Johanna Drewe is Partner and Creative Director of the London branding and design studio – Output. Output is a team producing distinctive visual identities for companies big and small, from their work with Mixcloud and Clear Bank to redefining what many of us would have described as the “old man identity” of the UK entertainment channel – Dave. Well… that was before Ouput got their hands on it.  In our interview, we explore Johanna's path from a creator to a creative leader - revealing...

Niccolò Miranda is an award-winning Art Director, Interactive Designer, and Developer based in Amsterdam. In just five years since Niccolò entered the web design scene, he has captured our attention with his playful and bold work for a spectrum of clients, including Prada, Cobo, and Chiara Luzzana. Niccolò has become a familiar name with Awwwards collecting numerous recognitions, teaching at their virtual academy, and talking at their conference. His work has also received recognition from...

Jakob Wagner is a multi-award-winning Product Designer who has been creating iconic work from his Copenhagen-based studio for the last 30 years. His minimalist yet sophisticated style has seen him reach international acclaim, with his work winning numerous awards from IF and Red Dot. He’s been awarded Designer of the Year, and you can find his work displayed in MoMA's permanent collection next time you're in NYC. In 2020, his studio made a pivotal change to work exclusively with brands that...

Michael Fullman is Chief Creative Officer at VTProDesign, an interactive design consultancy with the mantra "let's make cool sh*t". Our conversation focuses on unpacking the studio's culture and creative secrets – how they utilise emerging tech, theatre, and diverse experiences within the team to develop opinions for clients, including; Ray-Ban, Netflix and Pokémon. We look at the risks required to produce 'something new and bold' and the value in embracing the unknown. The secret? To have...

Geetika Agrawal is a former Creative Director, and avid traveller turned tech Founder and CEO of VAWAA. An award-winning travel company with a unique offering – switching a week on the beach for an immersive mini-apprenticeship with a master artist. Our conversation explores the twists and turns of starting your own business – done in a fashion that challenges convention and has us reflecting on the art of the possible. We found ourselves inspired throughout as Geetika revealed her journey,...

We're over the moon to launch the podcast's third season with the renowned Martin Lotti, Chief Design Officer for the Jordan brand at Nike! Martin is a 25+ year veteran at Nike, with his work having made history on countless global stages – from the iconic Volt footwear showcased at the 2012 Olympics to his collection of national kits for the 2014 World Cup. Today Martin oversees the creative direction at Jordan, where he and his team continue to develop outstanding garments and footwear...

We're thrilled to be joined by the wonderfully insightful Richard Jones, VP of Product Design at Typeform. Over the last two decades, Rich has worked with some incredible brands and held senior roles leading Creative, UX and Product Management teams for the BBC, ASOS, OVO and MindGym. With such an incredible and unique resume, we couldn't help ourselves from asking Rich some arguably challenging questions on Product and Design. Kindly and with a good deal of laughter, we discuss some of his...

We're delighted to be joined by Daina Lightfoot, a Lead Designer at Shopify, Creative Director and Offline Creator. Daina has led and crafted brand identities and experiences for some of the tech industry's most adored brands, including Disney, Slack, Hootsuite, Dropbox and Abstract. Today Daina works with Shopify as a Lead Designer, shaping brand and product marketing experiences for their global portfolio of financial products. In our conversation, we explore Daina's origin story to the...

We're joined by David Schwarz, a multi-award-winning Creative Leader, Entrepreneur and Founding Partner of HUSH. David has spent his career designing brand experiences that integrate content, interactivity, architecture, and technology. After graduating from Art Center College of Design, he worked for notable creative studios, interactive agencies, and design firms in Los Angeles and New York. Since founding HUSH, David has developed numerous projects across technology, corporate, sport,...

In this episode, we’re joined by WMP’s multi-award-winning Director of Product Design, Hugo Martin. Hugo leads a multidisciplinary creative team taking a holistic approach to design, addressing industrial, brand, film, packaging, and digital experiences. A strategy that's seen the studio's work shape successful outcomes for Wahl, Bolin Webb, Salomon, OCLU and Doro, receiving multiple awards at Red Dot, CES, iF Design Awards. This wonderful conversation explores a diverse range of topics...

We are delighted to welcome Jonas Zieher, Partner and Design Director at Spin. Over the last decade, Jonas has dedicated himself to shaping an eclectic portfolio through graphics, communication and motion design. Prior to Spin, Jonas spent time at the world-renowned Pentagram and ran his own studio; Studio Jonas Zieher, with his work featured at the Espoo Museum of Modern Art and Guggenheim Museum in New York. Today Jonas leads the creative efforts of Spin alongside partners Tony Brook and...

We're joined by the lovely Leon Barrett, Product Director at the award-winning product agency 383. Leon trained initially in software engineering and grew his career to Director of Engineering before transitioning into a Product Leadership role. Over his 14 year career, he has created digital products for government, hospitality, finance, automotive, education and retail brands. Leon currently leads the Product team at 383. Where he and his team of Business Analysts, Product Owners, Product...

Overview: Catherine Suen is a Senior Product Research Lead at Vodafone Smart Tech. In this episode, Catherine and Ashton discuss her journey from Industrial Designer to Innovation Consultant and UX Researcher, alongside the ideologies that have inspired and shaped her career to date. Naturally, we couldn't resist asking Catherine for her expert guidance on UX Research, and she didn't disappoint. Catherine provides practical advice on both generative and evaluative methodologies. Alongside...

Karl Randay is Head of Design for 383, a progressive Birmingham based Product Studio concerned with designing experiences and client relationships that span the test of time. In his conversation with our host Ashton Snook, Karl shares stories about his career, from his earliest memories of design at high school to working in the creative fields as an Art Director, Producer and Designer. We discuss how to create human-centred design solutions and utilise cognitive sciences and psychology in...

Industrial design legend Robert Brunner joins us for the 4th episode of The Design Podcast. Robert is the founder of Ammunition and Chief Designer for Beats. His career spans more than three decades and has seen him accomplish global success. Previously a co-founder of Lunar Design, Director of Industrial Design at Apple and Partner at Pentagram, it's no wonder he's been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business." In his conversation with our host Ashton Snook, Robert...

In this episode, we're joined by William Stuart, a multi-award-winning Industrial Design Director at the world-renowned FuseProject. In his conversation with our host Ashton Snook, we unpack lessons from Will's career, from how to get started in the industry to what it means to be a successful Design Director. We also reflect on some of Will's favourite projects and what it takes to produce outstanding consumer experiences. If you're interested in industrial design, creative leadership and...

We’re joined on this episode of The Design Podcast by multi-award-winning Creative Director, Neill Furmston. Neill is the Global Creative Director at Vodafone Smart Tech. With a career spanning almost three decades, few have the equivalent experience or such an impressive portfolio. Over the years, Neill has worked with internationally recognised brands, such as Jaguar Land Rover, Google, Unilever, American Express, and Dyson. In his conversation with our host Ashton Snook, Neill expands on...

Overview We’re joined for the launch of The Design Podcast by internationally renowned designer, Gadi Amit. Gadi is a multi-award designer and leading authority on the craft. He is the President and Principal Designer of NewDealDesign where for over 20 years he has created products for Dell, Comcast, AT&T, Google, and Fitbit to name a few. In his conversation with our host Ashton Snook, Gadi explains the egalitarian culture behind NewDeal’s success. We learn about his design theories...