Book cover titled "Bonfire Talks with Mark L. Walberg" featuring a cartoon man sitting by a campfire at night, holding a marshmallow stick, with two empty chairs nearby.

PODCAST KEY ART/INTRO

Mark L. Walberg (not to be confused with actor Mark Wahlberg) is the long-time host of Temptation Island, a reality TV show centered around couples testing their relationships by living apart and dating singles. In 2023 Mark reached out to me about designing his podcast key art and logo.

Designing the "Bonfire Talks" podcast logo for Mark L. Walberg was truly a dream. Before working on this podcast I had watched his show Temptation Island. What really struck me about his presence in the show, is even with all the glitz and glam, he managed to make interviews with eh contestants feel warm and safe. The podcast is named "Bonfire Talks" because on Temptation island, "Bonfire Talks" are where Mark gives all the contestants relationship advice. For the podcast we wanted the vibe to be chiller, and more homey, to promote a space of supportive dialog, which is why I opted for a friendly, bubbly typeface, and a warm campfire style with an empty chair, as if inviting guests over for a chat. I also created a cheeky animated intro to show a little more of Mark''s personality. This process went through several versions, including a title and illustration change and I really love the way it ended up! 

Illustration of a campfire with flames on logs, set against a dark blue night sky with stars. Text reads 'Bonfire Talks with Mark L. Walberg'.

Youtube Cover

Youtube Intro

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