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Open Lab The Podcast
by Open Lab
Welcome to Open Lab the podcast, a space where we open up conversations about the transition between University life and the design industry. Join us for real-talks with creatives who are sharing their experience and the choices they made with; – What to expect from the transition into industry – What are the different opportunities and roles available – What processes and tools can help you – How to understand business jargon – Plus, soft skills that are required to make meaningful connections with co-workers and clients alike. We also dive deep into side hustles, passion projects and the importance of selfcare and wellbeing. Hosted by Connah Hazelwood and Michael Kelly www.openlab.ac.nz [email protected] @openlabnz
Episodes
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15 | Textile grad bringing waste to life
Imogen Switalla is a Freelance Textile Designer & Illustrator based in Wellington, New Zealand, recently graduating with Honours in Textile Design from Massey University. Her work explores colour, line and organic shapes to create fun, bold and lively designs. Imogen is particularly focused on...
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14 | Industrial grad who has the industry by the tail
Lisa Newman is a recent industrial graduate from Taranaki who graduated with a Bachelor of Design (First Class Hons), majoring in Industrial design at Massey University. In this episode, we talk about her award-winning projects, the industrial design process and what it was like to graduate…
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13 | Fashion grad who never stops
Anna Baines is a Fashion Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Hons), majoring in Fashion Design, minoring in Marketing at Massey University. With a love for dance and fashion design, Anna combined these to create her finalist World of…
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12 | Music grad making magic
Join us on a spiritual, empathic and emotive conversation with Michael Sutherland, from Sutherland Sounds, as we journey into understanding how practicing the foundation learnt at university has enabled Michael to invite chaos into his music production. We talk about studio etiquette and...
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11 | Photography grad to professional
Olivia’s brain has been in constant record mode since starting at Capture Studios. She reflects on her honours year and how it helped her grow as a confident creative and form a new mindset to trust herself. She reached out to make-up artists, models and sourced garments from some big NZ fashion...
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10 | Spatial grad doing it all
We talk with Spatial graduate turned photographer/videographer Oscar Keys. We learnt that Spatial as a degree can be interpreted in so many different ways allowing its students to make it their own – Oscar did exactly that! Listen in to find out how he started collaborating with brands such as…
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09 | Recap, reflect and get excited
We reflect on what we learnt from our interviews in season 1 and spill the tea on what to expect for season 2. Some helpful advice from season 1 included: getting a mentor, putting yourself first, getting a part-time job, taking the pressure off yourself and having fun! Basically, how to squeeze...
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08 | From fourth year to first job
We interview Nathan Hall, a previous Open Lab intern and now graduate after completing a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design with Honours. Find out what it's like in the transition from university to industry and some ways to land your dream job. In this episode, we delve into major project,...
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07 | Lifting the lid on fourth year
We interview Mette Harker, a previous Open Lab intern and student finishing her final year studying a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design. This is perfect timing as we were able to ask Mete about the struggles and reality of fourth-year while she was actually going through it. We talk about...
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06 | Life of a freelancer
We interview Hollie Arnett, the introverted girl boss who took the leap and started her own freelance business at the age of 22 and has been learning and winning ever since. From previously working for start-ups and a graduate of Massey University she knew working for herself was the way to go.…
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05 | Why you should reach out and connect
Join us to learn what it’s like in the day of a Digital Designer within Government and what that transition from studying to full-time work looked like for Alesha. From going beet red in her portfolio review and practicing on her friends, Alesha was able to land her first internship that also...
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04 | A digital nomad
Sophia is a true go-getter, working for us in her 3rd year, nailing an internship in her 4th year and becoming a product designer with Trade Me after leaving University. She is a passionate vegan, illustrator, networker and soon to be freelancer in London. We discuss the importance of networking...
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03 | Your inner power pose
Taking the leap from the well-known to the unfamiliar can be an emotional struggle and landing a long-term internship in Government is only the start. We interview Christina who is in the middle of working out who she is as a designer while finding the confidence in establishing her place and…
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02 | The realities of job hunting
Everyone wants to know what happens when you finally leave university to find a job and in this episode we go deep into the nitty gritty details of this whole process. We interview Dylan, a Massey Grad who worked with us in his fourth year and has been on quite the journey finding a full-time...
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01 | Introduction
We introduce who Open Lab is and where we are placed within the design industry. Discussing how we work in a unique, safe and collaborative environment, both with the expertise we have on projects and the state of art facilities we have at our finger tips. Introducing your co-hosts Connah and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Open Lab the podcast, a space where we open up conversations about the transition between University life and the design industry.
Join us for real-talks with creatives who are sharing their experience and the choices they made with; – What to expect from the transition into industry – What are the different opportunities and roles available – What processes and tools can help you – How to understand business jargon – Plus, soft skills that are required to make meaningful connections with co-workers and clients alike.
We also dive deep into side hustles, passion projects and the importance of selfcare and wellbeing.
Hosted by Connah Hazelwood and Michael Kelly
www.openlab.ac.nz [email protected] @openlabnz
HOSTED BY
Open Lab
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