Episode 1: 100 things

Luke Tonge is a graphic designer, lecturer, and events wrangler in Birmingham.

He specialises in identity & editorial work for brands, agencies and charities. As an introvert he finds it hilarious to now spend most of his time on some sort of stage.

Summing up years of experience into a few points is hard, so Luke took the easy way out and went with 100.

Episode 2: Luxury Packaging

Vincent Villeger is a product and packaging designer, with 20 years experience in the Luxury and Beauty sectors.

He spent 8 years at Burberry, where he set-up and led the packaging design team, helping turn the business into the n.1 British luxury brand. His achievements there include fragrances “My Burberry” and “Burberry Bespoke” amongst others, as well as the re-design of the retail and digital commerce packaging.

Prior to joining Burberry, Vincent ran his own business with his wife Angela, producing designs for beauty brands including Givenchy, Yves St Laurent and Issey Miyake.

His recent work includes designs for online furniture retailer Made.com, and British beauty brand Molton Brown.

Based in London, he now provides support to luxury brands globally as a consultant.

Episode 3: Sony Design Creating new standards

With a background in typography and graphic design, Richard Small works as Senior Art Director at Sony's Design Centre Europe. Joining in 2008, Richard and his Communication Design colleagues are responsible for the company's appearance at every touchpoint – from product typeface to TV advertising, and including brand, retail, product and online communication for both local and global markets.

Sony has always been at the forefront of design and was founded on principles that brought together both artists and engineers and encouraged them to think differently and always stay one step ahead. Since its inception in 1961, Sony Design has forged its reputation as a leading and award-winning global Design Team. 

Initial recorded exclusively in partnership with D&AD New Blood Festival 2020. 

Episode 4: Do's and Don'ts for New Designers

Richy Lamb is a graphic designer mainly producing design for print and branding for clients from multiple industries and locations. Also one of the LongLunch team – a not-for-profit organisation that curates informal lectures/talks/events from respected individuals and companies in the design industry.

In this lecture, Richy talks us through the Do's and Don'ts for new designers.

Episode 5: Ten Commandments of Sustainable Design

Big thank you to Katie for this lecture on the Ten Commandments of Sustainable Design.

Katie graduated from Product Design at Central Saint Martins where she developed an interest in sensorial experience, sustainable design and passion for colours, materials and finishes. Since graduating she has been working as a CMF Designer and Sustainability Consultant.

Currently, she is heading up Materials & Insight at Nirvana CPH and conducting her PhD at the Royal College of Art.

Episode 6: Art Buying and Production

Annie Masciavè is a Senior Art Buyer & Producer at Made Thought. When Annie is not working you can find her mentoring, reviewing portfolios and doing guest lectures.

Recent collaborations include UAL, The Dots, D&AD and Mastered + judging Creative Review’s Photography Annual 2020.