The Creative Boom Podcast
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Episodes: 155
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Join host Katy Cowan on The Creative Boom Podcast, where candid conversations with fellow creatives explore the real stories behind our careers—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, marketer or creative entrepreneur, this show brings warmth, humour, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of the creative journey.
We tackle everything from confidence to burnout, offering advice and inspiration for building a fulfilling, sustainable career while not shying away from the tougher topics. Expect fun, honesty, and plenty of takeaways to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
The Creative Boom Podcast is part of Creative Boom, a magazine that has been a leading platform for the creative community since 2009. Discover more at www.creativeboom.com.
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154. The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice & Meeting Tony Hart
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May 28, 2025 |
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153. From Storms to Success: Playing the Long Game, with Sam Gilbey
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May 25, 2025 |
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152. The Spark: Gnome Taylor on Socks, Soft Skills and Saying What You Mean
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May 21, 2025 |
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151. Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in Advertising, with Gnome Taylor
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May 18, 2025 |
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150. The Spark: Christine Smith on intuition, escaping dates, and talking to animals
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May 14, 2025 |
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149. Becoming the Role Model You Never Had, with Christine Smith
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May 11, 2025 |
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148. The Spark: Kiser Barnes on kerning, nemeses and the power of nostalgia
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May 07, 2025 |
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147. Creativity in the Age of AI, with Kiser Barnes
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May 04, 2025 |
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146. The Spark: Michael Johnson on party tricks, blues guitars and what he no longer believes
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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145. Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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144. The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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143. Shaping design and culture at The New York Times, with Jessi Brattengeier
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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142. The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and a fresh look at history
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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141. Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to stand-up comedian, with Joseph Parsons
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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140. The Spark: Christopher Doyle, how life works, and a word of the year that sums up 2024
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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139. Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive design industry, with Christopher Doyle
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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138. The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustrators
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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137. Breaking the mould and the democratisation of design, with Barrington Reeves
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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136. The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games and finding happiness in creative work
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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135. Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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134. The Spark: David Sedgwick, zen motorcycling, and building your reputation
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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133. Prioritising people and purpose in design, with David Sedgwick
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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132. The Spark: Holly Howard, expressive typography, and the kindness ripple effect
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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131. Beyond The Feed: Free yourself from social media and rethink marketing, with Holly Howard
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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130. The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and quiet confidence
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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129. Shaping the future of creativity and inclusion, with new D&AD president Kwame Taylor-Hayford
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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128. The Spark: Lisa Smith, cosy video games and insider typography tips
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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127. Creativity, leadership, and hard truths about the design industry, with Lisa Smith
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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126. The Spark: Luigi Carnovale, the art of reinvention, and staying true to yourself
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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125. Staying Ahead: Creativity, reinvention, and timeless design, with Luigi Carnovale
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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124. The Spark: Seema Sharma, creativity & AI, and work life balance
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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123. The Future of Creativity: AI, emotional intelligence, and authenticity, with Seema Sharma
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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122. The Spark: Brian Cannon, mental health tips, and Gilmore Girls
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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121. Designing Oasis: The art, legacy and long-awaited reunion, with Brian Cannon
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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The Creative Boom Podcast Trailer (Season Eight)
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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120. Embracing Fun: The fuel for creative sparks, with Richard Speight, Jr.
