A life Creative Podcast

Episode 11 | The DNA of Designing for Brands with Alex Bates, Creative Director and Founder of Flint & Kent

Marcie McGoldrick, Melanio Gomez Episode 11

In this episode, we sit down with designer and creative director Alex Bates to discuss her career—from growing up in a creatively charged Midwestern household to helping shape influential brands like Martha Stewart Living and West Elm. Alex shares stories of early influences, hands-on learning at Macy’s, and eye-opening trips to Copenhagen that helped define her aesthetic. She reflects on the magic of working at Martha Stewart, the joy of building meaningful, sustainable products, and her passion for spotlighting artisanal craftsmanship through her consultancy, Flint & Kent.

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