Modes of Making
Modes of Making
Lottie Mac
The podcast that focuses on the process before the piece. In each episode, I'll be divulging into truthful conversations about ways of making. How to keep your juices flowing, how creatives have got to their current situations and the methods in which they work. This podcast exists to be a non-hierarchical space for conversation across all creative sectors and experience backgrounds. We hope that after listening to each episode you'll be ready to work on what you love having been inspired, as our focus on this podcast isn't the end goal, but the process of a creative.
Fashion Designer, Yaku Stapleton.
listen as we explore Yaku's abstract approach to making, research, and idea development. As well as what it takes to start your own creative business, win scholarships, and build a team.
Oct 28, 2024
59 min
Ep. 8 with Director & photographer Flora Scott
In this episode, hungover host Lottie sits down with director, photographer, and poet Flora Scott, delving into the process of creating her first short film. How to develop your ideas and live with them, the importance of place, peers, and poetry within her practice, and how you must train your self-trust just like you do your muscles.
Jan 24, 2024
56 min
Ep. 7 with photographer Ollie Babajide Tikare
Dive into the practice and approach to capturing the beauty and questions of life with Ollie Babajide Tikare. His candid yet considered practice fills this episode with a great insight into approaching still imagery.
Dec 21, 2023
1 hr
Ep. 6 with Rosa Maggiora, Set and costume Designer.
We sit down with Rosa Maggiora to discuss all things theatre set design, reflecting on her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Discussing adjusting to budgets, model making, and idea development in developing set design, this episode is perfect for those wanting to know more about the theatre set design industry.
Dec 12, 2023
41 min
Ep. 5 with Josie Ko, multidisciplinary Artist.
In this episode, Josie Ko speaks on navigating white-dominated art spaces, and how to be a freelance artist, as well as talking tips and discussions around applications and funding.  We also discuss how to develop the physical logistics of making sculptural works and the importance of valuing yourself as an artist.
Sep 12, 2023
1 hr 8 min
Ep.4 with Mia Sakai, Magazine Founder and Creative Director
This week we are joined by Mia Sakai, Aether magazine Founder, creative director, producer and photographer. Learn what it takes to run a magazine, handle your finances, and organise shoots, as well as tips for collaboration, working with brands, creating your own brand, and the importance of sharing knowledge and soo much more! @miasakai95 @aethermagazine
Jun 29, 2023
59 min
Modes of Making Ep 3. With Gum London founders Ella Rush and Kiah Bibby
In this episode, we sit down with Jewelry brand founders Ella Rush and Kiah Bibby to discuss all things creative business ventures. We take a deep dive into the process of running a creative brand from naming a company, to testing, learning new technologies, and creative direction. Discussing the importance of research and references as well as developing brand identity this episode isn't one to be missed for the creative businesses-minded people! @gum.ldn
Jun 12, 2023
51 min
Modes of Making Ep2. with Creative Platform Founder & physicist Noah Chulu Chinn
For the second episode of Modes of Making we are joined by the Co-founder of Sum weekly and Ph.D. nuclear physicist Noah Chulu Chinn. We discuss transitioning passion projects into money-making soulful business ventures to ensure longevity in creativity, balancing academic and creative time as well as thinking long term to benefit yourself short term, enjoy!
Jun 1, 2023
30 min
Modes of Making Ep1. with Painter Mattia Guarnera-MacCarthy
For the first-ever episode of Modes of Making we welcome Mattia Guarnera-MacCarthy, a painter from South East London. We take a deep dive into his practice and hear about the importance of studio space, community makers, and choosing the right art school for you. And, of course, his process of making, from abstracted research leading to accidental inspiration to incorporating your everyday and problem-solving into your practice as well as the impact aphantasia has on Mattia’s work.
May 15, 2023
41 min
Modes of Making Trailer
Welcome to Modes of Making! I'm @lottiemac98 , the host of Modes of Making, the podcast that focuses on all things creative process. In each episode I'll be speaking with someone new, exploring their practice and how their works come to be. I'm so excited to start this journey with you! The first Episode is out soon!
May 2, 2023
50 sec