Speaking about Design + Creativity
During my time as an agency founder, I have seen first-hand how the work we do has a real impact on the people and brands we work with. My passion now is to speak about this - to show the real value of what we do, in an industry that is often undervalued.
My speaking engagements take me all over the world, from London to Frankfurt, Las Vegas, Cyprus and Hong Kong. I have spoken to a 1,000+ crowd in an arena, to more than 250 marketing experts at Marketing Week Live and am equally happy addressing small numbers of people at private functions.
What I talk about
As a speaker, I focus on the value of design and creativity. As a creative, I bring unique, humorous and engaging views to subjects as diverse as Design Thinking, Disruption, Play and Passion. I have also appeared on expert panels offering a creative insight into our increasingly tech-driven world.
To view the recorded webinars of the below 5 topics, please click here
Talk 1 - Designed to Help - the effectiveness of design
What do we mean by design? Why it is so valuable to business? And why you really notice design when it is done badly? Drawing on my 20 years’ experience in the industry, I show examples of good and bad design and how it can add real value across all businesses and brands, whether large or small. Exploring how considered design can solve any problem. Design thinking can transform everything, from culture and brand, through to sales and marketing.
Talk 2 - No More Bullsh*t - how to create compelling content
We are now living in the Attention Economy, where brands fight for attention and the level of noise for users is almost overwhelming. This talk explores key points to help you see through the nonsense and deliver engaging campaigns and content.
Talk 3 - Brand or Bland? Effective marketing begins with an engaging brand
Without a strong brand, marketing is just a shot in the dark. Your brand should form the basis of all your storytelling. If you don't have this right, your messaging has no real sense of purpose or power. During this session we will explore the truth of what a brand is, why branding is so important, and how you can improve your current brand position, to ultimately improve your business.
Talk 4 - Using innovation to disrupt and engage
Much of what happens in many industries hasn't changed in decades. The need for disruption is greater than ever. This talk explores how any industry can think differently, to create innovation and improve engagement.
Talk 5 - How to unleash your creative mind
Creativity is not just for creatives. Everyone has the ability to use design thinking and come up with new and exciting ideas. This workshop-style talk explores what we mean by creativity, and how you can design solutions to any problem.
Please get in touch if you’d like me to speak at an event, or would like to commission an illustration, or if you just fancy a chat.