https://podcasts.bcast.fm/work-in-design en Work In Design What is the job of a designer, and how can I become a designer? We interview leading designers to find out. Good design has the power to improve the world and our experience of it. Bad design can add to the world’s growing problems. Work In Design aims to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and problem solvers to tackle issues relative to their lifetime and beyond. If you’re a young creative person and you’re wondering what jobs could suit you after school, or perhaps you’d already like to pursue a career in design, then this podcast could be for you. If you’d like to find out any more about any of the episodes and interview guests, please visit workindesign.co.uk. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/15213c96-6585-11f1-847d-8b8357df9ff8/image/442b003a38caab95c8d468a940f8da01.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://podcasts.bcast.fm/work-in-design no episodic Kieron Bakewell What is the job of a designer, and how can I become a designer? We interview leading designers to find out. Good design has the power to improve the world and our experience of it. Bad design can add to the world’s growing problems. Work In Design aims to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and problem solvers to tackle issues relative to their lifetime and beyond. If you’re a young creative person and you’re wondering what jobs could suit you after school, or perhaps you’d already like to pursue a career in design, then this podcast could be for you. If you’d like to find out any more about any of the episodes and interview guests, please visit workindesign.co.uk. Kieron Bakewell https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/x816731n-furniture-design-and-design-education-with-dr-lynn-jones Today I’m joined by Dr Lynn Jones. A doctor of furniture no less as Lynn holds a Phd in furniture design. Lynn’s business, ‘Lynn Jones Associates’ specialises in career advice for the furniture industry and searching for specialist staff. Lynn spent spent 30 years as a furniture design educator, running the Masters level furniture design course at Buckinghamshire University.Lynn has also been a practicing designer, previously to teaching and as part of gaining her Phd, one output being an award winning chair that has been in production for 20 years. It’s fair to say that Lynn knows a lot about learning creativity and starting a career in furniture design. Lynn has 2 young creative daughters herself and is passionate about supporting graduates in their first career steps. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:06:00 -0000 Furniture Design and Design Education with Dr Lynn Jones full 1 9 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Dr Lynn Jones. A doctor of furniture no less as Lynn holds a Phd in furniture design. Lynn’s business, ‘Lynn Jones Associates’ specialises in career advice for the furniture industry and searching for specialist staff. Lynn spent spent 30 years as a furniture design educator, running the Masters level furniture design course at Buckinghamshire University. Lynn has also been a practicing designer, previously to teaching and as part of gaining her Phd, one output being an award winning chair that has been in production for 20 years. It’s fair to say that Lynn knows a lot about learning creativity and starting a career in furniture design. Lynn has 2 young creative daughters herself and is passionate about supporting graduates in their first career steps. Today I’m joined by Dr Lynn Jones. A doctor of furniture no less as Lynn holds a Phd in furniture design. Lynn’s business, ‘Lynn Jones Associates’ specialises in career advice for the furniture industry and searching for specialist staff. Lynn spent spent 30 years as a furniture design educator, running the Masters level furniture design course at Buckinghamshire University.Lynn has also been a practicing designer, previously to teaching and as part of gaining her Phd, one output being an award winning chair that has been in production for 20 years. It’s fair to say that Lynn knows a lot about learning creativity and starting a career in furniture design. Lynn has 2 young creative daughters herself and is passionate about supporting graduates in their first career steps. Lynn spent spent 30 years as a furniture design educator, running the Masters level furniture design course at Buckinghamshire University.
Lynn has also been a practicing designer, previously to teaching and as part of gaining her Phd, one output being an award winning chair that has been in production for 20 years. 
It’s fair to say that Lynn knows a lot about learning creativity and starting a career in furniture design. Lynn has 2 young creative daughters herself and is passionate about supporting graduates in their first career steps.

