Nashville host
Christie Vergona
HIDDEN Giveaway Artist: Judson Collier
For our first event we asked Judson Collier to collaborate with Grand Palace Silkscreen for a free giveaway based on our global theme, HIDDEN. Here are a few things to know about Judson:
What is it about type and lettering that draws you to it?
What I love about lettering is that the possibilities are limitless! When I’m looking for a font, i’m trying to fit an idea in my head in to something that’s already been made by a type foundry. When I’m lettering, the only obstacle is my ability to materialize the ideas that are in my head— which, admittedly, is still not something that I’m good at yet. But I’m learning!
How has your process changed since you started in design?
When I started lettering, I learned that my first was never my best. I bought tracing paper, would do a round of lettering, and use a pen to point out the issues I wanted to fix next time around. Then I would start all over again. Believe it or not, there was a time where I believed that my first was always my best (Ah! The ignorance of my youth!)— so this discovery was very important to my design work.
Now I iterate on everything. Usually, most of my projects in Illustrator have at least 5-10 versions of them, with small and big changes between them. Iterating also gives you the opportunity to try things that might seem like they won’t work, in your head, but turn out great!
What’s your dream project?
Oof, such a big question!
Maybe not much of a project as much as a gig, but it’s been my dream for years to work for Louise Fili someday! She rarely takes on new employees, but she does incredible incredible work, and her books are filled with beautiful inspiration.
What’s happening in the Nashville design scene right now?
It’s not totally design related, but from a creative perspective, I’m absolutely psyched for WELD Nashville to open. Weld is a collaborative workspace opening here in Nashville— I’m excited to put my coffee shop living days behind me and settle in an office for while.
What was your introduction to Creative Mornings? What are your thoughts?
I knew of Creative Mornings through Swiss-Miss a few years back, and I am so excited it’s here in Nashville! I feel like (particularly in the freelance world), I get so caught up in the work I’m doing, that I forget that creative community is so important for us individually, and as a city.
Keep on Keepin’ on, CM: Nash!
Think you’d like to be the next giveaway artist? We love to see what folks in our community are making! Contact us & let’s make fun things happen together!
