The New Era of the Studio
The New Era of the Studio
The New Era of the Studio
Why being together still matters
Why being together still matters
The creative industry has changed fast since Covid. Hybrid working is here to stay, but so are the benefits of sharing space, energy and ideas. In this panel, we’ll unpack what we gain and what we lose when we’re not together, from creative spark and shared learning to loneliness, culture and career development. And as AI reshapes the way we make work, we’ll explore how studios can stay human, distinctive and genuinely collaborative.
Katy Cowan
Katy Cowan is the founder and editor of Creative Boom, a UK-based platform championing creatives worldwide. Since launching in 2009, Creative Boom has grown into a global resource reaching over a million people each month, alongside a private community of 7,000 members. With 25 years’ experience across media, PR and marketing, Katy also hosts The Creative Boom Podcast, which has passed one million downloads.
Mike Moloney
Mike Moloney is the founder & ECD of Art&Graft, an independent creative studio shaping the future as a trusted partner to the world's most progressive brands including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon. Dedicated to making visionary brands move with beauty and intent, Mike operates at the intersection of craft, creativity and emerging technology. Beyond the studio, he is a strong advocate for diversity in design education, regularly contributing his expertise as a lecturer, international awards judge, and industry speaker.
Dave Sedgwick
StudioDBD is a Manchester-based design studio founded by Dave Sedgwick. With over 25 years of experience, Dave works across graphic design, branding and creative direction, with a particular interest in culture-led projects. Alongside client work, he regularly initiates and curates independent creative projects that bring people together through design, collaboration and storytelling.
Rick Banks
Rick Banks is a Manchester-based designer and founder of F37®. His award-winning work, including D&AD Yellow and Graphite Pencils and a TDC from the Type Directors Club in Tokyo, has been featured in the Creative Review Annual and recognised by Creative Circle, Communication Arts, TDC (NY), and ISTD. He has led projects for clients like Apple, ITV, and Footlocker, and more recently developed identities for football brands Chelsea FC, Tottenham Hotspur, and EA Sports (FC). His work has been published internationally and exhibited at the London Design Museum and Tokyo's Ginza Graphic Gallery. Rick’s products are also sold globally, including at Tate Modern and MoMA. Active in the design community, Rick lectures on branding and typography globally and has judged major awards, including D&AD (2017) and CR (2021). He is also committed to using design for good, donating time and proceeds from his book Football Type to causes like the Football Foundation. _
Katy Cowan
Katy Cowan is the founder and editor of Creative Boom, a UK-based platform championing creatives worldwide. Since launching in 2009, Creative Boom has grown into a global resource reaching over a million people each month, alongside a private community of 7,000 members. With 25 years’ experience across media, PR and marketing, Katy also hosts The Creative Boom Podcast, which has passed one million downloads.
Mike Moloney
Mike Moloney is the founder & ECD of Art&Graft, an independent creative studio shaping the future as a trusted partner to the world's most progressive brands including Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon. Dedicated to making visionary brands move with beauty and intent, Mike operates at the intersection of craft, creativity and emerging technology. Beyond the studio, he is a strong advocate for diversity in design education, regularly contributing his expertise as a lecturer, international awards judge, and industry speaker.
Dave Sedgwick
StudioDBD is a Manchester-based design studio founded by Dave Sedgwick. With over 25 years of experience, Dave works across graphic design, branding and creative direction, with a particular interest in culture-led projects. Alongside client work, he regularly initiates and curates independent creative projects that bring people together through design, collaboration and storytelling.
Rick Banks
Rick Banks is a Manchester-based designer and founder of F37®. His award-winning work, including D&AD Yellow and Graphite Pencils and a TDC from the Type Directors Club in Tokyo, has been featured in the Creative Review Annual and recognised by Creative Circle, Communication Arts, TDC (NY), and ISTD. He has led projects for clients like Apple, ITV, and Footlocker, and more recently developed identities for football brands Chelsea FC, Tottenham Hotspur, and EA Sports (FC). His work has been published internationally and exhibited at the London Design Museum and Tokyo's Ginza Graphic Gallery. Rick’s products are also sold globally, including at Tate Modern and MoMA. Active in the design community, Rick lectures on branding and typography globally and has judged major awards, including D&AD (2017) and CR (2021). He is also committed to using design for good, donating time and proceeds from his book Football Type to causes like the Football Foundation. _
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