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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119. The art of giving a f**k, with Kelly Korzun
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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118. Lines & Legacy: Exploring the creative process amidst industry shifts, with Christoph Niemann
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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117. Branding brilliance and crafting iconic identities at Koto, with G Torto
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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116. The beauty of design in turning frustrations into delight, with Clara Gaggero Westaway
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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115. Middle age and 'slowing this whole mess down', with Aaron Draplin
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May 26, 2024 |
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114. The power of creativity in driving Stoke-on-Trent's regeneration, with Simon Davies
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May 19, 2024 |
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113. Building a sustainable design studio and creative career, with Teresa Ferreira
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May 12, 2024 |
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112. Retraining social media habits to stop being an 'internet artist', with Julian Glander
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May 05, 2024 |
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111. Feel the fear and do it anyway, with Joanna Henly
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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110. The art of adaptation and staying ahead in changing times, with Sean J. Cuttino
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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109. Posture, healthy backs and the creative industry, with Eleanor Burt
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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108. The art and science behind successful rebranding, with Lee Rolston
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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107. The magic of filmmaking and surviving Hollywood, with Miles Watts
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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106. The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2023
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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105. Why it's ok to have no idea what you're doing, with Graeme McGowan
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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104. The importance of embracing change, with Metz ti Bryan
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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103. Finding purpose and meaning in our creative work, with Kirsty Minns
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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102. The creative industry and the menopause, with Melissa Robertson
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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101. How to build a better creative business, with Radim Malinic
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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100. The art of social media promotion, with Brian Hollingsworth
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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99. Why Now is Better, with Stefan Sagmeister
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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98. Shaping the future of graphic design, with Paula Scher
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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97. The Creative Boom Podcast: Christmas Special 2022
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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96. Deliberately closing down a design studio to go freelance again, with Angela Roche
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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95. Leaving a comfortable job in graphic design to become a freelance illustrator, with Meredith Schomburg
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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94. Creating a Neighbourhood Skate Club to tackle sexism & women's issues, with Lyndsay McLaren
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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93. The power of side projects and spreading positivity, with Dyneisha Gross
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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92. The importance of collaboration and play in creativity, with Michael Freimuth
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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91. Reflecting on 65 years of running a global design studio, with Tom Geismar
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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90. Rebelling against conformity in the creative industry, with Rebecca Harrison
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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89. How to promote yourself when you want to stay private online, with Muiz
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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88. Preserving graphic design history for everyone, with Louise Sandhaus
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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87. Building Koto's New York studio in a post-pandemic world, with Arthur Foliard
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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86. The art of rebellion and artistic freedom, with Katie Jones
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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85. Tackling mental health problems in graphic design, with Graham Jones
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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84. How being an outsider shapes a meaningful path, with Simon Wheatley
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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83. Why honesty is better for everyone in the creative industries, with Alison Haigh
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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82. The business of making money as a freelance illustrator, with Aysha Tengiz
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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81. Working with Google to teach others about fonts, with Elliot Jay Stocks
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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80. People before profit to build a different kind of design studio, with Max Ottignon
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Jun 12, 2022 |
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79. How to fight for the creative career you want, with Boma Krijgsman
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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78. Finding a place in Britain to grow an agency from scratch, with Gush Mundae
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May 29, 2022 |
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77. A closer look at a decade spent at Pentagram, with Marina Willer
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May 22, 2022 |
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76. Why you don't need an industry award to be a success, with Mat Voyce
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May 15, 2022 |
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75. How creative freelancers can avoid burnout, with Darnell Brown
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May 08, 2022 |
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74. Design snobbery and why we're all experts in type, with Sarah Hyndman
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May 01, 2022 |
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73. Women in tech and tackling diversity in gaming, with Constance Fleuriot
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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72. Discovering your superpower as an artist, with Venessa Scott
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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71. Surveillance capitalism, privacy and finding balance online, with Dave Smyth
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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70. Being a chronic illness activist and freelance illustrator, with Ananya Rao-Middleton
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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69. The life of a self-taught creative who wants to live forever, with Tim Easley
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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68. How to make a difference as an illustrator, with Anoosha Syed
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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67. The power of perseverance as a creative freelancer, with Ben Tallon
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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66. Building a global brand from doodling, with Amanda Rach Lee
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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65. The importance of speaking up, with Timothy Goodman
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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64. How to carve a successful career in fashion illustration, with Niki Groom
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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63. Drawing creepy monsters to become Instagram famous, with Alex Gamsu Jenkins
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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62. Lessons from the pandemic on slow living, with Gail Anderson
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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61. How to go freelance during a pandemic, with Kieron Lewis
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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60. The joy of play and humour in graphic design, with George Simkin
