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The Creative Boom Podcast — 217 episodes
The Spark: Rob Draper on Old-School Electro, Portrait-a-Day and Nike Dreams
Why Starting From Scratch Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You, with Rob Draper
The Spark: Katy Ennis-Hargreaves on croc hatred, accidental shoplifting and Vivienne Westwood
Why Being Yourself Is Your Biggest Creative Advantage, with Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of BOLDISM
The Spark: Malika Favre on Coffee, Dinner Party Dreams and a Cheeky Confession
Building a Career in Illustration on Your Own Terms, with Malika Favre
The Spark: Jimmy Turrell on Snails, Rave Culture and Creative Chaos
Creativity, AI and the Truth About Staying Original, with Jimmy Turrell
The Spark: James Martin on Pasta, Pet Peeves and a Few Unfiltered Truths
Personal Branding, Visibility and the Truth No One Tells You, with James Martin
The Spark: Natty Harris on Good Pens, Big Feelings and Pasta Personalities
Grief, Growth and Rebuilding a Creative Life, with Natty Harris
The Spark: David Airey on Hot Takes, Bad Habits, and Big Life Questions
On 20 Years in Design, Letting Go of 'More', and Why Discipline Beats Passion, with David Airey
The Spark: Liz Seabrook on Matcha, Side Hustles and Being Seen
AI, Beauty Standards and the Death of Realness, with Liz Seabrook
The Spark: Jessie McGuire on Why Fast Isn't Better, Imposter Syndrome and Dinner with Elton John
Imagination, Conviction and Design That Isn't Neutral, with Jessie McGuire
The Spark: Adam J. Kurtz on Getting a Dog, Wearing Socks and Letting Go of Cool
From New York to 'Now What?': Starting Over on Your Own Terms, with Adam J. Kurtz
The Spark: Aporva Baxi on Music, Movies and Making Things Without Overthinking
Why Taste Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI, with Aporva Baxi
The Spark: Nicki Sprinz on Tilda Swinton, Imaginary Albums and the Death of 'Follow Your Passion'
Why Wellness Apps Fail – and How to Fix That, with Nicki Sprinz of ustwo
The Spark: Chris Wilson on Confidence, Chaos and Keeping Your Creativity Alive
From Trauma to Triumph with Chris Wilson: Creativity, Resilience & the Courage to Keep Going
The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia
Building Belonging: Joy Nazzari on 20 Years of DNCO, Saying No and Staying Sane
The Spark: Matt Baxter on Mistakes, Motörhead and the Magic of Play-Doh
Matt Baxter on What The Design Laundry Reveals About Creatives
The Spark: Pum Lefebure on Rituals, Awkward Beauty and a Unicorn-mermaid Imagination
Pum Lefebure on Yard Sales, Ballets and Building a Dream Design Army
The Spark: Jeff Staple on Inner Critics, Creative Habits and UFOs
Jeff Staple on Near-Death Moments, Big Risks and One Sneaker That Changed Everything
The Spark: Ashley Johnson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics and the Joy of Not Knowing
Ashley Johnson on Breaking Into Pentagram, Owning Your Voice and Leading with Bravery
The Spark: Zoë Thompson on Turning Creative Jealousy into Fuel and Dancing Your Way to Big Ideas
Zoë Thompson on the Power of Zines and Keeping Print Alive
The Spark: Emily Penny on Kate Winslet, Fairies and Deputy Penny
Emily Penny on the Secrets Behind Standing Out as a Design Studio
The Spark: Claire Blyth on Madonna, Magpies and the Hacienda
Claire Blyth on Why PR Still Matters in the Age of AI
The Spark: Brian Collins on Poetry, Playfulness and the Perfect Cookie
Brian Collins on Fighting Second Dragons, the Power of Orange Ties and the Future of Creativity
The Spark: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics & Dream Guests
From Twitter to Ramps & Resilience: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Building with Kindness
The Spark: Paul Benney on Creative Envy, Childhood Freedom & a Dream Dinner with Tony Wilson
From Rave Culture to Print Revival: Paul Benney on Jockey Sl*t, Bugged Out! & Disco Pogo
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The Spark: James Greenfield of Koto on Apple Rants, Mr Bingo Dreams & Pitch Mishaps
10 Years of Koto: James Greenfield on Leadership, Growth & Grit
The Spark: Fiona McGarva on Rituals, Rockets & Reinvention
Rewilding Comms: Fiona McGarva on Glastonbury, Print, and Creative Freedom
The Spark: Kenny Gravillis on Creative Rules, '80s Movies and Fruit Pastilles
The Human Touch: Kenny Gravillis on Biggie, the Oscars & Outsmarting AI
The Spark: Emily Jeffrey-Barrett on Creative Graft, Imposter Syndrome & Wyoming Dreams
No Shame, Big Goals: Scaling & Selling a Creative Agency with Emily Jeffrey-Barrett
The Spark: Adrian Carroll on Making the Logo Bigger, Noseybonk Nightmares, and Tokyo Dreams
Adapting & Thriving: 26 Years of Change with Adrian Carroll of D8
The Spark: Emma Barratt on Being Yourself, Bad Buzzwords and Winning Every Argument
From Council Estate to Creative Director: Owning Your Story, with Emma Barratt
The Spark: Liz Mosley on Courage, Cringe & Creative Joy
Authenticity Over Perfection: The Power of Podcasting, with Liz Mosley
The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice & Meeting Tony Hart
From Storms to Success: Playing the Long Game, with Sam Gilbey
The Spark: Gnome Taylor on Socks, Soft Skills and Saying What You Mean
Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in Advertising, with Gnome Taylor