]]> 1247 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/vn5074z8-industrial-design-with-michael-omotosho Today I’m joined by Michael Omotosho. Michael is an Industrial Designer based in Bradford, Yorkshire. He’s worked as a freelance designer, launched his own products and now works for Jaguar Land Rover in innovation. Michael was educated in Nigeria before moving to the UK and has experience with convincing his support network that design is a ‘proper job’! I’m excited to hear how Michael has overcome barriers and built his career in design.This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London.  Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:03:00 -0000 Industrial Design with Michael Omotosho full 1 8 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Michael Omotosho. Michael is an Industrial Designer based in Bradford, Yorkshire. He’s worked as a freelance designer, launched his own products and now works for Jaguar Land Rover in innovation. Michael was educated in Nigeria before moving to the UK and has experience with convincing his support network that design is a ‘proper job’! I’m excited to hear how Michael has overcome barriers and built his career in design. This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London. Today I’m joined by Michael Omotosho. Michael is an Industrial Designer based in Bradford, Yorkshire. He’s worked as a freelance designer, launched his own products and now works for Jaguar Land Rover in innovation. Michael was educated in Nigeria before moving to the UK and has experience with convincing his support network that design is a ‘proper job’! I’m excited to hear how Michael has overcome barriers and built his career in design.This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London. 
Michael was educated in Nigeria before moving to the UK and has experience with convincing his support network that design is a ‘proper job’! 

I’m excited to hear how Michael has overcome barriers and built his career in design.

This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London. ]]> 2829 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/2nx3qry8-design-and-entrepreneurship-with-zoe-de-pass Today I’m joined by Zoe De Pass. Zoe has worked across interior design, furniture design, trend analysis and fashion. Today, Zoe’s known predominantly for her work on social media as ‘dress like a mum’, working with big brands such as Marks & Spencer and Samsung. Zoe also squeezes in running her own eyewear brand and being a mum of 3!  This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London, where Zoe exhibited in 2002 after studying 3D design at University. I’m excited to hear about how she’s turned her design education to a wide variety of job roles and her own business.  Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:58:00 -0000 Design and Entrepreneurship with Zoe de Pass full 1 7 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Zoe De Pass. Zoe has worked across interior design, furniture design, trend analysis and fashion. Today, Zoe’s known predominantly for her work on social media as ‘dress like a mum’, working with big brands such as Marks & Spencer and Samsung. Zoe also squeezes in running her own eyewear brand and being a mum of 3! This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London, where Zoe exhibited in 2002 after studying 3D design at University. I’m excited to hear about how she’s turned her design education to a wide variety of job roles and her own business. Today I’m joined by Zoe De Pass. Zoe has worked across interior design, furniture design, trend analysis and fashion. Today, Zoe’s known predominantly for her work on social media as ‘dress like a mum’, working with big brands such as Marks & Spencer and Samsung. Zoe also squeezes in running her own eyewear brand and being a mum of 3!  This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London, where Zoe exhibited in 2002 after studying 3D design at University. I’m excited to hear about how she’s turned her design education to a wide variety of job roles and her own business. 
Today, Zoe’s known predominantly for her work on social media as ‘dress like a mum’, working with big brands such as Marks & Spencer and Samsung. Zoe also squeezes in running her own eyewear brand and being a mum of 3!  

This episode was recorded live at New Designers 2023 exhibition in London, where Zoe exhibited in 2002 after studying 3D design at University. I’m excited to hear about how she’s turned her design education to a wide variety of job roles and her own business. 

]]> 2013 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/183lvm7n-interior-design-creative-direction-with-fiona-kennedy Today I’m joined by Fiona Kennedy. Fiona’s been working in design for over 20 years and is currently a leader in design at Education First (EF). EF operates schools in over 100 countries and has over 50,000 employees. I’m excited to hear about what role design plays in such a huge organisation and of course I want to know how Fiona got design in the first place.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.    Visit workindesign.co.ukhttps://www.ef.co.uk/ Education Firsthttp://www.sevilpeach.co.uk/ Sevil Peach Architects Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:15:00 -0000 Interior Design & Creative Direction with Fiona Kennedy full 1 6 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Fiona Kennedy. Fiona’s been working in design for over 20 years and is currently a leader in design at Education First (EF). EF operates schools in over 100 countries and has over 50,000 employees. I’m excited to hear about what role design plays in such a huge organisation and of course I want to know how Fiona got design in the first place. Today I’m joined by Fiona Kennedy. Fiona’s been working in design for over 20 years and is currently a leader in design at Education First (EF). EF operates schools in over 100 countries and has over 50,000 employees. I’m excited to hear about what role design plays in such a huge organisation and of course I want to know how Fiona got design in the first place.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.    Visit workindesign.co.ukhttps://www.ef.co.uk/ Education Firsthttp://www.sevilpeach.co.uk/ Sevil Peach Architects
I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!
  
