The Creative Condition podcast

Ep 118: OVERTHINKING!!! CK Goldiing joins me to talk one big old issue...

OVERTHINKING. The double edged sword of a an introspective mind. The kind of mind that enables us to use creativity to forge a career in the arts, but also leaves us wide open to worry, procrastination and vulnerability where others just walk on by.I'm joined by CK Goldiing, content creator and filmmaker who was challenged to walk from his home in Sheffield, to the city centre and hug 61 strangers in an effort to overcome his overthinking problem.We get into the thick of that big, nasty word and find out what about his new project.Get your your experiences of overthinking over on social @arrestallmimics now!http://ckgoldiing.com/http://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/CKGoldiing/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/ckgoldiing/https://www.facebook.com/officialckhttps://twitter.com/61hugs?lang=enhttps://www.facebook.com/61Hugs/http://instagram.com/61hugs

Ep 117: Design psychologist and founder of Behaviour Studio Lauren Kelly talks Behaviour Design

Behaviour design is a fascinating concept with many facets. What is it and how can it become an asset individually, or at a bigger creative agency level?I'm joined by design psychologist and founder of BehaviourStudio Lauren Kelly who breaks it down and discusses practical steps to recognising and actioning negative patterns in our behaviour and allowing the positive habits to flourish.It's a great eye opener and may nudge some useful introspection!Get your thoughts over @arrestallmimics on social mediahttp://behaviour.studio/http://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.comhttp://laurenkelly.me/

Ep 116: Advertising and ethics. Designer Micah Purnell discusses the idea of selling virtues

What if the advertising space in our cities was used in response to what we really need, focusing on happiness, not wants?Designer Micah Purnell has been working to do that and is developing Selling Virtues, a project looking to work with global advertising agencies and thinkers to consider a more ethical approach.He shares some scary stories about the impact of much advertising on well being and discusses where the ethical line sits.Share your thoughts and views on advertising now @arrestallmimics on social mediahttps://micahpurnell.com/http://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.comhttp://instagram.com/micahpurnellhttps://twitter.com/MicahPurnellhttps://www.sellingvirtues.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/sellingvirtues/https://twitter.com/SellingVirtues

Ep 115: CHANGE! Head of Art and Design at Anomaly London, Clara Mulligan on adapting

CHANGE. It scares and throws us out, but is it such a bad thing? Anomaly London's head of art and design Clara Mulligan joins me to share a wonderful journey full of it, setting out from Rhode Island School of Design for Seattle, via Microsoft, Creature, Sid Lee in Amsterdam and arriving at respected advertising agency Anomaly.Why is change a healthy thing and how best to manage the fear? Clara also discusses why she's building a design department at Anomaly and what she looks for.It's a must listen show with a trailblazer who was deservedly named in Business Journal's 40 under 40 for creative leadership in business.Get your stories of change to @arrestallmimics on socialmediahttp://www.claradise.com/http://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.ukhttp://theaoi.comhttp://instagram.com/claradisecityhttp://anomaly.com/https://www.creaturelondon.com/https://sidlee.com/en/

Ep 114: Google Creative Lab exec creative director Steve Vranakis & New Blood SHIFTer Nate Agbetu

Last year, D&AD New Blood's SHIFT night school program was featured on the podcast. On the night before the 2017 application deadline, Nate Agbetu was alerted to this by a friend, a listener of the show who felt Nate's enterprising and creativity may suit such an initiative. He applied, made the program and has since gone onto exciting new beginnings with Wieden & Kennedy and Nike in various roles.I'm joined by Nate to share the story, alongside current D&AD president, Steve Vranakis, Executive Creative Director of Google Creative Lab, representing different levels of industry experience. I sit in the middle and try to keep up with two fascinating people.Join us as we discuss many aspects of creativity, energy, raw talent and upbringing with some hilarious tales of youthful misbehaviour, incredible young innovation and SHIFT 2018, which is now open for applications.Be a part of the conversation @arrestallmimics on social media now!https://www.dandad.org/en/d-ad-new-blood-shift-london/https://www.8o8nate.com/http://stevevranakis.com/https://www.creativelab5.com/http://instagram.com/8o8natehttps://twitter.com/stevevran?lang=en

