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Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Make and Design with Carina Gardner

By: Carina Gardner
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Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create meaningful design work while making a residual income online.

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  • Episode 519 Dishing the Tea with Event Coordinator Sarah Cannon

    Episode 519 Dishing the Tea with Event Coordinator Sarah Cannon
    Jun 24 2025

    In today’s episode, Carina and her event coordinator Sarah have a fun, honest, and laughter-filled conversation about the University of Arts & Design, family, and work. Watch the full episode on youtube at www.youtube.com/carinagardner.


    About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:


    Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.


    Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.com


    Check out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp

    Have you been dreaming of earning a Master’s degree or a Design Certificate that could lead you to launch your very own business? The University of Arts & Design has unique programs where you not only learn to design, but how NOT to be a starving artist, which is why I created it. Join us for our upcoming "Design Your Future" event! Visit www.uad.education/designyourfuture to learn more about our students, discover t
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 518 Pull the Weeds, Water the Roots: How to Grow a Business That Lasts

    Episode 518 Pull the Weeds, Water the Roots: How to Grow a Business That Lasts
    Jun 17 2025

    Pull the Weeds, Water the Roots, and so much more! Carina gives her 10 tips for how to grow a business that lasts. These gardening tips will help you remember what you need to do to help sustain your design business even when things get tough.


    About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:


    Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.


    Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.com


    Check out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp
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    22 mins
  • Episode 517 The Marketing Dilemma for Designers

    Episode 517 The Marketing Dilemma for Designers
    Jun 10 2025

    Carina explores the tricky balance between creativity and self-promotion. Carina dives into real stories, practical strategies, and expert insights to help designers market themselves without compromising their artistic integrity.


    About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:


    Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in the creative fields. Carina is also the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to create a business as they learn to design. She has designed for Nordstroms, Riley Blake, Silhouette America, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Deseret Book, and more.


    Find out more at https://www.carinagardner.com


    Check out her most popular program Design Bootcamp here: http://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp
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    13 mins
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Carina and guest are very informative and easy to understand. I love to listen to her podcast while I am working on my own projects! Keep a notebook close by for jotting down tips and useful information she gives.

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