Make and Design with Carina Gardner

611 episodes

Episode 585 The Homemade Rebellion
2026/09/22 | 11 mins.
The Etsy states from 2025 and 2026 will tell you a lot of about the state of the crafting industry and it’s not what you think. Carina shares the data and what it means for maker’s businesses.
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Episode 584 Laser Machines and Quilting with Melodie Harding
2026/09/15 | 23 mins.
Carina talks to Melodie Harding about her innovative stencils. Learn more about a business owner who is making her own designs, how she markets them, and what it takes to start a new business. Learn more about how she has mixed laser machines with quilting.
Learn more about Melodie at https://sewharmony.com/
Use code: Carina20 for a discount off Melodie's products!
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Episode 583 From Doodles To Design with Amy Latta
2026/09/08 | 22 mins.
Carina talks to Andover designer Amy Latta about her doodles, books, and more recent fabric collections.
This is a cut from an hour-long interview Carina did with Amy for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.
Learn more about Amy at https://www.amylattacreations.com/
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Episode 582 Taste Is The Product
2026/09/01 | 11 mins.
Today it’s about dishing the tea on Figma and the 18% Lie. Everyone assumes that AI is eating design jobs, but the data says otherwise. Learn more in today’s episode.
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Episode 581 Fresh Starts
2026/08/25 | 10 mins.
Carina talks about the power of creating your own fresh start. Jumping into something new requires several “new” things including environment, objects, and people. Learn more about how to create your own fresh start in today’s episode.
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About Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina Gardner, Ph.D. 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 is the founder and CEO of the University of Arts & Design. She was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware, sewing patterns to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric for Riley Blake Designs and die cutting files for Silhouette while teaching other designers how to create meaningful businesses with their design work.

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