The Creative Boom Podcast
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The Creative Boom Podcast is a weekly interview show for designers, illustrators, animators, and creative professionals. Host Katy Cowan talks to artists, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers about the realities of building a creative career – confidence, burnout, money, failure, reinvention, and imposter syndrome – in honest, warm conversations that don't dress anything up.
Part of Creative Boom, the independent magazine for the creative community established in 2009.
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Why Taste Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI, with Aporva Baxi
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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Tilda Swinton, Imaginary Albums and the Death of 'Follow Your Passion' with Nicki Sprinz
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Why Wellness Apps Fail – and How to Fix That, with Nicki Sprinz of ustwo
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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The Spark: Chris Wilson on Confidence, Chaos and Keeping Your Creativity Alive
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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From Trauma to Triumph with Chris Wilson: Creativity, Resilience & the Courage to Keep Going
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Building Belonging: Joy Nazzari on 20 Years of DNCO, Saying No and Staying Sane
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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The Spark: Matt Baxter on Mistakes, Motörhead and the Magic of Play-Doh
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Matt Baxter on What The Design Laundry Reveals About Creatives
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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The Spark: Pum Lefebure on Rituals, Awkward Beauty and a Unicorn-mermaid Imagination
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Pum Lefebure on Yard Sales, Ballets and Building a Dream Design Army
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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The Spark: Jeff Staple on Inner Critics, Creative Habits and UFOs
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Jeff Staple on Near-Death Moments, Big Risks and One Sneaker That Changed Everything
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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The Spark: Ashley Johnson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics and the Joy of Not Knowing
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Ashley Johnson on Breaking Into Pentagram, Owning Your Voice and Leading with Bravery
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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The Spark: Zoë Thompson on Turning Creative Jealousy into Fuel and Dancing Your Way to Big Ideas
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Zoë Thompson on the Power of Zines and Keeping Print Alive
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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The Spark: Emily Penny on Kate Winslet, Fairies and Deputy Penny
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Emily Penny on the Secrets Behind Standing Out as a Design Studio
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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The Spark: Claire Blyth on Madonna, Magpies and the Hacienda
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Claire Blyth on Why PR Still Matters in the Age of AI
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Spark: Brian Collins on Poetry, Playfulness and the Perfect Cookie
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Brian Collins on Fighting Second Dragons, the Power of Orange Ties and the Future of Creativity
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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The Spark: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics & Dream Guests
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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From Twitter to Ramps & Resilience: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Building with Kindness
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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The Spark: Paul Benney on Creative Envy, Childhood Freedom & a Dream Dinner with Tony Wilson
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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From Rave Culture to Print Revival: Paul Benney on Jockey Sl*t, Bugged Out! & Disco Pogo
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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The Creative Boom Podcast Trailer
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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The Spark: James Greenfield of Koto on Apple Rants, Mr Bingo Dreams & Pitch Mishaps
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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10 Years of Koto: James Greenfield on Leadership, Growth & Grit
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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The Spark: Fiona McGarva on Rituals, Rockets & Reinvention
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Rewilding Comms: Fiona McGarva on Glastonbury, Print, and Creative Freedom
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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The Spark: Kenny Gravillis on Creative Rules, '80s Movies and Fruit Pastilles
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Human Touch: Kenny Gravillis on Biggie, the Oscars & Outsmarting AI
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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The Spark: Emily Jeffrey-Barrett on Creative Graft, Imposter Syndrome & Wyoming Dreams
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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No Shame, Big Goals: Scaling & Selling a Creative Agency with Emily Jeffrey-Barrett
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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The Spark: Adrian Carroll on Making the Logo Bigger, Noseybonk Nightmares, and Tokyo Dreams
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Adapting & Thriving: 26 Years of Change with Adrian Carroll of D8
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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The Spark: Emma Barratt on Being Yourself, Bad Buzzwords and Winning Every Argument
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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From Council Estate to Creative Director: Owning Your Story, with Emma Barratt
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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The Spark: Liz Mosley on Courage, Cringe & Creative Joy
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Authenticity Over Perfection: The Power of Podcasting, with Liz Mosley
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice & Meeting Tony Hart
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May 28, 2025 |
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From Storms to Success: Playing the Long Game, with Sam Gilbey
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May 25, 2025 |
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The Spark: Gnome Taylor on Socks, Soft Skills and Saying What You Mean
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May 21, 2025 |
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Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in Advertising, with Gnome Taylor
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May 18, 2025 |
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The Spark: Christine Smith on intuition, escaping dates, and talking to animals
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May 14, 2025 |
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Becoming the Role Model You Never Had, with Christine Smith
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May 11, 2025 |
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The Spark: Kiser Barnes on kerning, nemeses and the power of nostalgia
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May 07, 2025 |
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Creativity in the Age of AI, with Kiser Barnes
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May 04, 2025 |
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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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Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Shaping design and culture at The New York Times, with Jessi Brattengeier
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and a fresh look at history
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to stand-up comedian, with Joseph Parsons
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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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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Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive design industry, with Christopher Doyle
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustrators
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Breaking the mould and the democratisation of design, with Barrington Reeves
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games and finding happiness in creative work
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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The Spark: David Sedgwick, zen motorcycling, and building your reputation
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Prioritising people and purpose in design, with David Sedgwick
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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The Spark: Holly Howard, expressive typography, and the kindness ripple effect
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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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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The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and quiet confidence
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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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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The Spark: Lisa Smith, cosy video games and insider typography tips
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Creativity, leadership, and hard truths about the design industry, with Lisa Smith
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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The Spark: Luigi Carnovale, the art of reinvention, and staying true to yourself
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Staying Ahead: Creativity, reinvention, and timeless design, with Luigi Carnovale
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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The Spark: Seema Sharma, creativity & AI, and work life balance
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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The Future of Creativity: AI, emotional intelligence, and authenticity, with Seema Sharma
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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The Spark: Brian Cannon, mental health tips, and Gilmore Girls
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Designing Oasis: The art, legacy and long-awaited reunion, with Brian Cannon
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Embracing Fun: The fuel for creative sparks, with Richard Speight, Jr.
