Amy Harrison - Founder - Pixels & Pieces Design

Amy Harrison - Founder - Pixels & Pieces Design

Author: Israel Ekanem June 2, 2025 Duration: 31:32

 

In this episode of The Blackout Podcast, we sit down with Amy Harrison, founder of Pixels and Pieces Design, to explore her 20-year journey in graphic design, branding, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares how she got her start in design, the evolution of design tools (from Adobe to Canva), and her experience navigating the industry, including an unforgettable internship at a major sci-fi publisher in New York.

We also dive into:

Starting a business—how Amy transitioned from corporate layoffs to launching her own design studio with help from the SEED program.

Branding secrets—why consistency matters and how to avoid the dreaded "I’ll know it when I see it" trap.

Neurodivergence in business—Amy’s late ADHD diagnosis, her coaching work with Solo School, and her upcoming book on neurodivergence.

AI vs. human creativity—why Amy isn’t worried about AI replacing designers (yet).

Amy Harrison is the Founder & Force of Pixels & Pieces Design. She is a graphic and web designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She holds a graphic design diploma, a BA (English) from Acadia University, as well as a Masters of Science in Publishing from PACE University in New York. She completed the CEED Entrepreneurship Program and is qualified Project Management Professional.

Amy’s why is ‘to empower others so that we see opportunity’. Her DIY friendly approach helps her clients gain confidence and see their potential. The intersection of neurodiversity, creativity, and practicality offer Amy’s clients a unique experience.

After spending time working in traditional environments like large government and academic institutions, she has cultivated her ideal lifestyle as an entrepreneur.

Find out more @pixelspieces


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