Episode 167: Design & Change with Todd LeMieux

Episode 167: Design & Change with Todd LeMieux

From Coffee & Change by Bill Kirst

May 31, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Todd LeMieux discusses his extensive career in design and the impact of technology on the field.

Todd LeMieux is an artist, art director and graphic designer based in Springfield, MA, with a career spanning multiple decades across agencies, corporate environments, higher education, and independent practice. He specializes in logos and branding, with deep experience in music industry work — including album reissues for major labels and a logo for a Warner Music digital imprint that was cast in metal and embedded in the floor of their Midtown Manhattan offices. He has taught graphic design at the college level, been published in books and magazines, and received industry recognition for his work. Portfolio: Todd LeMieux on Behance LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/toddmlemieux I met Todd at a celebration of life — a fitting origin point for a conversation about work that endures. Todd reflects on a career that began in traditional agency environments and evolved through every major wave of technological change in the design field. His perspective is grounded: he loves the work, has watched tools come and go, and holds a clear-eyed view of where human skill still matters. The episode closes on the question of where human designers will continue to thrive. Todd's answer: the humanity is…

People in this episode

Host: Bill Kirst

Guest: Todd LeMieux

Topics covered

  • design
  • branding
  • art
  • music industry
  • technology
  • graphic design

Keywords

  • graphic design
  • branding
  • logos
  • music industry
  • art direction
  • technology
  • human skill

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warner Music, Behance, LinkedIn

Places: Springfield, MA

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