Designer Talks Podcast
Lefteris Heretakis
Designer Talks podcast embarks on a captivating exploration that delves deep into the intricate tapestry of the professional designer's persona. Beyond merely scratching the surface, this podcast endeavours to unravel the profound motivations that propel individuals into the field of design, shedding light on the underlying passions, inspirations, and driving forces that fuel their creative journey.
In each episode, the podcast intricately dissects the 'why' of design — probing into the profound motivations and personal narratives that underpin a designer's choice to embark on a career in the creative realm. Through engaging interviews and thoughtful conversations, the podcast seeks to uncover the unique stories that drive these designers, unveiling the diverse array of influences that have shaped their creative perspectives.
The discourse extends beyond the 'why' to encompass the 'how' of design, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the methodologies, processes, and strategies employed by seasoned designers. From conceptualisation to execution, the podcast serves as a backstage pass to the intricate dance between imagination and realisation, providing invaluable insights into the mechanics of the design process.
Moreover, the podcast endeavours to decode the very essence of what makes designers 'tick.' It goes beyond the tangible aspects of their craft, exploring the intangible elements such as creativity, resilience, and adaptability that define a designer's character. By unravelling these intricacies, Designer Talks offers a holistic view of the professional designer as a multifaceted individual with a unique blend of skills, traits, and perspectives.
Education becomes a focal point of discussion as well, with the podcast probing into the diverse educational backgrounds that designers bring to their practice. It explores the role of formal education, mentorship, and experiential learning in shaping a designer's trajectory, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the varied paths that lead individuals to become proficient in their craft.
Ultimately, the podcast seeks to illuminate the profound meaning that design holds for each featured professional. It goes beyond the superficial aspects of aesthetics and functionality, delving into the philosophical and personal dimensions of design. By providing a platform for designers to articulate their visions, beliefs, and philosophies, Designer Talks podcast captures the essence of design as a deeply personal and transformative journey. In essence, the podcast is a captivating journey that navigates the intricate landscapes of the design profession, offering a nuanced and multifaceted exploration of the individuals who shape and define the world through their creative endeavours.
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 1 - Jamie Ellul
Designer Talks Podcast
05/06/21 • 48 min
Designer Talks podcast asking designers, how they do it, why they do it and what makes them tick and what design means to them, hosted and produced by Lefteris Heretakis aCSDf.
In 2007 as a senior freelance designer, Jamie worked with The Partners, 300million, fivefootsix and Wiedemann Lampe before establishing Magpie Studio in a pub in early 2008 with two of his best buddies. Magpie Studio went on to become one of the UK’s most internationally awarded agencies (6th in the Design Week Creative Survey 2013) working with household names from Apple to the British Heart Foundation, Nike to Royal Mail.
In 2013 Jamie relocated to Bath where he started Supple Studio (not in a pub this time). Bringing with him a wealth of experience and an enviable list of clients. Over the years he's written various articles for the British design press and has been awarded a plethora of pieces of wood, metal and paper – eighteen D&AD Awards (including three silver nominations, an Impact Award and two Yellow Pencils), thirteen Design Week Awards, two ADC NY Silver Awards and a Cannes Gold Lion for branding. But he never got himself the elusive record deal he was really after.
Twitter: @jamie_ellul @supplestudio
Website: https://supplestudio.com
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 3 - Raymond Turner FCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
08/03/21 • 61 min
Designer Talks podcast asking designers, how they do it, why they do it and what makes them tick and what design means to them, hosted and produced by Lefteris Heretakis aCSDf.
Raymond Turner FCSD has been described as ‘a thought leader’ (Sean McNulty, Chairman, Dolmen-design and innovation, Ireland); ‘a design legend’ (Clive Grinyer, Director of Customer Experience, Barclays Bank, UK); ‘an inspiration and mentor to many’ (James Berry, Director, Woods Bagot Architecture, UK); ‘one of the few who have dominated the profession of Design Management’ (the late Peter Gorb, Life Fellow of the DMI and Professor of London Business School); and having had ‘an illustrious career in design, design management and design leadership’ (Robert Blaich, former Design Director, Philips, USA).
