This Creative Boom Podcast episode features designer and cultural icon Jeff Staple, who discusses his journey from a lonely childhood in New Jersey to becoming a key figure in global sneaker culture. He reflects on the creation of Nike’s Pigeon Dunk, the challenges of being defined by one success, and his experiences building a creative agency. The conversation explores resilience, reinvention, and the philosophy behind creative risk-taking.
The Brand Identity interviews Combo founder Kapono Chung about the agency’s evolution, its merger with strategy consultancy Verdes, and its innovation-driven approach that merges research with design. Chung reflects on his creative journey, leadership philosophy, and the future of branding, emphasizing collaboration, objectivity, and cultural growth within the studio.
