Learning How to Adapt in a Creative Space, with Daniel Caudill, Creative Director of Shinola
Daniel Caudill is the Creative Director at Shinola, a Detroit-based brand creating handcrafted leather goods, bicycles, journals, and watches. Daniel has worked as a design consultant, wardrobe stylist, accessory designer, and apparel designer where he makes use of his talents in furthering the impact of craft and design to the world. He continues to pull inspiration from his team as Shinola enters a new era of American design.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
Daniel Caudill describes his work and role at Shinola
The importance of having the right partners in order to bring a product from ideation to creation
The common thread among people who have inspired Daniel in the industry
What is the future of the fashion industry?
Why creatives need to learn business skills if want to start their own business
How to be less fragile when they start taking on risks?
The role and obligation of mentors in the industry
In this episode…
The fashion industry is continuously changing. New ideas and trends are created on the regular and it can be a challenge to keep up with its growing demands and competitiveness in the industry. But a huge part of the industry involves taking risks and learning from each piece that you produce and according to Daniel Caudill, Creative Director at Shinola, it all boils down to having the vision and the right partners with you as you move your product from ideation to realization. has worked in the fashion industry for more than 30 years, building his experience with what works and what doesn't when working with designers and creatives.
Join Betsy Pearce in this week's episode of Wish I’d Known That as she talks to Daniel Caudill of Shinola about the importance of partnering with the right people in the industry, the risks that come with the job, importance of finding the right balance between creativity and commerce, and why having a mentor can be the most helpful thing in the industry. Stay tuned.
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Betsy Pearce is the founder of Pearce LLP. She is a lawyer and professional coach for creative lawyers, executives, and founders. She helps them navigate the process of mergers and acquisitions, and she also provides them great insight on finding the right people to work with in business.
To learn more about Betsy and the services she offers, contact her at pearce@pearcellp.com or visit her coaching website and her legal representation website.