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It's back! Season Two - My Life in Design podcast with new partner, the DBA
Vicky Stoakes
Red Setter
“My Life in Design” Podcast Series Two
Red Setter announces new collaboration with the Design Business Association
How did some of the world’s best designers, strategists, and agency leads, get into design? How did they know it was even a thing they could form a career around?
The second season of ‘My Life in Design’ podcast which addresses these questions and more, launches on Thursday 26th January with the Design Business Association announced as the new partner alongside brand design PR specialist Red Setter.
Supporting the industry by championing the transformative power of design, the DBA is a natural partner to the podcast in its ongoing commitment to break down barriers in the design industry and make it a more inclusive and diverse community.
Series two speaks to another group of design leaders about their journeys, unlocking their secrets and sharing their learnings to building a career in design, from education, to internships, to first jobs, to failures and success. Crucially offering actionable advice to the next generation of how to make design a successful career.
Hosted by Claire Blyth, co-founder of the Design Community Hub and founder of Red Setter, her previous guests have included Gush Mundae of Bulletproof, Max Ottignon of Ragged Edge and Kathryn and Kirsty of Mother Design.
The new series kicks off with guests Baxter & Bailey, with future guests including: Aporva Baxi of DixonBaxi, Dave Palmer of LOVE, Liza Enebeis of Studio Dumbar, Craig Oldham of Office of Craig Oldham, and Vince Frost (amongst others).
My Life in Design
“I’ve always loved the opportunities in the design sector,” says Blyth. “There are so many different ways into it. There are so many different careers to be found in it. And it’s packed full of people with fascinating stories to tell. That’s what I want to shine a light onto with this podcast.”
In the first ten episodes, listeners heard the founder of the world’s largest independent branding firm tell the story of how graffiti first sparked his love of typography. Another explored the links between branding and religion. And the head of global brand experience at a leading consumer goods corporate talked about how design gives him a glimpse into the future.
This series we hear Liza from Studio Dumbar talk about her pancake analogy for roles within an agency, how Aporva from DixonBaxi created hand made portfolios in boxes that he took along to his favourite studios, and how comics and Bauhaus influenced Matt & Dom from Baxter & Bailey.
Blyth concludes: “Whether you’re looking for your first break in the industry, or you’re looking for your latest inspiration, I think these conversations have something to offer everyone.”
New Partnership
Speaking of the new collaboration, Deborah Dawton, chief executive of the DBA says: “The DBA is delighted to be partnering Red Setter on the ‘My Life in Design’ podcast. Featuring industry role models, the series will explore their fascinating, wide-ranging journeys into a life in design.
“The DBA is committed to helping the industry attract future talent from diverse backgrounds into the sector. By celebrating how differences are valuable, I’m excited to see the podcast help inspire this positive change.”
Episodes will land weekly on Thursdays on iTunes, Spotify and other leading podcast platforms.