Ep 113: Flow’s founder and Creative Director Karl Doran shares the story behind the animation & film

Flow is a creative agency specialising in animation, film and video production. I'm joined by founder and Creative Director Karl Doran who shares a great story of yet another unconventional, longer route into the arts. Karl discusses the recent run of awards, how the work of Barney Ibbotson in the studio windows brought in a crucial job for Arts Council England and why it's essential to create a dynamic environment of respect for all staff at an agency, with space for individuality and ideas breeds great results.We also discuss the current Manchester creative scene, the city's transformations over the last decade and why growing up on formerly Europe's largest council estate, Wythenshawe wasn't such a bad thing.Get your thoughts over on social media @arrestallmimics and tell us how you deal with the awkward scenario of not recognising someone you chat to on social media, in real life!http://www.weareflow.uk/https://www.instagram.com/weareflow/https://twitter.com/kddoranhttps://twitter.com/We_Are_Flow

Ep 112: Weird World Cup - the visual side of the world’s greatest football tournament

The FIFA world cup is a cocktail of emotions, memories, opportunity and athletic prowess, but without the visual decadence we've had over the years, what would those memories be?Gordon Reid of Middleboop and Callum Stephenson created the wonderful 'Weird World Cup' following a throwaway conversation in a London pub. 20 visual communicators have designed 20 beer mats with their favourite weird world cup moment, with the proceeds supporting the fantastic Football Beyond Borders charity work and we sit down to discuss it, along with all things world cup design.It's a shambles, but we cover kits, logos, moments and the awesome response to such a heartfelt project. Do go and treat yourself to a succulent set of mats at http://weirdworldcup.com and get your own memories to @arrestallmimics on social media now.https://footballbeyondborders.org/http://middleboop.com/https://callumstephenson.com/

Ep 111: Dawinder Bansal, theatre producer and artist takes us to the 1980s and a special celebration

The third and final episode in the collaboration with the National Festival of Making.Travelling through cultural traditions, time and generations of family members, Dawinder Bansal collaborated with home-based artisans and the small businesses that ensured a 1980s wedding in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities went ahead with the unforgettable sensations that Bansal remembers from her youth. Calling out to the Lancashire community, Dawinder rounded up day-and-night samosa makers, stitchers of opulent outfits and intricate mehndi body artists who work together to make everything necessary for a traditional wedding, letting in visitors to the festival.Hear the full story as I head to the festival and talk to Dawinder, Master Chef finalist Moonira Hinglotwala, the ladies from the Blackburn curry club as I fill my own samosa and people getting a taste of something wonderful!Supported by http://Illustrationweb.com, http://heartinternet.co.uk and http://theaoi.com and special thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund/Arts Council England.https://www.dawinderbansal.com/https://festivalofmaking.co.uk/https://twitter.com/moonira6

X3: GDPR Exposed. All you need to know as an independent creative with Silvia Baumgart

You don't need to opt back in on this show.In collaboration with the Association of Illustrators, I'm joined by Silvia Baumgart who answers many questions from a panicked creative freelancer. Look no further that episode x3, GDPR exposed.Relax and take a breath.http://theaoi.comhttps://jwssllp.com/http://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.uk

Ep 110: LJB Studio launches Design Giving Magazine & discusses print/tactile design

The debut Arrest All Mimics video podcast is live and here's a teaser of my guest, LJB Studio's Laura Boast and what you can expect.To enjoy the full episode and visual treats on offer as we discuss Laura's journey, love of print, childhood art crimes and brand new magazine, Design Giving, head to https://youtu.be/x6jcQSJX4_Y now.The film is directed and filmed by Jake Powell Videography. Special thanks to Real Junk Food Manchester for the location an set is designed by Igloo Design.You can help bring Design Giving to life by supporting the Kickstarter at http://designgiving.co.uk/designgivinghttp://ljbstudio.co.ukhttps://www.jakeowenpowell.co.uk/Supported by Illustration Ltd, Heart Internet and the Association of Illustrators