As a graphic designer and creative enthusiast, I’m obsessed with learning more and more about the creative industry. Join me, as I share my discoveries and tap into the minds of some of the most respected creatives in the world. 

Topics include: design, creativity, psychology, social media content, technology, marketing, advertising, education, creative awards, self help, and more!

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In this episode we talk about what it’s like to work along-side Gary V and the awesome relationship he has with his staff, what it takes to be considered for a creative position at VaynerMedia, Steve’s insane portfolio of work and where he gets his inspiration from + more.

Episode 18 | A session with VaynerMedia's former Chief Creative Officer Steve Babcock

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In this clip taken from episode 12, James talks about how he planned to maintain the traditional image we all have of Coke, the Coca Cola archives, and how the Share a Coke campaign took a risk in replacing its primary logo with people&#39;s names 🙌

In the full episode we chat about James’ journey within the industry, from co-founding creative agency Attik at the age of 19 from his grandma’s house, to being the face of design and creativity at one of the worlds most recognised brands (and loads more!).

In this clip taken from episode 12, James talks about how he planned to maintain the traditional image we all have of Coke, the Coca Cola archives, and how the Share a Coke campaign took a risk in replacing its primary logo with people's names 🙌

In the full episode we chat about James’ journey within the industry, from co-founding creative agency Attik at the age of 19 from his grandma’s house, to being the face of design and creativity at one of the worlds most recognised brands (and loads more!).

let's talk Coke, with VP of Global Design at Coca Cola, James Sommerville

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In this episode, Jonah and I talk about some of the best and worst examples of UX design, the psychology of social proof and how it works, the pros and cons of focus group sessions and loads more!

Episode 17 | A session with UX designer, trainer & mentor, Jonah McLachlan

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In this clip taken from episode #14, Amazon&#39;s head of design at the Internet of Things, Joanna Peña-Bickley, talks about her thoughts on the future of Amazon&#39;s artificial intelligence.

In this clip taken from episode #14, Amazon's head of design at the Internet of Things, Joanna Peña-Bickley, talks about her thoughts on the future of Amazon's artificial intelligence.

The future of Amazon's artificial intelligence with head of design at the IOT Joanna Peña-Bickley

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A clip taken from Episode #10 with Eliot Garcia Weisberg.

An Airbnb experience to remember, with Creative Strategist Eliot Garcia Weisberg

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In this episode I&#39;m joined by one of the godfathers and one of my personal heroes of design, Joe Duffy..
Joe talks about how he went from studying fine art to working as a technical illustrator before making his mark in the world of graphic design, why he was known as &#39;The Generator Man&#39;, his friendship with Milton Glaser (best known for designing the I ❤️ NY logo), and loads more!

In this episode I'm joined by one of the godfathers and one of my personal heroes of design, Joe Duffy..
Joe talks about how he went from studying fine art to working as a technical illustrator before making his mark in the world of graphic design, why he was known as 'The Generator Man', his friendship with Milton Glaser (best known for designing the I ❤️ NY logo), and loads more!

Episode 15 | A session with design legend, Joe duffy

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Clip from episode #08 with Diane Young.

Creative resumes with Diane Young

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In this episode I&#39;m joined by Amazon&#39;s head of design at the internet of things, Joanna Peña-Bickley. Joanna talks about how she transitioned from journalism into the design industry, how brands are re-defining their values, the future of designing for new technologies, the working life of an Amazonian, and loads more! 
It was an honour to have Joanna on the podcast and I left feeling super inspired! /  jealous that she talks such a good design game..

In this episode I'm joined by Amazon's head of design at the internet of things, Joanna Peña-Bickley. Joanna talks about how she transitioned from journalism into the design industry, how brands are re-defining their values, the future of designing for new technologies, the working life of an Amazonian, and loads more! 
It was an honour to have Joanna on the podcast and I left feeling super inspired! /  jealous that she talks such a good design game..