During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? 

Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. 

If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. 
  
 Visit workindesign.co.uk

https://www.ef.co.uk/ Education First

http://www.sevilpeach.co.uk/ Sevil Peach Architects]]> 2374 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/68rz4rq8-industrial-design-with-stefan-bench Today I’m joined by Stefan Bench. Stefan is a Senior Industrial Designer at one of the most iconic Architectural practices in the World. Foster and Partners have changed the urban landscape globally with buildings ranging from stadiums, to airports, museums and skyscrapers. There are too many to iconic buildings to name but perhaps people will recognise buildings such as the gherkin in London, various Apple stores worldwide and the Lusail stadium that hosted the final of the recent football world cup.As well as architecture, Foster and Partners design products for their own buildings and also for manufacturing clients. This is where Stefan comes in.Stefan has worked as a designer for over 20 years, beginning with his own furniture business and then working as a designer for a number of other business before making his way to Fosters.I consider Stefan to be a true designer who has followed his passion to organisations where he can focus solely on design. I’m excited to find out how Stefan has navigated his career and of course how he got started.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.   Visit workindesign.co.ukhttps://www.fosterandpartners.com/ https://www.glennhowells.co.uk/ https://www.designweek.co.uk/ https://www.heatherwick.com/  Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Industrial Design with Stefan Bench full 1 5 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Stefan Bench. Stefan is a Senior Industrial Designer at one of the most iconic Architectural practices in the World. Foster and Partners have changed the urban landscape globally with buildings ranging from stadiums, to airports, museums and skyscrapers. There are too many to iconic buildings to name but perhaps people will recognise buildings such as the gherkin in London, various Apple stores worldwide and the Lusail stadium that hosted the final of the recent football world cup. As well as architecture, Foster and Partners design products for their own buildings and also for manufacturing clients. This is where Stefan comes in. Stefan has worked as a designer for over 20 years, beginning with his own furniture business and then working as a designer for a number of other business before making his way to Fosters. I consider Stefan to be a true designer who has followed his passion to organisations where he can focus solely on design. I’m excited to find out how Stefan has navigated his career and of course how he got started. Today I’m joined by Stefan Bench. Stefan is a Senior Industrial Designer at one of the most iconic Architectural practices in the World. Foster and Partners have changed the urban landscape globally with buildings ranging from stadiums, to airports, museums and skyscrapers. There are too many to iconic buildings to name but perhaps people will recognise buildings such as the gherkin in London, various Apple stores worldwide and the Lusail stadium that hosted the final of the recent football world cup.As well as architecture, Foster and Partners design products for their own buildings and also for manufacturing clients. This is where Stefan comes in.Stefan has worked as a designer for over 20 years, beginning with his own furniture business and then working as a designer for a number of other business before making his way to Fosters.I consider Stefan to be a true designer who has followed his passion to organisations where he can focus solely on design. I’m excited to find out how Stefan has navigated his career and of course how he got started.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.   Visit workindesign.co.ukhttps://www.fosterandpartners.com/ https://www.glennhowells.co.uk/ https://www.designweek.co.uk/ https://www.heatherwick.com/ 
As well as architecture, Foster and Partners design products for their own buildings and also for manufacturing clients. This is where Stefan comes in.

Stefan has worked as a designer for over 20 years, beginning with his own furniture business and then working as a designer for a number of other business before making his way to Fosters.
I consider Stefan to be a true designer who has followed his passion to organisations where he can focus solely on design. I’m excited to find out how Stefan has navigated his career and of course how he got started.