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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The art of giving a f**k, with Kelly Korzun
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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Lines & Legacy: Exploring the creative process amidst industry shifts, with Christoph Niemann
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Branding brilliance and crafting iconic identities at Koto, with G Torto
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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The beauty of design in turning frustrations into delight, with Clara Gaggero Westaway
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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Middle age and 'slowing this whole mess down', with Aaron Draplin
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May 26, 2024 |
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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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Building a sustainable design studio and creative career, with Teresa Ferreira
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May 12, 2024 |
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Retraining social media habits to stop being an 'internet artist', with Julian Glander
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May 05, 2024 |
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Feel the fear and do it anyway, with Joanna Henly
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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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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Posture, healthy backs and the creative industry, with Eleanor Burt
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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The art and science behind successful rebranding, with Lee Rolston
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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The magic of filmmaking and surviving Hollywood, with Miles Watts
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2023
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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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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The importance of embracing change, with Metz ti Bryan
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Finding purpose and meaning in our creative work, with Kirsty Minns
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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The creative industry and the menopause, with Melissa Robertson
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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How to build a better creative business, with Radim Malinic
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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The art of social media promotion, with Brian Hollingsworth
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Why Now is Better, with Stefan Sagmeister
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Shaping the future of graphic design, with Paula Scher
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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The Creative Boom Podcast: Christmas Special 2022
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Deliberately closing down a design studio to go freelance again, with Angela Roche
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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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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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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The power of side projects and spreading positivity, with Dyneisha Gross
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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The importance of collaboration and play in creativity, with Michael Freimuth
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Reflecting on 65 years of running a global design studio, with Tom Geismar
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Rebelling against conformity in the creative industry, with Rebecca Harrison
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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How to promote yourself when you want to stay private online, with Muiz
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Preserving graphic design history for everyone, with Louise Sandhaus
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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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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The art of rebellion and artistic freedom, with Katie Jones
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Tackling mental health problems in graphic design, with Graham Jones
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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How being an outsider shapes a meaningful path, with Simon Wheatley
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Jul 10, 2022 |
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Why honesty is better for everyone in the creative industries, with Alison Haigh
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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The business of making money as a freelance illustrator, with Aysha Tengiz
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Jun 26, 2022 |
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Working with Google to teach others about fonts, with Elliot Jay Stocks
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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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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How to fight for the creative career you want, with Boma Krijgsman
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Jun 05, 2022 |
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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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A closer look at a decade spent at Pentagram, with Marina Willer
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May 22, 2022 |
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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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How creative freelancers can avoid burnout, with Darnell Brown
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May 08, 2022 |
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Design snobbery and why we're all experts in type, with Sarah Hyndman
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May 01, 2022 |
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Women in tech and tackling diversity in gaming, with Constance Fleuriot
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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Discovering your superpower as an artist, with Venessa Scott
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Surveillance capitalism, privacy and finding balance online, with Dave Smyth
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Being a chronic illness activist and freelance illustrator, with Ananya Rao-Middleton
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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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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How to make a difference as an illustrator, with Anoosha Syed
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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The power of perseverance as a creative freelancer, with Ben Tallon
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Building a global brand from doodling, with Amanda Rach Lee
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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The importance of speaking up, with Timothy Goodman
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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How to carve a successful career in fashion illustration, with Niki Groom
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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Drawing creepy monsters to become Instagram famous, with Alex Gamsu Jenkins
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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Lessons from the pandemic on slow living, with Gail Anderson
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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How to go freelance during a pandemic, with Kieron Lewis
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Oct 24, 2021 |
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The joy of play and humour in graphic design, with George Simkin
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Jul 11, 2021 |
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Balancing motherhood with freelance illustration, with Adriana Bellet
