Creating Spaces with Magdiel Lopez

About this episode

Teresa Au chats with graphic designer Magdiel Lopez about all the spaces for creativity in his life, from his famous “A Poster A Day” project, to his personal artistic practice, to the buildings and offices that his firm transforms into art-filled, meaningful spaces. They also discuss how immigration shapes your thinking, mental health in the face of internet stardom, and what Magdiel is doing to revitalize his hometown of Richardson, Texas. What you’ll hear in this episode: • Magdiel’s harrowing story of immigrating from Cuba via Guatemala and a Mexican jail • How Magdiel got his design start with Photoshop, but no internet • The power of communist art • How “A Poster A Day” got started • Thriving vs surviving • How to maintain your creative spark • What it’s really like to blow up on Instagram • How Artist Uprising transforms spaces • Magdiel’s impact on his hometown Want to set your own creative goal? Remix this Adobe Express template to make a plan. Born in Havana, Cuba, Magdiel Lopez spent his childhood years inspired by the colorful culture that surrounded him. Naturally, such upbringing played an integral part in forming Lopez’s keen sense of style, art, and design, which