I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!
  
During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? 

Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. 

If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. 
  
Visit workindesign.co.uk

https://www.fosterandpartners.com/ 

https://www.glennhowells.co.uk/ 

https://www.designweek.co.uk/ 

https://www.heatherwick.com/ ]]> 2120 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/1n22m0rn-industrial-design-creative-direction-with-kirsty-whyte Today I’m joined by Kirsty Whyte. Kirsty has been working for over 10 years in various disciplines in design. She is currently a Brand and Design Director and has held previous roles as Director of product innovation and Creative Director. On top of all of this Kirsty has also founded her own luxury watch brand and Design studio.Kirsty has had a busy and varied career so far, I’m looking forward to hearing about how she has turned creativity into a job.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers?  Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way.  If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.   Visit workindesign.co.ukAsana (notes) https://asana.com/ Miro (collaboration) https://miro.com/ Soho house https://www.sohohome.com/Kirsty Whyte https://www.kirstywhyte.com/ Watch Brand https://www.freedomtoexist.com/De Montfort University Foundation course https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/foundation-courses/art-and-design-foundation-diploma/art-and-design-foundation-diploma.aspxNottingham Trent University https://www.ntu.ac.uk/ Erasmus https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/New Designers https://www.newdesigners.com/  Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:45:00 -0000 Industrial Design & Creative Direction with Kirsty Whyte full 1 4 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Kirsty Whyte. Kirsty has been working for over 10 years in various disciplines in design. She is currently a Brand and Design Director and has held previous roles as Director of product innovation and Creative Director. On top of all of this Kirsty has also founded her own luxury watch brand and Design studio. Kirsty has had a busy and varied career so far, I’m looking forward to hearing about how she has turned creativity into a job. Today I’m joined by Kirsty Whyte. Kirsty has been working for over 10 years in various disciplines in design. She is currently a Brand and Design Director and has held previous roles as Director of product innovation and Creative Director. On top of all of this Kirsty has also founded her own luxury watch brand and Design studio.Kirsty has had a busy and varied career so far, I’m looking forward to hearing about how she has turned creativity into a job.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers?  Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way.  If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.   Visit workindesign.co.ukAsana (notes) https://asana.com/ Miro (collaboration) https://miro.com/ Soho house https://www.sohohome.com/Kirsty Whyte https://www.kirstywhyte.com/ Watch Brand https://www.freedomtoexist.com/De Montfort University Foundation course https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/foundation-courses/art-and-design-foundation-diploma/art-and-design-foundation-diploma.aspxNottingham Trent University https://www.ntu.ac.uk/ Erasmus https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/New Designers https://www.newdesigners.com/  Kirsty has had a busy and varied career so far, I’m looking forward to hearing about how she has turned creativity into a job.

I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!
  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? 
 Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. 
 If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. 
  
Visit workindesign.co.uk

Asana (notes) https://asana.com/ 
Miro (collaboration) https://miro.com/ 
Soho house https://www.sohohome.com/
Kirsty Whyte https://www.kirstywhyte.com/ 
Watch Brand https://www.freedomtoexist.com/
De Montfort University Foundation course https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/foundation-courses/art-and-design-foundation-diploma/art-and-design-foundation-diploma.aspx

