Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 116
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 476 subscribers
Instagram: 5.3k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@chicagographicdesign.club
solochris14@gmail.com
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Host
Christian Solorzano - Host focused on the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design and on cultivating a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Anne H. Berry - Career Development, Inclusive Design, Design And Democracy, Anti-dei Legislation, Design Education, And Service To Creative Communities.
Coby Regehr - Carl Regehr’s Design Practice, Ethics, Teaching Philosophy, Chicago’s Visual Identity, And Preserving A Designer’s Legacy.
Dana Arnett - Building A Design Firm, Leadership, Major Brand Relationships, The Changing Design Industry, And Artificial Intelligence’s Impact On Craft And Labor.
Jarrett Fuller - The Expanding Role Of Graphic Designers, Design As Cultural Practice, Creative Listening, Ai-driven Aesthetic Homogenization, Photography, And Design Writing.
Jo-Nell Sieren - Design Education, Experiential Learning, Student Confidence, Professional Networking, Career Preparation, And Ai’s Effect On Creative Work And Employment.
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Episodes
116 • JONATHAN NESCI
September 28, 2026
Our guest is Jonathan Nesci, a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, furniture, and fine art. He grew up in Oak Lawn, spent eleven years in Columbus, Indiana, and now works out of a studio on his brother's farm about an hour outside Chicago, in collaboration with a guild of high-craft makers throughout the Midwest.In this episode, Jonathan speaks with host Christian Solorzano about an origin story that begins in a sandbox — his grandfather owned a concrete block company in De...
115 • ALISA WOLFSON
September 14, 2026
Our guest is Alisa Wolfson, EVP and Head of Design at Leo Chicago, where she built the agency's design department.Alisa grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and found design sideways. Her dad was in the wine import-export business, and she kept asking if she could design the labels — she didn't yet know that what she wanted to do had a name. She taught herself design history and layout, made projects in her garage, shot her portfolio on slide film, and applied to a program a friend had g...
114 • ANNE H. BERRY
August 31, 2026
Our next guest is Anne H. Berry — designer, writer, educator, and Director of the School of Design at the University of Illinois Chicago.In this episode, Anne speaks with host Christian Solorzano about her path into design — how a middle school visit to a publishing house sparked something in her, and how that spark took years to find its footing. She's candid about the periods of doubt, a toxic early work environment, and the graduate school experience that finally brought everything tog...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Underscore?
Underscore is hosted by Christian Solorzano. Its publicly listed emails are info@chicagographicdesign.club and solochris14@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Underscore?
The publicly listed emails for Underscore: info@chicagographicdesign.club and solochris14@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Underscore have?
Podseeker estimates Underscore reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Underscore?
Underscore typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established graphic designers, design educators, agency or studio leaders, authors, researchers, and creative practitioners with substantial professional experience and a distinctive perspective on design practice, education, leadership, or social responsibility. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a respected design firm, school, or major educational program; Published books or significant writing on design; Longstanding contributions to graphic design education or professional practice. Recent guests include Anne H. Berry, Coby Regehr, and Dana Arnett.
How hard is it to get booked on Underscore?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Underscore cover?
Recent episodes cover Graphic Design, Design Education, Inclusive Design, Branding, and Visual Communication. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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solochris14@gmail.com
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