Audrey Havey | Riot Games, Visual Communication, Esports, Art Direction & Experiments

About this episode

Jack Vaughan interviews Audrey Havey, discussing her work in design, esports, and art direction.

Learn more about Audrey at https://www.audreyhavey.com Learn more about the podcast at https://jackvaughan.com Today I’m speaking with Audrey Havey - a freelance designer, illustrator, and motion designer. I know Audrey through her YouTube channel where she teaches and vlogs on a wide variety of topics. And as I discovered her work i really wanted to have a chat with her here. She’s a true multidisciplinary artist and a great communicator — both things I’m trying to be — so I wanted to pick her brains and learn from her. We spoke about: Personal projects & experimentation. Her advertising degree. The important of strong conceptual ideas. We covered a lot on designing for esports & her work at Riot games. We talked about Art direction, branding, and networking. The logistical nature of designing in large organizations. and much more… Summary (AI generated) In this conversation, Audrey Havey, a multidisciplinary artist, shares her journey from childhood creativity to her current role as a freelance designer and motion artist. She discusses the importance of personal projects, the impact of her education, and the transition to freelancing. Audrey also highlights the role of…

People in this episode

Host: Jack Vaughan

Guest: Audrey Havey

Topics covered

• Visual Communication
• Esports
• Art Direction
• Design
• Branding
• Networking

Keywords

• freelance designer
• illustrator
• motion designer
• personal projects
• advertising degree
• conceptual ideas
• Riot Games

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Vandal

Books & works: Vandal: A COVID Passion Project, The Genesis of a Creative Organization, Building a Team in Esports, Understanding Riot Games, The Art of Marketing in Gaming

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