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Jul 11, 2021 |
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59. Balancing motherhood with freelance illustration, with Adriana Bellet
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Jul 04, 2021 |
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58. How creativity and kindness can change people's lives, with Nicky Goulder
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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57. Representation, ditching labels and how we can spark change, with Trent Payne
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Jun 20, 2021 |
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56. The joy of community as a creative professional, with Katie Chappell
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Jun 13, 2021 |
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55. Life after freelancing and growing an agency, with William Seabrook
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Jun 06, 2021 |
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54. How to be a happy creative, with Greg McIndoe
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May 30, 2021 |
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53. Finding unexpected opportunities through connections, with Monique Henry-Hudson
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May 23, 2021 |
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52. Diversity and the creative industries, with Harkiran Kalsi
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May 16, 2021 |
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51. How to run your own design conference, with Luke Tonge
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May 09, 2021 |
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50. Making higher education accessible for everyone, with Stacie Woolsey
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May 02, 2021 |
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49. Sparking a more diverse creative industry, with Shanti Sparrow
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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48. The life of an in-house graphic designer over 25 years, with Damian Graham
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Apr 18, 2021 |
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47. Reflecting on a year of change and embracing a slower pace, with Oliver Jeffers
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Apr 11, 2021 |
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46. Why confidence only comes from embracing the real you, with Dani Molyneux
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Apr 04, 2021 |
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45. The adventure of moving a design studio to Lisbon, with Cat How
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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44. How to stay grounded as a creative, with Abiola Ogunbiyi
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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43. A love of teaching and home garage exhibitions, with Erik Brandt
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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42. Why your health depends on following your dreams, with Murugiah
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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41. What it’s really like to direct your own films, with Izzy Burton
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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40. The magic of discovering your 'why’, with Ashwin Chacko
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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39. Finding joy in belonging and embracing the ‘now’, with Morag Myerscough
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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38. What it takes to become a successful artist, with Amrit Singh
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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37. The magic of designing film props for Wes Anderson, with Annie Atkins
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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36. Why designers must not stay silent, with Harrison Wheeler
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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35. How to find your creative superpower, with Meg Lewis
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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33. Why courage, not confidence, is the key to success, with Debbie Millman
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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34. Twenty years of DixonBaxi and all its lessons, with Simon Dixon
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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32. Diversity in publishing and turning Disney down twice, with Dapo Adeola
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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31. Pivoting work to focus on graphic art, with Sarah Boris
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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30. Graduating as a creative during a global pandemic, with Kofi Nelson
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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29. Aardman, creative passions, and taking time to learn, with Gavin Strange
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Jul 19, 2020 |
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28. Finding a love of design through data at ustwo, with Neef Rehman
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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27. Discovering your creative calling, with Danielle Rhoda
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Jul 05, 2020 |
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26. How to survive your first year of freelancing, with Robert Lomas
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Jun 28, 2020 |
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25. Switching to motion design and doing what you love, with Dan Silverstone
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Jun 21, 2020 |
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24. Redefining success and building your own table, with Sophie Amono
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Jun 14, 2020 |
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23. Overcoming burnout and moving north for a better life, with Michael C Place
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Jun 07, 2020 |
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22. Tackling a lack of diversity in design, with Eve Warren & Anna Wanczyk
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May 31, 2020 |
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21. How to market yourself as a designer, with Craig Black
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May 24, 2020 |
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20. The highs and lows of freelance illustration, with Ana Jaks
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May 17, 2020 |
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19. Why graphic designers should break the mould, with Craig Oldham
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May 10, 2020 |
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18. How to find your creative voice, with Lisa Congdon
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May 03, 2020 |
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17. How to run a lean design studio and stay deliberately small, with Loz Ives
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Apr 26, 2020 |
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16. The wild story behind Shangri-La at Glastonbury, with Kaye Dunnings
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Apr 19, 2020 |
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15. Opening up as a male designer to tackle mental health, with Jordan Yates
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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14. Moving to Australia for a new role at Design Studio, with Katie Cadwell
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Apr 05, 2020 |
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13. How a quiet childhood in China inspired a dazzling career, with Zipeng Zhu
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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12. How to keep a calm head in illustration, with Abbey Lossing
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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11. Surviving as a funny introvert in New York City, with Jon Burgerman
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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10. Overcoming loss and why family comes first, with Liam Hopkins & Claire McDivitt
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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9. Warp, Wipeout and thirty years of The Designers Republic, with Ian Anderson
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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8. Starting a global eco movement through illustration, with Emma Reynolds
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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7. Big regrets, being different and discovering life begins at 50, with Rankin
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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6. Entering the creative industry after graduation, Jaheed Hussain & Yasmin Banks
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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5. Being a woman in design and driving positive change, with Jane Bowyer
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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4. Friendship, big breaks, and taming the ego, with Barney Ibbotson & Stanley Chow
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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3. How to maintain creative integrity as an illustrator, with Lisa Maltby
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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2. Why you have to be careful with words in graphic design, with Anthony Burrill
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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1. Album covers, painted jeans and a love of Manchester, with Malcolm Garrett
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Feb 10, 2020 |