UNLOCKED: GBI 2021
UNLOCKED: GBI 2021
UNLOCKED GBI
2021 is not game over, we're ready for the next level. The graduates of London College of Communication's Graphic Branding & Identity BA invite you to the launch of their podcast UNLOCKED a series of interviews with industry innovators who have collaborated with the students over the last year.
Hannah Tunley & Emily Mayers (Intern & Sr Designer at BrandOpus) in conversation with Sophia Demetriades
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episode’s guests are GB&I alumni Hannah & BrandOpus senior designer Emily, here to talk about the annual student BrandOpus Crysalis competition. Discussion Highlights include: • Getting into industry – how to find your place • Polishing your portfolio & sidehustling • Developing your own design process UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here
Sep 1, 2021
24 min
Tess Sweeney (freelance graphic designer) in conversation with Chelsea Chimanyi & Morgan Davis-Ball
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episodes guest is Tess Sweeney, a freelance graphic designer sharing the highs and lows of designing within a pandemic. Discussion Highlights include: • Lockdown encouraged me to redefine my values as a designer • Collaborating with other creatives builds confidence in your own work • Don’t be too precious with your ideas, it’s all a part of the process UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here
Jul 14, 2021
26 min
Ferry Van Dijk & Will Nicholson (SCHWeP) in conversation with Samuele Di Mauro
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episode’s guests are Ferry Van Dijk & Will Nicholson who collaborate on the Southwark Culture Health and Wellbeing Partnership (SCHWeP), a group seeking to tackle the health inequalities in Southwark. Discussion Highlights include: • Building Trust and Engagement when designing for various communities • Stepping into industry, don’t be disheartened if at first you don’t succeed • Designing isn’t just a transaction, but a mutual working relationship UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here
Jul 14, 2021
31 min
Ric Bell (Founder of Delivered by Post) in conversation with Chelsea Chimanyi & Morgan Davis-Ball
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episodes guest is Ric Bell, the founder of the multi-disciplinary design studio, Delivered By Post . Discussion Highlights include: • Designing beyond the brief • Working with friends and family, the dos & don’ts • Never work for free UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here
Jul 14, 2021
48 min
Andy Hardwick (founder of RE:ACT) in conversation with Agota Rencsenyi
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episodes guest is Andy Hardwick, the creative director at Hard Edge and founder of RE:ACT., an Australian road safety initiative.   Discussion Highlights include: The winning RE:ACT Campaign  Working in a pandemic  Advice for graduating in 2021  UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here 
Jul 6, 2021
18 min
Laura Gordon (designer at The Liminal Space)in conversation with Chelsea Chimanyi & Morgan Davis-Ball
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episode's guest is Laura Gordon, graphic designer at creative consultancy The Liminal Space. Discussion Highlights include: How to read the room  You are more than your work  There is always another project come UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here 
Jul 6, 2021
36 min
Sheriff-Deen Showobi (creator of Oscar Deen) in conversation with Suyeon Song
Hosted by the 2021 Graphic Branding & Identity (BA) Graduates. This episode's guest is Sheriff-Deen Showobi, the creator of London-based luxury eyewear brand Oscar Deen. Discussion Highlights include: The common interests which form the backbone of a successful partnership The creative process of designing new eyewear frames Understanding self-worth for new creatives UNLOCKED is part of the NEXL LEVEL Degree Show 2021 follow us as @gbilcc and see our graduates work here 
Jul 6, 2021
30 min