Nottingham Trent University https://www.ntu.ac.uk/ 

Erasmus https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/

New Designers https://www.newdesigners.com/ ]]> 1985 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/x8v3wqqn-design-careers-with-fabrizio-cocchiarella Today I’m lucky to be joined by not only a designer but a degree and masters level educator. This is an important episode as we’ll get some perspective from working as a designer and also some insight into design education after school.Fabrizio Cocchiarella, Fab as most people call him studied design right through to Master’s level at the Royal College of Art in London before going on to work for various companies in the space of interior design, retail design, and furniture design. Fab then moved on to work at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He has lead the 3-dimensional design degree course and is currently a Senior lecturer on the masters level interiors program.      I’ve known Fab for a very long time and regard him as one of the most creative people I know. I’m really interested to hear his perspective on how to go about turning creativity into a job.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers?  Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way.  If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.    Visit workindesign.co.ukhttps://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/ Manchester School of Art Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:30:00 -0000 Design Careers with Fabrizio Cocchiarella full 1 3 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m lucky to be joined by not only a designer but a degree and masters level educator. This is an important episode as we’ll get some perspective from working as a designer and also some insight into design education after school. Fabrizio Cocchiarella, Fab as most people call him studied design right through to Master’s level at the Royal College of Art in London before going on to work for various companies in the space of interior design, retail design, and furniture design. Fab then moved on to work at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He has lead the 3-dimensional design degree course and is currently a Senior lecturer on the masters level interiors program. I’ve known Fab for a very long time and regard him as one of the most creative people I know. I’m really interested to hear his perspective on how to go about turning creativity into a job. https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/ Manchester School of Art Today I’m lucky to be joined by not only a designer but a degree and masters level educator. This is an important episode as we’ll get some perspective from working as a designer and also some insight into design education after school.Fabrizio Cocchiarella, Fab as most people call him studied design right through to Master’s level at the Royal College of Art in London before going on to work for various companies in the space of interior design, retail design, and furniture design. Fab then moved on to work at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He has lead the 3-dimensional design degree course and is currently a Senior lecturer on the masters level interiors program.      I’ve known Fab for a very long time and regard him as one of the most creative people I know. I’m really interested to hear his perspective on how to go about turning creativity into a job.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers?  Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way.  If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.    Visit workindesign.co.ukhttps://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/ Manchester School of Art
Fabrizio Cocchiarella, Fab as most people call him studied design right through to Master’s level at the Royal College of Art in London before going on to work for various companies in the space of interior design, retail design, and furniture design. Fab then moved on to work at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He has lead the 3-dimensional design degree course and is currently a Senior lecturer on the masters level interiors program.      

I’ve known Fab for a very long time and regard him as one of the most creative people I know. I’m really interested to hear his perspective on how to go about turning creativity into a job.

I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!
  During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? 
 Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. 
 If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. 
  
 Visit workindesign.co.uk

https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/ Manchester School of Art
]]> 2390 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/pnlzrxmn-furniture-design-with-ric-frampton Ric Frampton has been working as a designer for the best part of 20 years. He’s worked at 2 of the leading furniture manufacturers in the UK and in 2018 he took the plunge and begin his own design consultancy. I’ve known Ric a long time and I’m excited to talk about his journey. Hopefully we can take some tips on a successful design career and starting your own business.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way! During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.   Visit workindesign.co.uk  Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:15:00 -0000 Furniture Design with Ric Frampton full 1 2 Kieron Bakewell Ric Frampton has been working as a designer for the best part of 20 years. He’s worked at 2 of the leading furniture manufacturers in the UK and in 2018 he took the plunge and begin his own design consultancy. I’ve known Ric a long time and I’m excited to talk about his journey. Hopefully we can take some tips on a successful design career and starting your own business. Ric Frampton has been working as a designer for the best part of 20 years. He’s worked at 2 of the leading furniture manufacturers in the UK and in 2018 he took the plunge and begin his own design consultancy. I’ve known Ric a long time and I’m excited to talk about his journey. Hopefully we can take some tips on a successful design career and starting your own business.I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way! During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way.   Visit workindesign.co.uk 
I’ve known Ric a long time and I’m excited to talk about his journey. Hopefully we can take some tips on a successful design career and starting your own business.

I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!
 During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? 
Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. 
If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. 
 
