Ep 09: Adobe's Figma acquisition falls through and Talent vs. Drive - What Determines Success with Karis Chandler aka NY Giant
In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Karis Chandler, aka NY Giant, a Brooklyn based design director and DJ.
In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Karis Chandler, aka NY Giant, a Brooklyn based design director and DJ. As a DJ, he's a New York nightlife staple and former Red Bull 3style contestant. Professionally, he's worked with brands like the NFL, Nike and Kiehl's.
In this conversation, REL and Karis talk about the idea of being a generalist, the reality behind working for "cool" brands, and how breaking up nightclub altercations is sometimes part of a DJs job description.
You can follow Karis on Instagram at @djnygiant and see more of his work at karistotle.com
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