listen as we explore Yaku's abstract approach to making, research, and idea development. As well as what it takes to start your own creative business, win scholarships, and build a team.

In this episode, hungover host Lottie sits down with director, photographer, and poet Flora Scott, delving into the process of creating her first short film. How to develop your ideas and live with them, the importance of place, peers, and poetry within her practice, and how you must train your self-trust just like you do your muscles.

Dive into the practice and approach to capturing the beauty and questions of life with Ollie Babajide Tikare. His candid yet considered practice fills this episode with a great insight into approaching still imagery.

We sit down with Rosa Maggiora to discuss all things theatre set design, reflecting on her 30+ years of experience in the industry. Discussing adjusting to budgets, model making, and idea development in developing set design, this episode is perfect for those wanting to know more about the theatre set design industry.

In this episode, Josie Ko speaks on navigating white-dominated art spaces, and how to be a freelance artist, as well as talking tips and discussions around applications and funding.  We also discuss how to develop the physical logistics of making sculptural works and the importance of valuing yourself as an artist.

This week we are joined by Mia Sakai, Aether magazine Founder, creative director, producer and photographer. Learn what it takes to run a magazine, handle your finances, and organise shoots, as well as tips for collaboration, working with brands, creating your own brand, and the importance of sharing knowledge and soo much more!

@miasakai95

@aethermagazine

In this episode, we sit down with Jewelry brand founders Ella Rush and Kiah Bibby to discuss all things creative business ventures. We take a deep dive into the process of running a creative brand from naming a company, to testing, learning new technologies, and creative direction. Discussing the importance of research and references as well as developing brand identity this episode isn't one to be missed for the creative businesses-minded people!

@gum.ldn

For the second episode of Modes of Making we are joined by the Co-founder of Sum weekly and Ph.D. nuclear physicist Noah Chulu Chinn. We discuss transitioning passion projects into money-making soulful business ventures to ensure longevity in creativity, balancing academic and creative time as well as thinking long term to benefit yourself short term, enjoy!

For the first-ever episode of Modes of Making we welcome Mattia Guarnera-MacCarthy, a painter from South East London. We take a deep dive into his practice and hear about the importance of studio space, community makers, and choosing the right art school for you. And, of course, his process of making, from abstracted research leading to accidental inspiration to incorporating your everyday and problem-solving into your practice as well as the impact aphantasia has on Mattia’s work.

Welcome to Modes of Making! I'm @lottiemac98 , the host of Modes of Making, the podcast that focuses on all things creative process. In each episode I'll be speaking with someone new, exploring their practice and how their works come to be. I'm so excited to start this journey with you!

The first Episode is out soon!