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This week on the Creative South Podcast, I’m talking with Mekale Jackson, Creative Director for St. Johns University Athletics. We chat about how as an English Lit major he got into Graphic Design by making flyers for his Fraternity, creating a brand with the Red Storm that focuses on the grittiness and culture of New York City, how keeping a disciplined schedule helps him avoid overworking himself and burnout, what he’s learned through mentoring students and interns, and more. You can find out more about Mekale on Twitter @MekaleJackson and be sure to check out the links in the show notes for more ways to keep up with her. You can keep up with the podcast on Twitter and Facebook @CreativeSoPod, and follow Creative South on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @CreativeSouthGA or over at CreativeSouth.com, and I’m @jfrostholm on Dribbble, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you to JakPrints for sponsoring this episode, use code CREATE15CS to get 15% off your next order over $25. Find out more about Mekale Jackson:  www.mekalejackson.com Instagram Facebook Tumblr

This week on the Creative South Podcast, I’m talking with Mekale Jackson, Creative Director for St. Johns University Athletics. We chat about how as an English Lit major he got into Graphic Design by making flyers for his Fraternity, creating a brand with the Red Storm that focuses on the grittiness and culture of New York City, how keeping a disciplined schedule helps him avoid overworking himself and burnout, what he’s learned through mentoring students and interns, and more. You can find out more about Mekale on <a href="https://twitter.com/MekaleJackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter @MekaleJackson</a> and be sure to check out the links in the show notes for more ways to keep up with her. You can <a href="https://twitter.com/CreativeSoPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">keep up with the podcast on Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreativeSoPod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook @CreativeSoPod</a>, and follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreativeSouthGA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative South on Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CreativeSouthGA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/creativesouthga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @CreativeSouthGA</a> or over at <a href="http://CreativeSouth.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CreativeSouth.com</a>, and I’m <a href="https://dribbble.com/jfrostholm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jfrostholm on Dribbble</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jfrostholm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jfrostholm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you to <a href="http://JakPrints.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JakPrints</a> for sponsoring this episode, use code CREATE15CS to get 15% off your next order over $25. <h2>Find out more about Mekale Jackson:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.mekalejackson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mekalejackson.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mekale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mekalejackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thebrandofchampions.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumblr</a></li></ul>

146: Mekale Jackson

“You can always learn from anyone — you can learn from people older than you, you can earn from people younger than you — always be open. Always be open to critique.” On this week’s podcast, Mekale Jackson from St. John's University athletics joins us to discuss working for New York's college hoops program. Mekale gives us some insight into his background prior to St. John's where he discovered graphic design &amp; Photoshop in college as an English major at the University of Michigan by stumbling across a fraternity flyer. Detroit, Mekale's hometown, is a place of inspiration for creativity and art despite the negative stereotypes the Internet &amp; media says about the city and Mekale shares his love for the city with us including a few fav artists he follows. We also discuss Under Armour's relationship with St. John's basketball, its value to the school for recruiting and brand recognition, as well as that one time Steph Curry practiced in their facilties. Lastly, Mekale explains why he chooses to self-brand himself as a "sports creative director" rather than a graphic designer or sports designer. Mentions include:  Mekale on Twitter Mekale Jackson's website Episode 3: Jason Fierman, LSU Creative Services Justin Bua, artist Block Nation, Detroit artist Kenneth Cole Mekale's blog Brands Win Championships Episode 66: Jeremy Darlow  My next guest is going to be Brian Gundell. Brian is a freelance graphic designer in Portland, Oregon. Prior to joining the freelance ranks, Brian had stints at Old Hat Design, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the University of Washington football program. Sign up for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support for the podcast by joining the community and keeping it sponsor-free. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.

“You can always learn from anyone — you can learn from people older than you, you can earn from people younger than you — always be open. Always be open to critique.” On this week’s podcast, Mekale Jackson from St. John's University athletics joins us to discuss working for New York's college hoops program. Mekale gives us some insight into his background prior to St. John's where he discovered graphic design &amp; Photoshop in college as an English major at the University of Michigan by stumbling across a fraternity flyer. Detroit, Mekale's hometown, is a place of inspiration for creativity and art despite the negative stereotypes the Internet &amp; media says about the city and Mekale shares his love for the city with us including a few fav artists he follows. We also discuss Under Armour's relationship with St. John's basketball, its value to the school for recruiting and brand recognition, as well as <a href="http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2016/2/2/10899062/steph-curry-golden-state-warriors-visit-st-johns-practice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">that one time Steph Curry practiced in their facilties</a>. Lastly, Mekale explains why he chooses to self-brand himself as a "sports creative director" rather than a graphic designer or sports designer. Mentions include: <ul> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/mekalejackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mekale on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://mekalejackson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mekale Jackson's website</a></li> <li><a href="http://makersofsport.com/episodes/3/jason-feirman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 3: Jason Fierman, LSU Creative Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.justinbua.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Bua, artist</a></li> <li><a href="http://yoblocknation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Block Nation, Detroit artist</a></li> <li><a href="http://kennethcole.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kenneth Cole</a></li> <li><a href="http://mekalejackson.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mekale's blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://brandswinchampionships.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brands Win Championships</a></li> <li><a href="http://makersofsport.com/episodes/66/jeremy-darlow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 66: Jeremy Darlow</a></li> </ul> My next guest is going to be <a href="http://twitter.com/bgundell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Gundell</a>. Brian is a freelance graphic designer in Portland, Oregon. Prior to joining the freelance ranks, Brian had stints at Old Hat Design, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the University of Washington football program. <a href="http://makersofsport.com/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for the weekly email newsletter for updates, discounts on future products and exclusive content for subscribers. You can also show your support for the podcast by <a href="http://makersofsport.com/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joining the community</a> and keeping it sponsor-free. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on <a href="http://makersofsport.com/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. Also, be sure to follow show host, <a href="http://twitter.com/tadammartin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TAdamMartin</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/makersofsport" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MakersofSport</a> on twitter and <a href="http://dribbble.com/tadammartin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dribbble</a>.

Episode 69: Mekale Jackson, Creative Director, St. John's University Athletics

Mekale Jackson won the 2013 Gold Award at NACMA for St. John’s Basketball “Takeover” in NYC Times Square in 2012. Jackson talks about the impact of publications, digital and social responsibilities of his department in order to create genuine responses for the general public. Jackson shares his passion for working with coaches and student-athletes on projecting each program in the right way and with fairness between both men’s and women’s sports. Twitter: @MekaleJackson

Mekale Jackson won the 2013 Gold Award at NACMA for St. John’s Basketball “Takeover” in NYC Times Square in 2012. Jackson talks about the impact of publications, digital and social responsibilities of his department in order to create genuine responses for the general public. Jackson shares his passion for working with coaches and student-athletes on projecting each program in the right way and with fairness between both men’s and women’s sports. Twitter: @MekaleJackson

Tao of Sports Ep. 214 – Mekale Jackson (Creative Director, St. John’s University)