In The Arena with…
Laura Jane Boast
We discuss our shared love of Brené Brown, her recent rebrand and flying solo (literally), with the founder of Conscious Made, a Manchester-based design studio.
Leandro Assis
Rio de Janeiro-based artist, art director and letterer Lebassis discusses his Brazillian upbringing, fitting in vs. standing out and creating for RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Studio Up North
SUN is a brand strategy and design studio based in the North West. We speak to the team about life, design and family at SUN.
Neeraj Kainth
Birmingham based graphic design graduate, host of Fuse Birmingham and member of the Birmingham Design team Neeraj Kainth shares with us the power and importance of creative community.
Kieron Lewis
Freelance designer, D&AD Judge and Adobe Live speaker Kieron Lewis talks to us about doing your subject justice and why transparency is key.
Luke Tonge
Being your own boss, the return of live events & bridging the gap between education and industry.
Ben Thornton
Designer at Planning Unit, Ben Thornton talks about working under pressure, the unexpected benefits of mentoring and YouTube rabbit holes.
Nikky Lyle
Creative recruiter Nikky Lyle, talks to us about privilege, the highs and lows of lockdown and stepping into industry.
Max Ottignon
The co-founder of Ragged Edge talks to us about finding your point of difference, hiring people better than you and asking yourself uncomfortable questions.
Sophia Carey
Sophia Carey is a freelance photographer and designer working predominantly in portraiture and fashion, whilst also racking up over 250k views on YouTube.
Ben Clarke
We talk to Ben Clarke, the ‘Lanky but Lovely’ creative intern at Gymshark about internships, side hustles and letting go of perfection.
Taaryn Brench
Leeds-based designer and illustrator Taaryn Brench, talks to The Arena team about her experience with apprenticeships, overcoming adversity and craving creative variety.
Mary Hemingway: Shining a spotlight on design by women
Pivoting careers, prioritising family and celebrating female and non-binary creatives.
Simon Dixon: You can’t cheat hard work
We talk to the co-founder of DixonBaxi about his creative beginnings, the portfolios that stand out and always being in beta.
Kei Maye: Comfort zones & Creative Champs
London-based Creative Consultant and Educator, Kei Maye, talks about hosting the Creative Champs podcast, her time as a teacher and stepping out your comfort zone.
Hawwa Alam: Forging your own path
Exploring identity, your creative calling and the highs & lows of social media.
James McLearie: Navigating creative career paths
Where to find them, how to secure them and when to leave them. We talk to design recruiter James, about all things jobs.