In this episode of the twohundredby200 Creative Podcast Sean talks about the UK General Election.

Sean explains how if you are quick on your feet it could mean bagging some great work for your studio along with gaining some valuable experience with fast turnaround work.

Sean also announces plans for a upcoming series of blog posts connected to our recent commission to research content for two upcoming books.

The Edinburgh International Festival is coming soon and our studio team will be reporting from events from across the city. if you would like to be involved then please email us at [email protected].

Thee is also news of a big completion coming on to the twohundredby200 website.

In episode 42 of the twohundredby200 podcast Sean announces the great news about the future of our creative talk events.

The main topic of this podcasts how to identify dodgy customers and and how to avoid working for them before it is too late.

In this episode Sean takes about all things you have to consider before you start to sell merchandise through your own website.

Sean also announces a podcast only competition to win £250 of vouchers to spend in the 200 Digital shop.

After an expected break Sean is back with episode 39 the twohundredby200 creative podcast.

Sean talks about the upcoming changes to the creative workshops thanks to the BREXIT effect which has put plans on hold until further notice. This does not mean that there will be major changes to the activities of our studio team in supporting the creative community and Sean explains plans to revamp a few aspects including 200 Digital.

Sean catches up with more listener’s questions in the 38th episode of the twohundredby200 creative podcast.

The twohundredby200 design studio is in the midst of festival madness as they pull material together for all the events the team work on and Sean talks about how it can be exhausting when working on multiple large projects at the same time.

Topics this week include learning how to screen print in a low tech way, the best way to find work as a web designer and how to approach the creation and deployment of a creative portfolio when you don’t want your boss to know you are looking for a new position.

This episode of the twohundredby200 creative podcast sees Sean playing catch up after missing last week's show thanks to some rush work in the design studio.

This week's topics include why is political promo material so very poor. How to break in to the exhibition industry and what the best way is to drive sales of your work online.

Sean is a bit tired in the 36th episode of the twohundredby200 creative podcast.

It has been a busy time for the studio team as they design promotional material for the numerous events, exhibitions and festivals that we create work for.

This week Sean stresses the need for creatives to get some time away from their desks as he discusses the important topic of High Blood Pressure and how his experience with it last year meant he had to make some life and work changes.

Sean talks about the dangers of High Blood Pressure and what he did to improve his health and restore his blood pressure to normal and he urges listeners to go and get themselves checked and, if necessary, take action to address the situation before it proves too late.

Question topics this week include old design software, business skills and securing funding for creative projects.

Join Sean Makin in the 35th episode of the twohundredby200 creative podcast.

Sean thanks everyone who took part in our recent survey covering the topic of regional differences in creative support from local government bodies. The results of the survey has given us a clearer idea of what we can may do to help support the creative community in future.

Sean shares the news that Fabriano Boutique Covent Garden is celebrating National Stationery Week with a 'Quote of the Day' exhibition and competition.

Visitors to Fabriano Boutique Covent Garden (21 Neal Street, London WC2H 9PU) are invited to create a handwritten quote using the Italian stationery store's fabulous papers and pens for an exhibition during National Stationery Week (25 April - 5 May). 

UK quote creators can also enter a free Facebook competition with an opportunity to win a set of 5 vibrant EcoQua notebooks inscribed with their quote by a master calligrapher. The Facebook competition runs until the end of June, with a prize winner each month.

twohundredby200 will be starting a new spin off venture soon which aims to support start-up businesses. We have been working hard behind the scenes and we are hoping to launch in May and to celebrate this we will be running a competition. More news soon.

Questions this week cover justifying pricing of work, exhibition design, how we approach the design of interactive kiosks and a web designer asks if she should be assisting her clients with their email issues.

Sean is back after a short break to bring you the 34th episode of the twohundredby200 creative podcast.

This week Sean shares some studio news including that the Retro Print Workshop is going to be starting up again thanks to the hard work of James and his team did in securing funding and in bringing a new partner in to the mix. The RPW was a firm favourite of the studio and to see it come back is terrific news.

Sean shares the news that the upcoming creative workshops for illustrators has been delayed to allow for a possible increase in funding. This increase will allow these short run workshops to be expanded both in the terms of places available and in the size of venue. More news of that soon.

Questions this week cover the hidden dangers of setting up your own online shop to act as a second income stream, the 200 Digital pop up events and the importance of user testing to the web designer.