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Podcast Episode 085 – My Life Beyond… Illustrator Hey Gee

Last updated on November 26, 2023

Podcast Episode 0085, Season 5, Episode 16; 29 March 2022

My Life Beyond… Illustrator Hey Gee

Chatting with designer Hey Gee was a lot of fun. We even managed to record a podcast episode!

I do judge books by their covers. I’m also a fan of all manner of graphic novels, comic books, and other illustrated works. Graphic designers have the power to enhance messages. Graphic design books dominate my personal library, and that’s saying something since I have entire floor-to-ceiling bookcases dedicated to topics.

Hey Gee uses his design skills to help young people tell their stories in the new “My Life Beyond…” book series. Each book employs a design different style and color palette, capturing the personalities of Gee’s collaborators.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Transcript

Hello and welcome to The Autistic Me Podcast. I am Christopher Scott Wyatt speaking as The Autistic Me.

As a parent, I often remind healthcare providers and educators they should listen to what my daughters are telling them.

Children’s voices are rarely heard when discussing healthcare experiences. Mayo Clinic Press has brought together Mayo Clinic physicians, young patients, and author-illustrator Hey Gee collaborate for the new “My Life Beyond” series. Titles in this new series include:

  • My Life Beyond Diabetes
  • My Life Beyond Leukemia
  • My Life Beyond Bullying; and
  • My Life Beyond Autism.

My Life Beyond Autism draws from the imagination and experiences of 13-year-old C. Ano, a Mayo Clinic patient.

Hey Gee aka Guillaume (Gee) Federighi, is an award-winning French / American artist and illustrator based in New York. His is the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio. His long list of clients includes Perrier, Heineken, BP, Keller Williams, City & State Magazine.

(Further transcription in progress…)

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