Episode #005 with Cyn Lagos - The Art of Visual Language in Social Media

Miami Creators

From street photographer to graphic designer, influential creator Cynthia Lagos understands the art of visual language. On this episode of Miami Creators, Cyn Lagos shares her inspiring journey through the Adobe Creative Residency program, working with top brands and her passion project and teaching creative artists visual language. Cyn understands how visual art transects many disciplines and she is excited to share her vision with the world. You’ll want to hear her speak about the passion she has for all visual art forms and you’ll even learn from her first-hand experience about an amazing artist residency program that anyone can apply.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:15] Why did she start teaching visual language
• [4:10] Creativity vs. business
• [8:05] What energizes her?
• [11:06] What changes has she seen in social media?
• [17:45] What is the Adobe Creative Residency?
• [20:39] How did she discover the Adobe Creative Residency?
• [24:06] How has life turned out differently than she expected?
• [26:19] What was her favorite failure?
• [31:35] What piece of advice does she have for herself 10 years ago?
• [34:08] What would her future self tell her about today?
• [35:38] What quote does she try to live by?
• [37:33] The Miami Rapid Fire

Resources & People Mentioned

• Adobe Creative Residency
• Adobe Creative Residency Application
• Simon Sinek
• Simon Sinek 99U Presentation
• BOOK: Start With Why
• TV Show: Mad Men
• Paseo Catracho
• Leonardo Botero
• SkillShare.com

Connect with Cynthia Lagos

• CynLagos.com
• Cyn on Instagram @cynlagos

Connect With Miami Creators

• www.MiamiCreators.com
• On Instagram: @MiamiCreators
• On Facebook: @MiamiCreators
• On Twitter:@MiamiCreators