He is an internationally recognised authority on the strategic value of design leadership and management to business, government and society. Practical commercial experience of working in this area has been the focus of his career as a designer, design manager, consultant and corporate design director.
His practical experience, and innate interpersonal and communication skills, enabled him to work successfully with large corporations and small to medium size businesses across a wide range of industries. These include transportation, construction and real estate development, local and national government, city planning, public broadcasting, banking and health insurance, industrial and domestic product manufacturing. His ability to work with multidisciplinary teams enables clients to maximise design effectiveness within strict financial and time constraints.
He is one of the few design professionals who has held senior posts on both sides of the client-designer divide. Raymond was Design Director of two companies, London Transport, the provider of public transport services in the capital, and BAA, the world’s largest privately owned airport company. He has also been Managing Director of two international multidisciplinary design consultancies, Kilkenny Design in Ireland and Wolff Olins in London, UK.
http://www.raymondturner.ie
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 2 - Martin Darbyshire FCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
06/09/21 • 51 min
Martin Darbyshire, CEO at Tangerine
Designer Talks podcast asking designers, how they do it, why they do it and what makes them tick and what design means to them, hosted and produced by Lefteris Heretakis aCSDf.
Martin has been inspiring companies to take bigger leaps forward through design at Tangerine since co-founding the company in 1989. Under his stewardship Tangerine has grown into an international design consultancy with offices in the UK, South Korea and Brazil; from which Tangerine exports product and service innovation and customer experience design services to the world’s leading brands, service providers and manufacturers.
As CEO, Martin leads the strategic and commercial development of the design consultancy. Identifying new business opportunities and growth potential in new sectors, managing high-level client relationships, and driving innovation in the outstanding design work that that the consultancy delivers for its clients.
From tangerine’s beginning, the company won exciting overseas clients in Asia and America including Apple, Hitachi and LG, working strategically with the consumer electronics companies on design strategy, product innovation and industrial design. Over the company’s three-decade history, Martin has been instrumental to tangerine broadening its focus to develop wider expertise and move into sectors such as mobility, retail, hospitality, brand environments, service design and user-experience. Tangerine has completed numerous, diverse projects that create exceptional customer experiences for both businesses and their consumers for clients including British Airways, Sky, Cepsa, Gulf Air, Hyundai, Huawei, Innisfree, Nikon, Samsung and Toyota.
A design leader on the international stage, Martin combines his work for tangerine with a worldwide programme of keynote speeches and activities promoting the importance of design to improve business success and human well-being. Martin has served two terms as a board member of the World Design Organization (formerly ICSID). He was formerly a visiting professor at Central Saint Martins, University of Arts, London. He is a trustee of the UK Design Council, a member of the UK Government’s Infrastructure Exports: UK (IE:UK), a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Chartered Society of Designers, and a long-standing juror at the Red Dot Awards in Europe and Asia.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangerinelondon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangerinedesignconsultancy
Twitter: @tangerinelondon
Website: www.tangerine.net
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 7 - Nic Banks FCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
05/12/22 • 54 min
Nic Banks is the Founding Director of Atelier Pacific. Initially trained as an Engineer, he has over 30 years of experience working on a wide range of design projects. Prior to setting up Atelier Pacific, Nic worked in Milan with the renowned Italian architect Michele DeLucchi then from 1992 with Lord Norman Foster’s architectural and design practice in Hong Kong, where he led one of the design teams responsible for the passenger terminal building at Hong Kong's new airport. During his career, Nic has worked on a number of prestigious projects and has liaised with Clients as diverse as Cheung Kong, Deutsche Bank, Forever 21, the Hong Kong Airport Authority, Louis Vuitton, the Taiwan High-speed Rail Authority and Victoria’s Secret. Under the name of his own practice, Atelier Pacific, Nic has undertaken a number of fit–out and new–build projects for both commercial and private clients, as well as contributed to many important design, architectural, and master-planning public-realm projects in Asia. Nic is a full member of various professional organisations in London and Hong Kong; has taught and presented papers at numerous educational establishments and conferences; and had his work widely published and exhibited.
