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Work In Design

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by Kieron Bakewell

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Podcast Overview

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.

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3/9/2023

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September 20, 2023

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.

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September 20, 2023

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.

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September 20, 2023

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.

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What is 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.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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