In part two of this two-part episode, Margo is joined by illustrator, product designer, toy creator, and bookmaker of sophisticated and simple objects that inspire and delight young and old alike, Suzy Ultman. from graphic design to creating educational content for children, Suzy emphasizes the importance of infusing personal beliefs into professional projects and how hardships in her life such as her divorce and the loss of her sister played a role in her own creativity and imparting it on children. Make Time for Play is the main philosophy behind everything that she does as an artist and her signature products celebrate play, creativity, connection, and community in the world around us.
Margo and Suzy discuss:
- Her desire to create more Jewish products to represent her culture and heritage
- How personal struggles influenced her creative process and approach to life
- The self-growth and happiness that comes alive through creativity
- Using social media as a creative tool
- Rediscovering the joy of Shabbat and what it brought back in to her life
- The importance in finding time for creativity, self-reflection, and relationships
- Her new kids stationery collaboration
- And more
Connect with Suzy:
Mentioned in this episode:
Lisa DeJohn http://www.lisadejohn.com/
Ooly https://www.ooly.com/pages/search-results-page?q=suzy%20ultman
Jonathan Adler https://jonathanadler.com/
When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/when-things-fall-apart-book/
Helen Dardik https://www.helendardik.com/
Current NY https://www.currentny.com/suzyultman
The Happiness Project Podcast https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/
Charles Schulz https://schulzmuseum.org/about-schulz/
Keith Haring https://www.haring.com/
People inspiring Suzy:
Her kids!
TheLittleArtistRoom https://www.thelittleartistsroom.com/
Atelier-Bingo https://atelier-bingo.fr/
Fanny Brodar https://www.fannybart.com/
Alisa.Akamegane https://www.akamegane.net/
Annie Wong/Headexplodie https://www.headexplodie.co/