The Spark: Christine Smith on intuition, escaping dates, and talking to animals
Becoming the Role Model You Never Had, with Christine Smith
The Spark: Kiser Barnes on kerning, nemeses and the power of nostalgia
Creativity in the Age of AI, with Kiser Barnes
The Spark: Michael Johnson on party tricks, blues guitars and what he no longer believes
Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson
The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024
Shaping design and culture at The New York Times, with Jessi Brattengeier
The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and a fresh look at history
Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to stand-up comedian, with Joseph Parsons
The Spark: Christopher Doyle, how life works, and a word of the year that sums up 2024
Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive design industry, with Christopher Doyle
The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustrators
Breaking the mould and the democratisation of design, with Barrington Reeves
The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games and finding happiness in creative work
Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan
The Spark: David Sedgwick, zen motorcycling, and building your reputation
Prioritising people and purpose in design, with David Sedgwick
The Spark: Holly Howard, expressive typography, and the kindness ripple effect
Beyond The Feed: Free yourself from social media and rethink marketing, with Holly Howard
The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and quiet confidence
Shaping the future of creativity and inclusion, with new D&AD president Kwame Taylor-Hayford
The Spark: Lisa Smith, cosy video games and insider typography tips
Creativity, leadership, and hard truths about the design industry, with Lisa Smith
The Spark: Luigi Carnovale, the art of reinvention, and staying true to yourself
Staying Ahead: Creativity, reinvention, and timeless design, with Luigi Carnovale
The Spark: Seema Sharma, creativity & AI, and work life balance
The Future of Creativity: AI, emotional intelligence, and authenticity, with Seema Sharma
The Spark: Brian Cannon, mental health tips, and Gilmore Girls
Designing Oasis: The art, legacy and long-awaited reunion, with Brian Cannon
Embracing Fun: The fuel for creative sparks, with Richard Speight, Jr.
The art of giving a f**k, with Kelly Korzun
Lines & Legacy: Exploring the creative process amidst industry shifts, with Christoph Niemann
Branding brilliance and crafting iconic identities at Koto, with G Torto
The beauty of design in turning frustrations into delight, with Clara Gaggero Westaway
Middle age and 'slowing this whole mess down', with Aaron Draplin
The power of creativity in driving Stoke-on-Trent's regeneration, with Simon Davies
Building a sustainable design studio and creative career, with Teresa Ferreira
Retraining social media habits to stop being an 'internet artist', with Julian Glander
Feel the fear and do it anyway, with Joanna Henly
The art of adaptation and staying ahead in changing times, with Sean J. Cuttino
Posture, healthy backs and the creative industry, with Eleanor Burt
The art and science behind successful rebranding, with Lee Rolston
The magic of filmmaking and surviving Hollywood, with Miles Watts
The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2023
Why it's ok to have no idea what you're doing, with Graeme McGowan
The importance of embracing change, with Metz ti Bryan
Finding purpose and meaning in our creative work, with Kirsty Minns
The creative industry and the menopause, with Melissa Robertson
How to build a better creative business, with Radim Malinic
The art of social media promotion, with Brian Hollingsworth
Why Now is Better, with Stefan Sagmeister
Shaping the future of graphic design, with Paula Scher
The Creative Boom Podcast: Christmas Special 2022
Deliberately closing down a design studio to go freelance again, with Angela Roche
Leaving a comfortable job in graphic design to become a freelance illustrator, with Meredith Schomburg
Creating a Neighbourhood Skate Club to tackle sexism & women's issues, with Lyndsay McLaren
The power of side projects and spreading positivity, with Dyneisha Gross
The importance of collaboration and play in creativity, with Michael Freimuth
Reflecting on 65 years of running a global design studio, with Tom Geismar
Rebelling against conformity in the creative industry, with Rebecca Harrison
How to promote yourself when you want to stay private online, with Muiz
Preserving graphic design history for everyone, with Louise Sandhaus
Building Koto's New York studio in a post-pandemic world, with Arthur Foliard
The art of rebellion and artistic freedom, with Katie Jones
Tackling mental health problems in graphic design, with Graham Jones
How being an outsider shapes a meaningful path, with Simon Wheatley
Why honesty is better for everyone in the creative industries, with Alison Haigh
The business of making money as a freelance illustrator, with Aysha Tengiz
Working with Google to teach others about fonts, with Elliot Jay Stocks
People before profit to build a different kind of design studio, with Max Ottignon
How to fight for the creative career you want, with Boma Krijgsman
