This week, we’re showcasing Nelson’s conversation with South African bred creative director Matthew Price. Matthew’s journey from studying multimedia in college to leading up user-experience at Deloitte Digital is one that features a balancing act of traveling across the globe for the South African national kendo martial arts team, living and embracing South African roots and values amid constant global influence, and a burgeoning love and appreciation of the intricacies and study of purposeful and creative design. You won’t want to miss this episode filled with tales of globetrotting, creative exploration, intentionality, and how something as simple a cup of coffee can tell a far greater story about culture, life, and how we view it.

Timestamps:

• Coffee Discussion | 01:42.3
• Do you enjoy the community aspect of your hobbies/obsessions? | 10:15.8
• Do you believe intentionality separates great design? | 14:06.6
• Tell me a little about growing up in South Africa. | 16:20.0
• Did your environment contribute to starting a career in the creative space? | 20:58.9
• What was the state of technology in South Africa? | 29:58.3
• Can you tell me about Kando Martial Arts? | 34:06.6
• What has made you stay with Kando? | 37:29.3
• Is there something with Kando and the intentionality you spoke of before? | 40:34.1
• Do you have challenges switching to teamwork with design after being involved in such an individual sport? | 41:38.2
• Any major differences to living in Seattle versus South Africa? | 44:11.3
• Nelson's Two Questions | 46:33.0