Today's guests are Lauren DiRusso and Larry White of Duo Design Partners in Fort Worth TX. During this episode we talk about:-Laurens 15+ years at Hornall Anderson in Seattle.-Larry's design career with studios but mostly as a freelance designer. -their recent move from Seattle to Fort Worth TX in an old VW Beattle with no AC. -the designs that have been really influential to them and why. -the excitement and importance of print and the press check. -the challenge of inspiring others and battling burnout that Lauren faced in the fast-paced agency life and the support of her coworkers.-the current struggles they are facing by having to build a client base for their studio. -the freelance design project that Larry is proud to have been a part of and why.-the Alaska Airlines rebrand and why Lauren is so proud to have been a part of it. Lauren and Larry have so much experience in different environments in the design world and they share that knowledge and those experiences with us. @duodesignpartners