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Chloe Sharp on art direction, nostalgia and making work work for you.
We have a cheerful and thoughtful conversation with art director Chloe Sharp in this special festive episode. With a career spanning some of the most influential women's titles in publishing, Chloe now serves as the deputy art director at Stylist Magazine and has recently ventured into teaching at Shillington. Together we explore topics such as art direction, managing budgets, and Chloe's love of kitsch and nostalgia. We also delve into a key discussion about how to make work work for you - a valuable mindset for anyone feeling stuck, seeking new career opportunities, or grappling with personal or professional obstacles. Whether you're in need of a moment of reflection during the festive season or simply looking for some inspiration, this episode offers a refreshing break from the ordinary. -- Discover Shillington Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit ShillingtonEducation.com -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at justynagreen.com/prguide and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Indy Johar on Dark Matter Labs and reimagining our society.
Indy Johar is the Executive Director of Dark Matter Labs, an organization dedicated to exploring the complexities of living systems and pioneering new frameworks for societal organization. Indy shares his insights into reimagining society and reshaping the rules and structures we live by, inviting us to consider alternative pathways that prioritize equity, resilience, and environmental harmony. Throughout our conversation, Indy challenges conventional approaches, examining how we might collectively design a future that moves beyond outdated paradigms and short-term thinking. This discussion serves as both a deep reflection and a call to action, encouraging us to look beyond daily routines and mainstream narratives. -- Discover Shillington Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit ShillingtonEducation.com -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at justynagreen.com/prguide and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Sebastian Curi on effort, learning from others and always evolving.
Sebastian Curi is an illustrator, graphic designer, painter, and animator. But don’t let that overwhelm you—he’s a wonderful, down-to-earth person. In our conversation, he openly shares his career path, what he’s learned along the way, and the role of learning itself, a major theme in our discussion. Sebastian highlights not only the importance of continuous learning but also the joy it brings. He reminds us that hitting 30 or approaching 40 doesn’t mean you’re stuck or a “finished” creative who will never evolve. It's a motivating listen to keep going and keep honing our craft. -- Discover Shillington Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit ShillingtonEducation.com -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at justynagreen.com/prguide and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Jess Gilliam on Giphy, craft, play and coming back home to yourself.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Jess Gilliam is the Brand Creative Director at Giphy. She’s also an artist and maker, whose creative output is full of joy and play. In our conversation, Jess offers her thoughts on being an artist in the modern world, with the constant push and pull of having a 'grown-up' job versus making art that’s linked to your sense of being a playful child. We also discuss the pressures of being an adult and having a so-called proper job. Jess also shares her journey of coming back to herself and unlocking her creativity, mirrored by her move from New York back home to California. We also discuss the ins and outs of Jess’s creative practice, and her work at Giphy. It’s a wonderful, soothing, relatable conversation. -- Discover Shillington Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit ShillingtonEducation.com -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at justynagreen.com/prguide and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
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Tim Soar on Soar Running, failure and navigating your creative path.
Tim Soar is the founder of Soar Running. His diverse professional journey spans collaboration with renowned designer Neville Brody, establishing his own fashion label, and over a decade in the music industry as a DJ. His discovery of running marked a pivotal shift in his life, particularly as he navigated the profound grief of losing a family member. It also led to the founding of Soar Running, a technical running apparel brand that has quickly become the go-to for runners who value both high-performance gear and a modern, clean aesthetic. Tim’s narrative is one of resilience, curiosity, and deep reflection on failure, a theme he passionately engages with. -- Discover Shillington Shillington is an online graphic design school I highly recommend. If you’re looking to finally get your graphic design skills to the next level and enter or transition within the industry, their graphic design course is for you. The course is 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time across 4 global timezones, and graduates consistently land jobs at top studios. To find out more, visit ShillingtonEducation.com -- Get featured in press Get your digital copy of The Insider's Guide to PR for Creative Businesses at justynagreen.com/prguide and use code ONDESIGN at the checkout for 20% off. -- Podcast music and production: James Greenfield
On Design brings you insightful conversations with design's most inspiring figures - from designers to artists, creative directors to entrepreneurs and everybody in between. If you want to know what inspires them, how they work and how they see the world, this is the podcast for you.
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