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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 44 MIN

Sarah Williams - President of AIGA NY and Co-CEO of Beardwood&Co

from My Life In Design Podcast · host Claire Blyth

This week Claire met up with Sarah Williams - President of AIGA NY, where she champions the future of design for all, and co-CEO of branding agency Beardwood&Co. An award-winning creative leader, she has been recognised by the DBA Effectiveness Awards, The Clio Awards, and PAC Global, and has worked with brands including Hyatt Hotels, Yankee Candle, Pottery Barn, Corona, and Bath & Body Works, as well as speaking at conferences such as How Design Live.In this episode, Sarah shares her journey into design - from growing up in a small town and discovering a love of music and album art and her move to New York.She shares her early steps into design, her first job at Landor and her 20 year experience growing Beardwood&Co. alongside Julia Beardwood and Ryan Lynch.She also discusses her role as president of AIGA NY and its role in fostering community and mentorship in the design industry.LINKS:Red SetterDbaAIGA NYBEARDWOOD&CO

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This week Claire met up with Sarah Williams - President of AIGA NY, where she champions the future of design for all, and co-CEO of branding agency Beardwood&Co. An award-winning creative leader, she has been recognised by the DBA Effectiveness Awards, The Clio Awards, and PAC Global, and has worked with brands including Hyatt Hotels, Yankee Candle, Pottery Barn, Corona, and Bath & Body Works, as well as speaking at conferences such as How Design Live. In this episode, Sarah shares he...

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