Past Lectures
Our creatives talk about their work and also share their experiences and thoughts with practical advice for students on getting their first step into the world of professional design – something relevant to all design disciplines.
21st November 2011 – Joe Joiner & Alex Hill
Joe and Alex are two former graduates from Chelsea College of Art & Design, they both have an extreme experience in the design world, and have done work experience in various companies, aboard as well.
The lecture was interesting and introduced us to knew items.
For more information follow the links to their websites…
17th October 2011 – Nathan Davis
Tee Design is an integrated marketing agency run by Nathan Davis, the first and only RAR recommended design agency in the Greater Plymouth area. Nathan also run a monthly speakers network called Creative Brkfst.
He spoke about ‘copyright’ in the design world and how to always watch out for the people who are ‘out to get you’. Tee Design has worked with a range of companies such as Daler Rowney, BMW, Strepsils, and Boots!
Find more information on their website!
5th May 2010 – Si Scott
Graphic Designer and Illustrator. Taking inspiration from music; Si creates beautiful hand crafted (with ink and pen) typography. You only need to log onto the website and you will recognise and fall in love with the distinct and unique style. He has an impressive client list including; Volvo, Hugo Boss, Nike, Guinness, Orange, MTV, Absolut, Tiffany & Co, Miller and American Express.
(http://www.breedlondon.com/artists/si-scott/)
22nd April 2010 Public Face of Power – Katarina Gatialova
A lecture about communist propaganda posters from Czechoslovakia and Central Europe in the second half of the 20th century.
Face of Power from Designers Society on Vimeo.
10th March 2010 – Michael Greenland from Greenland Studio
Michael is the owner of Greenland Studio, a creative agency in Exmouth that offers graphic and product design, as well as illustration and animation. A broad range of design that proved to be a very interesting and enjoyable lecture!
(http://www.greenlandstudio.co.uk)
Michael Greenland_10/03/10 from Designers Society on Vimeo.
3rd March 2010 – Ex-Graduates Presentation
Sarah Ford from Toucan Design showcasing some of the work they do, talking about the benefits of teamwork & collaboration and an insight into a designers life.
(http://www.sarah4d.com).
Will Stahl-Timmins – PhD Researcher in Information Graphics. Is postgraduate studies the way forward for you?
(http://www.willstahl.com)
Ex_graduates lecture from Designers Society on Vimeo.
19th January 2010 – Harry Pearce of Pentagram
This lecture and subsequent exhibition of students work won the society ‘Best Society Event’ at the UPSU awards ceremony in April 2010.
Harry’s work touches many disciplines, from spatial design and identity to print and packaging. He is also dedicated to supporting human rights and over the last 15 years has created all the design material for Witness – founded by Peter Gabriel. In 2006 he joined Pentagram’s London office as Partner.
(http://www.pentagram.com)
Harry Pearce – 19/01/10 from Designers Society on Vimeo.
25th November 2009 – Mark Lloyd and Joanna Peirce
Mark Lloyd (Creative Director) and Joanna Peirce (Account Executive and ex-graduate) both work at Webb Scarlett deVlam, a branding and packaging company in London.
(http://www.wsdv.com)
designers_society_25/11/09 from Designers Society on Vimeo.
19th October 2009 – Patrick Baglee
Patrick Baglee is Director of Creative Strategy at Navyblue, an international brand development agency. He is the former Chair of The Typographic Circle, and Founder of 4 Designers, an annual student conference held in London in February, which we intend to visit each year.
(http://www.navyblue.com)
Patrick Baglee from Designers Society on Vimeo.
Lectures Filmed by Jake Rowlinson, Clare Thrower and Mario Picariello.