Shantell M.

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Artist in Residence at USC Information Sciences Institute

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Shantell Martin is a visual artist and philosopher known for her large-scale, black-and-white drawings and collaborations with brands like Tiffany & Co. , Nike, and Puma. Educated at Central Saint Martins, her work explores themes of identity and intersectionality, and she has held academic positions at MIT Media Lab, NYU, and Columbia University.

Outside of her studio, Shantell is a cultural facilitator who travels for inspiration and enjoys sharing her personal journey. She hosts a podcast, has given a TED Talk on creativity, and offers drawing and meditation workshops to help others connect with their own inner voice and find mindfulness through art.

She was a pioneering visual jockey (VJ) in Tokyo, where she developed her signature style by creating live drawings projected in nightclubs.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Mindful Drawing
Leads workshops combining drawing and meditation, viewing it as a mindful practice to help people connect with their inner state and set themselves free.
Art and Technology
[Predicted] Her residencies at MIT Media Lab, Autodesk, and USC's Information Sciences Institute, along with her early work as a VJ, suggest a strong interest in this intersection.
Creative Entrepreneurship
She speaks openly about creating new business models for artists to achieve commercial success outside of the traditional gallery system.

Media Appearances

Shantell has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Artist in Residence at USC Information Sciences Institute
11-2024
Ambassador at University of the Arts London
10-2018
Philosopher, Visual Artist at Shantell Martin, Inc.
1-2016 - 6-2016
Artist in Residence at Autodesk
1-2015 - 1-2016
Visiting Fellow at Columbia University

Education

2000 - 2003
graphic design from Central Saint Martins
1999 - 2000
BA from Camberwell Collage of Art and Design

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Exp : 8 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Artist in Residence at USC Information Sciences Institute
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shantell is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shantell

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shantell move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Shantell take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Shantell

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