The Analog Renaissance, Episode 5: Inside My Process

When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all?

The data was undeniable.
Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of growth.
Barnes & Noble opening 60 new stores.
Eleven million Americans are raising backyard chickens.
80% of Americans now garden, a 5-year high.
Etsy’s reporting a 40% surge in analog-themed shops.

This wasn't nostalgia; it was a coping mechanism.
A collective reaching for things we can touch in a world that feels increasingly untouchable.

Welcome to The Analog Renaissance, Episode #5. 

In this episode, Bonnie pulls back the curtain on  the most vulnerable moment of filming the 2026 Surface Design Immersion course… when she froze on camera, kicked everyone out, and cried alone before finding her way forward. 

For the first time ever, she filmed in her garden where her work actually begins, capturing the noticing, gathering, and quiet joy of turning something real into something beautiful.

"The world is zigging digital. Maybe it's time to zag."

Key Takeaways

• 65% of online students report higher stress due to video fatigue.
• Hands-on learning that gets people off screens is the differentiator in online education.
• When learning leaves the screen and enters the real world, people stay longer and finish more.
• The question for you: What could your students hold that proves progress?

Resources

• PRINT & PATTERN REVIVAL WORKSHOP: https://www.bonniechristine.com/revival 
• SURFACE DESIGN  IMMERSION: https://www.bonniechristine.com/immersion 
• ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR | https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1011luXb5

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Review of the week: 

IN AWE AND SO GRATEFUL!

Do not hesitate to turn on this podcast! I have been and continue to be incredibly impressed by Bonnie. She shares everything she knows and is so approachable and genuine. It's not a surprise that her business is thriving. She is thoughtful, engaging, and striving for excellence in all she does! What an incredible mentor for so many, including me. She values everyone and encourages people at every stage. I listen to this podcast most when I am on my stationary bike or taking a long drive. Knowing I 'get' to listen propels me to get on that bike everyday and exercise - and - there is NO dread when I have to take a long drive alone - I have the BEST company - Bonnie! Learning from Bonnie and her team has been beyond a blessing. Thank you, Bonnie, for sharing your talent with the world!

—Cara Bothun

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