Episode 14 | A session with Amazon's head of design at the IOT, Joanna Peña-Bickley

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In this episode we chat about Matt&#39;s time within the Marines, and how he went from documenting life within the core, to focusing on his new found love for surf photography. 
We talk about how smart phone camera technology compares to traditional camera equipment and we also, somehow, talk about all the controversy surrounding Micheal Jackson and R kelly  🤔🤷‍♂️

In this episode we chat about Matt's time within the Marines, and how he went from documenting life within the core, to focusing on his new found love for surf photography. 
We talk about how smart phone camera technology compares to traditional camera equipment and we also, somehow, talk about all the controversy surrounding Micheal Jackson and R kelly  🤔🤷‍♂️

Episode 13 | A session with combat & surf photographer Matt Howe

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Clip from episode #3

Ballsy campaigns with creative blackbelt Dave Birss

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In this episode we chat about James’ journey within the industry, from co-founding creative agency Attik at the age of 19 from his grandma’s house, to being the face of design and creativity at one of the worlds most recognised brands (and loads more!).

Episode 12 | A session with former VP of Global Design at Coca Cola, James Sommerville

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A snippet from episode 06 with James Cross

The BBC's Russia World Cup campaign with Creative Director James Cross

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In this episode I run through some alternative ways designers can make money other than choosing the traditional methods of employment and/ or freelance life.

Episode 11 | Making money on the side as a designer

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In this episode I chat to Airbnb&#39;s creative strategist Eliot Weisberg, we talk about his journey throughout his career, his unexpected meeting with Apple&#39;s product designer (now chief design officer) Jony Ive 😐, how digital design which is a little rough around the edges actually works well for some content creators, his experience working along-side the co-founder of Airbnb and loads more!

In this episode I chat to Airbnb's creative strategist Eliot Weisberg, we talk about his journey throughout his career, his unexpected meeting with Apple's product designer (now chief design officer) Jony Ive 😐, how digital design which is a little rough around the edges actually works well for some content creators, his experience working along-side the co-founder of Airbnb and loads more!

Episode 10 | A session with Airbnb's Creative Strategist Eliot Garcia Weisberg

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Tips for entering a D&AD award with Judge Gordon Reid

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Oliver is Managing Director at Social Chain USA and an absolute social media guru. It was a pleasure having him on the podcast and I learnt a crazy amount!

In this episode we talk about tailoring content for different channels, the power of influencers, Netflix’s Fyre documentary, how brands should be using social media creatively and loads more 🙌🏻

Episode 09 | A session with Social Chain's MD, Oliver Yonchev

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Diane Young is co-founder of The Drum, an award winning global media platform and the biggest marketing website in Europe.

Every day The Drum shares up-to-the-minute industry news from around the globe and showcases marketing that is changing the world.

With bases in Glasgow, London, New York and Singapore, their award-winning journalists inform a global readership, delivering first-class content across all mediums.

In this episode, Diane and I talk about her journey within the industry, how brands are transitioning into disruptive spaces, social media influencers, her ted talk, and loads more!

Episode 08 | A session with co-founder of The Drum, Diane Young

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Some quick-fire questions with Chris Do.

Question time with Chris Do

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In this episode Im joined by Pete Durant, a digital business leader with expertise in leading business change, heading up social marketing agencies, creating integrated digital brand strategies, cutting edge content and award-winning marketing campaigns. 

Currently, he&#39;s Head of Social Media and Digital Marketing for global content &amp; TV company, Endemol Shine who work on some awesome tv shows such as Peaky Blinders, Big Brother and the Island with Bear Grylls!

We talk about some of the awesome projects he&#39;s worked on, setting goals, making the most of your time, creating effective social content and more!

In this episode Im joined by Pete Durant, a digital business leader with expertise in leading business change, heading up social marketing agencies, creating integrated digital brand strategies, cutting edge content and award-winning marketing campaigns. 

Currently, he's Head of Social Media and Digital Marketing for global content & TV company, Endemol Shine who work on some awesome tv shows such as Peaky Blinders, Big Brother and the Island with Bear Grylls!

We talk about some of the awesome projects he's worked on, setting goals, making the most of your time, creating effective social content and more!

Episode 07 | A session with digital guru Pete Durant

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In this episode I speak to BBC&#39;s Creative Director James Cross. We talk about his journey within the industry, the awesome projects he&#39;s worked on, and we have a DMC (deep meaningful conversation - for those baby bloomers) about staying happy within the industry. 


In this episode I speak to BBC's Creative Director James Cross. We talk about his journey within the industry, the awesome projects he's worked on, and we have a DMC (deep meaningful conversation - for those baby bloomers) about staying happy within the industry. 


Episode 06 | A session with BBC's Creative Director James Cross