 Visit workindesign.co.uk ]]> 2079 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/vnw6w4r8-interior-design-with-zefa-mongan Today I’m joined by Zefa Mongan. Zefa is Associate Director at MCM, based in London. MCM is a design practice specialising in architecture, interior design, workplace strategy and behavioural change. Zefa is passionate about encouraging a new generation of designers, which is how we originally introduced. So … I’m excited to learn about Zefa’s career journey and what being a designer means to him.    https://mcm-uk.com/I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. Visit workindesign.co.uk Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Interior Design with Zefa Mongan full 1 1 Kieron Bakewell Today I’m joined by Zefa Mongan. Zefa is Associate Director at MCM, based in London. MCM is a design practice specialising in architecture, interior design, workplace strategy and behavioural change. Zefa is passionate about encouraging a new generation of designers, which is how we originally introduced. So … I’m excited to learn about Zefa’s career journey and what being a designer means to him. https://mcm-uk.com/ Today I’m joined by Zefa Mongan. Zefa is Associate Director at MCM, based in London. MCM is a design practice specialising in architecture, interior design, workplace strategy and behavioural change. Zefa is passionate about encouraging a new generation of designers, which is how we originally introduced. So … I’m excited to learn about Zefa’s career journey and what being a designer means to him.    https://mcm-uk.com/I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. Visit workindesign.co.uk Zefa is Associate Director at MCM, based in London. MCM is a design practice specialising in architecture, interior design, workplace strategy and behavioural change. Zefa is passionate about encouraging a new generation of designers, which is how we originally introduced. So … I’m excited to learn about Zefa’s career journey and what being a designer means to him.    

https://mcm-uk.com/

I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of Work In Design. I’ve worked as a designer since 2003. In 2005 I co-founded the furniture company naughtone. My skills and passions are predominantly in design, although I have picked up business skills along the way!

During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department at naughtone. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about how anyone finds their way into design careers? 
Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change and contribute in a meaningful way. 
If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. 

Visit workindesign.co.uk]]> 2226 no https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/5nz4wx4n-introducing-work-in-design Good design has the power to improve the world and our experience of it. Bad design can add to the world’s growing problems.  We must inspire and equip the next generation of designers, engineers, and problem solvers to tackle issues relative to their lifetime and beyond. Design is perhaps one of the more niche careers that is difficult to gain insight into during early education. Individuals with skills and passion for creativity and problem solving may not find their way to specialising in design. Design is also a very broad term. What does it mean and what types of careers are available within the vocation?Design has an impact on everyone. Designers should more proportionally reflect the demographic of the World they influence. Readily available insights into design careers paths may hopefully inspire an increasingly diverse workforce within the design sector.For more information on design careers, please visit workindesign.co.uk Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:01:00 -0000 Introducing: Work In Design full Kieron Bakewell I’m Kieron Bakewell, the host and founder of the Work In Design podcast. During 2020 in my role as design director at naughtone, I was prompted to look at the diversity within the design department. Ultimately it was not a diverse group. I did not consider this intentional, rather a more accurate representation of those actually applying for roles in design. This got me thinking more broadly about the question: how does anyone find their way into design? Working in design has been immensely rewarding for me on so many levels. The people, travel, challenges and feeling like you can make a change all contribute in a meaningful way. If I can, I’d now like to help others find their way into and enjoy this fantastic vocation. Hopefully they’ll help solve tomorrow’s problems along the way. I hope this podcast inspires and educates you on the exciting world of design. Good design has the power to improve the world and our experience of it. Bad design can add to the world’s growing problems.  We must inspire and equip the next generation of designers, engineers, and problem solvers to tackle issues relative to their lifetime and beyond. Design is perhaps one of the more niche careers that is difficult to gain insight into during early education. Individuals with skills and passion for creativity and problem solving may not find their way to specialising in design. Design is also a very broad term. What does it mean and what types of careers are available within the vocation?Design has an impact on everyone. Designers should more proportionally reflect the demographic of the World they influence. Readily available insights into design careers paths may hopefully inspire an increasingly diverse workforce within the design sector.For more information on design careers, please visit workindesign.co.uk We must inspire and equip the next generation of designers, engineers, and problem solvers to tackle issues relative to their lifetime and beyond. 
Design is perhaps one of the more niche careers that is difficult to gain insight into during early education. Individuals with skills and passion for creativity and problem solving may not find their way to specialising in design. 

Design is also a very broad term. What does it mean and what types of careers are available within the vocation?

Design has an impact on everyone. Designers should more proportionally reflect the demographic of the World they influence. Readily available insights into design careers paths may hopefully inspire an increasingly diverse workforce within the design sector.

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