L.A. Design and Dev
By: Cory Park
Language: en-us
Categories: Arts, Design
Join host Cory Park as he meets with tech professionals; designers, builders, and thinkers from around Los Angeles, CA.
Episodes
Designing Yelp from zero as a first product design role and what's after - with Michael Ernst
Jan 07, 2026Michael Ernst talks about his early career wins and what keeps him inspired during his two-decade long journey as a digital product designer, as well as some insights he's gathered along the way.
NOTE: Micheal was inclined before-hand to share about his alcoholism as a cautionary and destigmatizing tale.
This episode is sponsored by ima Members Lounge and Social Club.
Mentioned in our convo:
Michael's website
Terraformation - His current gig helping world reforestation
Richard Serra's giant steel artwork
Duration: 00:34:29Quitting a Disney animator role to start an independent studio - with Aradhana Bejarano
Oct 16, 2025Aradhana Bejarano, Animation Director and Studio Head of an Illustration and Animation Studio talks about leaving her dream job to go independent... the role her work plays in Product UX... reflects on past work and collaborations... and gives some insight into tools and processes her team uses to bring life and storytelling to screens far and wide.
This episode is sponsored by ima Members Lounge and Social Club in Culver City.
Mentioned in our convo:
Aradhana's studio The Little Labs
Their kid's brand Cloudy and Friends
Rive animation/UI soft...
Duration: 00:26:16Building a personal brand and community in the big city - with Frank Bach
Sep 02, 2025Frank Bach, Product Designer, talks about crafting his personal brand... starting a successful design studio, then repositioning himself to enter the corporate world... the twists and turns of starting his own venture... creating the L.A. Design and Dev community... what may lie ahead for entertainment industry creatives... and more.
This episode is sponsored by ima Members Lounge and Social Club in Culver City.
Mentioned in our convo:
Frank's work
Frank's merch shop - Sunshine Shop
Frank's band - Monk
L.A. Design & Dev Community
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Duration: 00:40:00