041: Design with Purpose

Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast

Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 6 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries.

This week as we wish you a happy and healthy 4th of July, we bring you a succinct and inspiring episode of values and volunteering when Amanda Cordell sits down to talk with Alani Calip. A graphic designer, Calip has found her skills and education in the field of design were exactly what was needed to collaborate with Duet, a non-profit that seeks to connect donors with vulnerable populations in a more dignified, efficient and personal way. Drawn to the impact of their work and their policy of full transparency with every dollar donated, Alani discusses her volunteer role with the organization assisting as a Brand & Creative Manager to help create and maintain Duet visual assets for varying platforms. Alani also discusses how as a recent college graduate, a key component of her career journey is to align herself with organizations that have her shared values and passions.