Finding a place in Britain to grow an agency from scratch, with Gush Mundae
A closer look at a decade spent at Pentagram, with Marina Willer
Why you don't need an industry award to be a success, with Mat Voyce
How creative freelancers can avoid burnout, with Darnell Brown
Design snobbery and why we're all experts in type, with Sarah Hyndman
Women in tech and tackling diversity in gaming, with Constance Fleuriot
Discovering your superpower as an artist, with Venessa Scott
Surveillance capitalism, privacy and finding balance online, with Dave Smyth
Being a chronic illness activist and freelance illustrator, with Ananya Rao-Middleton
The life of a self-taught creative who wants to live forever, with Tim Easley
How to make a difference as an illustrator, with Anoosha Syed
The power of perseverance as a creative freelancer, with Ben Tallon
Building a global brand from doodling, with Amanda Rach Lee
The importance of speaking up, with Timothy Goodman
How to carve a successful career in fashion illustration, with Niki Groom
Drawing creepy monsters to become Instagram famous, with Alex Gamsu Jenkins
Lessons from the pandemic on slow living, with Gail Anderson
How to go freelance during a pandemic, with Kieron Lewis
The joy of play and humour in graphic design, with George Simkin
Balancing motherhood with freelance illustration, with Adriana Bellet
How creativity and kindness can change people's lives, with Nicky Goulder
Representation, ditching labels and how we can spark change, with Trent Payne
The joy of community as a creative professional, with Katie Chappell
Life after freelancing and growing an agency, with William Seabrook
How to be a happy creative, with Greg McIndoe
Finding unexpected opportunities through connections, with Monique Henry-Hudson
Diversity and the creative industries, with Harkiran Kalsi
How to run your own design conference, with Luke Tonge
Making higher education accessible for everyone, with Stacie Woolsey
Sparking a more diverse creative industry, with Shanti Sparrow
The life of an in-house graphic designer over 25 years, with Damian Graham
Reflecting on a year of change and embracing a slower pace, with Oliver Jeffers
Why confidence only comes from embracing the real you, with Dani Molyneux
The adventure of moving a design studio to Lisbon, with Cat How
How to stay grounded as a creative, with Abiola Ogunbiyi
A love of teaching and home garage exhibitions, with Erik Brandt
Why your health depends on following your dreams, with Murugiah
What it’s really like to direct your own films, with Izzy Burton
The magic of discovering your 'why’, with Ashwin Chacko
Finding joy in belonging and embracing the ‘now’, with Morag Myerscough
What it takes to become a successful artist, with Amrit Singh
The magic of designing film props for Wes Anderson, with Annie Atkins
Why designers must not stay silent, with Harrison Wheeler
How to find your creative superpower, with Meg Lewis
Why courage, not confidence, is the key to success, with Debbie Millman
Twenty years of DixonBaxi and all its lessons, with Simon Dixon
Diversity in publishing and turning Disney down twice, with Dapo Adeola
Pivoting work to focus on graphic art, with Sarah Boris
Graduating as a creative during a global pandemic, with Kofi Nelson
Aardman, creative passions, and taking time to learn, with Gavin Strange
Finding a love of design through data at ustwo, with Neef Rehman
Discovering your creative calling, with Danielle Rhoda
How to survive your first year of freelancing, with Robert Lomas
Switching to motion design and doing what you love, with Dan Silverstone
Redefining success and building your own table, with Sophie Amono
Overcoming burnout and moving north for a better life, with Michael C Place
Tackling a lack of diversity in design, with Eve Warren & Anna Wanczyk
How to market yourself as a designer, with Craig Black
The highs and lows of freelance illustration, with Ana Jaks
Why graphic designers should break the mould, with Craig Oldham
How to find your creative voice, with Lisa Congdon
How to run a lean design studio and stay deliberately small, with Loz Ives
The wild story behind Shangri-La at Glastonbury, with Kaye Dunnings
Opening up as a male designer to tackle mental health, with Jordan Yates
Moving to Australia for a new role at Design Studio, with Katie Cadwell
How a quiet childhood in China inspired a dazzling career, with Zipeng Zhu
How to keep a calm head in illustration, with Abbey Lossing
Surviving as a funny introvert in New York City, with Jon Burgerman
Overcoming loss and why family comes first, with Liam Hopkins & Claire McDivitt
Warp, Wipeout and thirty years of The Designers Republic, with Ian Anderson
Starting a global eco movement through illustration, with Emma Reynolds
Big regrets, being different and discovering life begins at 50, with Rankin
Entering the creative industry after graduation, Jaheed Hussain & Yasmin Banks
Being a woman in design and driving positive change, with Jane Bowyer
Friendship, big breaks, and taming the ego, with Barney Ibbotson & Stanley Chow
How to maintain creative integrity as an illustrator, with Lisa Maltby
Why you have to be careful with words in graphic design, with Anthony Burrill
Album covers, painted jeans and a love of Manchester, with Malcolm Garrett