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Jul 04, 2021 |
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How creativity and kindness can change people's lives, with Nicky Goulder
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Jun 27, 2021 |
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Representation, ditching labels and how we can spark change, with Trent Payne
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Jun 20, 2021 |
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The joy of community as a creative professional, with Katie Chappell
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Jun 13, 2021 |
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Life after freelancing and growing an agency, with William Seabrook
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Jun 06, 2021 |
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How to be a happy creative, with Greg McIndoe
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May 30, 2021 |
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Finding unexpected opportunities through connections, with Monique Henry-Hudson
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May 23, 2021 |
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Diversity and the creative industries, with Harkiran Kalsi
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May 16, 2021 |
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How to run your own design conference, with Luke Tonge
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May 09, 2021 |
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Making higher education accessible for everyone, with Stacie Woolsey
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May 02, 2021 |
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Sparking a more diverse creative industry, with Shanti Sparrow
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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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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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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Why confidence only comes from embracing the real you, with Dani Molyneux
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Apr 04, 2021 |
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The adventure of moving a design studio to Lisbon, with Cat How
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Mar 28, 2021 |
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How to stay grounded as a creative, with Abiola Ogunbiyi
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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A love of teaching and home garage exhibitions, with Erik Brandt
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Why your health depends on following your dreams, with Murugiah
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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What it’s really like to direct your own films, with Izzy Burton
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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The magic of discovering your 'why’, with Ashwin Chacko
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Finding joy in belonging and embracing the ‘now’, with Morag Myerscough
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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What it takes to become a successful artist, with Amrit Singh
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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The magic of designing film props for Wes Anderson, with Annie Atkins
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Why designers must not stay silent, with Harrison Wheeler
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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How to find your creative superpower, with Meg Lewis
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Why courage, not confidence, is the key to success, with Debbie Millman
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Twenty years of DixonBaxi and all its lessons, with Simon Dixon
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Diversity in publishing and turning Disney down twice, with Dapo Adeola
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Pivoting work to focus on graphic art, with Sarah Boris
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Graduating as a creative during a global pandemic, with Kofi Nelson
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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Aardman, creative passions, and taking time to learn, with Gavin Strange
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Jul 19, 2020 |
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Finding a love of design through data at ustwo, with Neef Rehman
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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Discovering your creative calling, with Danielle Rhoda
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Jul 05, 2020 |
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How to survive your first year of freelancing, with Robert Lomas
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Jun 28, 2020 |
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Switching to motion design and doing what you love, with Dan Silverstone
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Jun 21, 2020 |
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Redefining success and building your own table, with Sophie Amono
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Jun 14, 2020 |
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Overcoming burnout and moving north for a better life, with Michael C Place
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Jun 07, 2020 |
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Tackling a lack of diversity in design, with Eve Warren & Anna Wanczyk
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May 31, 2020 |
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How to market yourself as a designer, with Craig Black
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May 24, 2020 |
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The highs and lows of freelance illustration, with Ana Jaks
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May 17, 2020 |
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Why graphic designers should break the mould, with Craig Oldham
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May 10, 2020 |
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How to find your creative voice, with Lisa Congdon
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May 03, 2020 |
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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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The wild story behind Shangri-La at Glastonbury, with Kaye Dunnings
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Apr 19, 2020 |
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Opening up as a male designer to tackle mental health, with Jordan Yates
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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Moving to Australia for a new role at Design Studio, with Katie Cadwell
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Apr 05, 2020 |
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How a quiet childhood in China inspired a dazzling career, with Zipeng Zhu
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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How to keep a calm head in illustration, with Abbey Lossing
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Surviving as a funny introvert in New York City, with Jon Burgerman
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Overcoming loss and why family comes first, with Liam Hopkins & Claire McDivitt
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Warp, Wipeout and thirty years of The Designers Republic, with Ian Anderson
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Starting a global eco movement through illustration, with Emma Reynolds
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Big regrets, being different and discovering life begins at 50, with Rankin
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Entering the creative industry after graduation, Jaheed Hussain & Yasmin Banks
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Being a woman in design and driving positive change, with Jane Bowyer
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Friendship, big breaks, and taming the ego, with Barney Ibbotson & Stanley Chow
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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How to maintain creative integrity as an illustrator, with Lisa Maltby
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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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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Album covers, painted jeans and a love of Manchester, with Malcolm Garrett
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Feb 10, 2020 |