Cooking Up Chaos w/ Samantha Mireles On 'Suck it Smash'

Seize The Play!

Ever wondered how creatives face off with Impostor Syndrome while while facing the blank page?
Get ready for a deep dive into the artistic efforts of Samantha Mireles, one of Spillt's phenomenal art directors, as she takes us through her incredible journey of creating an open-ended project for Adult Swim.
Hear how Samantha, armed with her love for Disney and a knack for baking, conceived and developed Suck it Smash. Drawing her inspiration from diverse sources like Nintendo's Kirby and the game Bouncy Smash from IV Studios, she crafted a story that's both hilarious and gross.
Joining forces with Taylor Cox, they created a unique visual style that seamlessly blended 2D and 3D elements. As we talk with Samantha she reveals how finding the right collaborator can skyrocket your career to amazing heights.
PRO TIP: take a look at the actual working boards Samantha assembled using Milanote.
Sit back and listen to this deep dive that is brimming with ideas on creativity, collaboration, and some unique behind-the-scenes insights into what it's like working from an open brief for a major network.

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Capitole

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Adult Swim (00:01:20)

3. IV Studios (00:03:40)

4. Character Design (00:04:35)

5. Milanote (00:07:09)

6. Impostor Syndrome (00:11:20)

7. Collaborating With Taylor Cox (00:13:05)

8. Looking Back (00:16:20)

9. Seize the Play Studio Podcast (00:19:12)