Pathfinder

Jason Gilby is a 2017 Shillington graduate from Manchester; Jason runs a digital design, branding, and motion graphics studio. A few months before the pandemic hit, Jason decided to go freelance, and he shares how he got through those difficult times.

Ella is a recent Shillington Graduate from the Manchester campus. She shares how she landed her first role as a branding designer without even applying for the role.

Michael shares with us how he found out what kind of designer he wanted to be after graduating.

We talk to Joseph Han about his upbringing in South Koren and how he learned from an early age how to communicate with his identical twin brother. Joseph shares how communication & reading situations have helped him deliver for brands such as Van Leeuwen, Apple & The New York Times.

Louise is a Melbourne-based freelance designer and illustrator. Louise shares insights into how she's increased her confidence as a creative and what's important to her when taking on client work. 

In this two-part episode, we chat with Garrett & Spencer from the Brooklyn-based studio Alright Studio; they share their experiences & lessons from running a profitable and successful studio. They both talk about how they found their way into design & how the studio started.

In this two-part episode, we chat with Garrett & Spencer from the Brooklyn-based studio Alright Studio; they share their experiences & lessons from running a profitable and successful studio. They both talk about how they found their way into design & how the studio started. 

Luke Williams is the Creative Director and Designer at Bone Design in New York. He shares his experiences of working in-house at various businesses. Luke explains how those crucial experiences allowed him to open Bone and help brands grow successfully. Luke believes that new and growing brands deserve flexible design systems, and that begins with structured foundations.

Olivia is a Taiwanese Designer & Creative Director living and working in Sydney, where she runs her own studio. She's also a part-time teacher at the Shillington campus in Sydney. Olivia shares how her journey across three continents has influenced her as a creative and gave her the confidence to form her own vibrant and organic style.

We ask Ben Crick questions directly from Shillington Graduates. Tune in to hear what Ben has to say about what kind of attributes he looks for in junior designers and what's essential; personal style or versatility.