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 9 - Lois Blackhurst MCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
09/15/24 • 42 min
Lois is a hands-on, ideas-driven creative problem solver with a keen eye for detail. With over two decades of experience, she is a firm believer in the commercial impact of design – and has proved it through compelling campaigns and brand identities, working with clients such as Morrisons, Canon, Cemex, Metro Bank, and Jamie Oliver. A passionate supporter of the next generation of designers, she regularly mentors, organises portfolio reviews, and sets live briefs in collaboration with local universities.
https://stbdesign.com/
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 8 - Peter Karn MCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
08/31/22 • 57 min
Peter is a professional experiential designer with over 18 years experience working with some of the worlds top creatives and international clients. He has a passion for innovation and a strong belief in collaboration. This philosophy has enabled Peter to build a talented and professional design team from a variety of disciplines, ensuring that all projects are practical, specific to the design brief and are truly world class. He understands that designs need to continually reflect the changing market place and he has the ability to truly listen to each client and their needs, and subsequently provide engaging interactive solutions.
As Global Creative Director of experiential design agency MET Studio, Peter creates highly innovative, interactive and immersive projects that connect audiences with stories. Peter’s recent project have included The Singapore Bicentennial Experience, Blink: The End is In Sight Exhibition at Oxo Tower and the Mobility Pavilion at Expo 2020.
www.metstudiodesign.com
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 6 - Anthony Dalby FCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
02/10/22 • 40 min
Anthony currently works as a Design Leader, Vice President for the LEGO Group. He is currently focused on experience design and leads the LEGO Group’s building experience teams.
Anthony has been working in the design industry since leaving Central St Martins in 1989 and worked as a product designer for a decade before moving into design management and leadership.
He has managed and led design in highly commercial environments with Nortel, Nokia, Microsoft & currently the LEGO Group, and across the full spectrum of skills and expertise from product, graphics and digital through to end to end consumer experiences.
Anthony is extremely passionate about design leadership and the diverse skills needed to succeed and deliver the best consumer experiences possible.
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 5 -Vicki Lovegrove MCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
12/01/21 • 48 min
Based in Staffordshire, UK, Vicki Lovegrove is a graphic designer and creative confidence coach.
She has worked in the creative industries for over 30 years, 18 of which have been in her home-based design consultancy. Vicki is a Member of the Chartered Society of Designers
Her design clients range from small businesses to global brands, and she has guest lectured in universities as far afield as Dehli.
Vicki successfully works her design and coaching business around her family, husband and two children, and Rocky, the studio dog.
My three main online links are:
Design: https://www.seventy-three.co.uk
Coaching: https://www.vickilovegrove.co.uk/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickilovegrove/
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Designer Talks podcast Ep. 4 - David Worthington FCSD
Designer Talks Podcast
09/23/21 • 57 min
Designer Talks podcast asking designers, how they do it, why they do it and what makes them tick and what design means to them, hosted and produced by Lefteris Heretakis aCSDf.
David is non-exec chairman of branding consultancy Holmes & Marchant with offices in London, Singapore, Shanghai and New York. He is also an independent consultant to various clients, including Sainsbury’s and Swiss Re, prior to which he was managing director of the Conran Design Group and chairman of Designersblock.
He is chair of trustees of the River and Rowing Museum and a former trustee and trading board chairman of the London Transport Museum.
In the education arena he has recently completed six years as a governor of Ravensbourne University London, prior to which he was chairman of the Skills Council for the creative and cultural industries - CCSkills.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers, the RSA and an Honorary Fellow of Cardiff Metropolitan University.
https://www.holmesandmarchant.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does Designer Talks Podcast have?
Designer Talks Podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does Designer Talks Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Product, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Architecture, Digital Media, Design, Podcasts, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Designer Talks Podcast?
The episode title 'Designer Talks podcast Ep. 8 - Peter Karn MCSD' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Designer Talks Podcast?
The average episode length on Designer Talks Podcast is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Designer Talks Podcast released?
Episodes of Designer Talks Podcast are typically released every 71 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Designer Talks Podcast?
The first episode of Designer Talks Podcast was released on May 6, 2021.
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