Creatives on Speed from Faster Ideas

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Creatives on Speed from Faster Ideas features bitesize chats with people from all sorts of industries - from DJs, artists and advertising creatives, to scientists, hairdressers and teachers - each talking about how they use creative thinking in their work.

We're fascinated by how the minds of all kinds of people work - whether or not they work in creative roles, for creative companies, or have 'creative' in their titles.

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Creatives on Speed: Hatty Ashdown, Comedian

Creatives on Speed from Faster Ideas Apr 18, 2021

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Jed Hallam, Advertising Planner, co-founder of Love Will Save The Day & Common People

Creatives on Speed is where Faster Ideas editor and founder Joanne Oatts talks to creative thinkers, makers and doers from all walks of life - about creativity and how they use it in their work.

This week: Jed Hallam, advertising planner and founder of music and culture project Love Will Save the Day, and ad industry initiative Common People.

We talk about:

The origins of planning and what planners actually do
Jed's career journey and initial impressions of the industry
Early inspirations, and the New York and London clubs that influenced him
Creating spaces where people can share their passion for music, and how that took him from DJing and events to creating Love Will Save The Day
Developing opportunities for people from working class backgrounds to break into the industry through his industry initiative Common People
Jed's favourite creative trick to kick start the brain

SHOW NOTES

The JWT Guide to Planning: http://plannersphere.pbworks.com/f/JWTPlanningGuide.pdf

David Mancuso: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mancuso

The Loft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Loft_(New_York_City)

Paradise Garage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_Garage

Plastic People, 'A blueprint for perfection’: Plastic People remembered by its stars', The Guardian, 2015: https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2015/jan/07/london-club-plastic-people-remembered-ade-fakile-floating-points

Snap Inc: https://snap.com/en-US

Love Will Save The Day: https://lwstd.co.uk

Common People: Campaign article: https://bit.ly/3fNnGVN

Jed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jedhallam

Jed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedhallam

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CREDITS: Music: 'Godfather of Soul' by Olive Musique Licensed via Premium Beat.

Jan 24, 202237:12

Natalia Talkowska, founder and CEO of Natalka Design and Doodleledo

Creatives on Speed is where Joanne Oatts talks to creative thinkers, makers and doers from all walks of life - about creativity and how they use it in their work.

This week: Natalia Talkowska, founder and CEO of Natalka Design and Doodleledo.

Natalia and her team are all about visual storytelling, helping corporates and individuals communicate better and express themselves through visual storytelling

We talk about...

What visual storytelling can do for you and your business
Why growing up in Poland helped Natalia become more creative
How self-learning helped Natalia build her craft – and why she's still doing it
Why studying languages and translation was a huge help in building her visual storytelling business
What her biggest piece of advice is for anyone starting something new
Her favourite creative trick to kick-start the brain.

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If audio is not your thing, check out the video version of this interview on Faster Ideas.

SHOW NOTES

Natalia on LinkedIn

Natalka Design on Twitter

Natalka Design on Instagram

Natalka Design on YouTube

Doodleledo on Instagram

natalkadesign.com

Natalia also runs courses on Skillshare

Why not get your company a Doodleledo session here?

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Oct 27, 202118:13

Andy Nairn, co-founder creative agency Lucky Generals, Dark Horses & author of 'Go Luck Yourself'

Creatives on Speed is where Joanne Oatts talks to creative thinkers, makers and doers from all walks of life - about creativity and how they use it in their work.

This week: Andy Nairn, co-founder of creative agency Lucky Generals, chair of sports agency Dark Horses and author of Go Luck Yourself: 40 ways to stack the odds in your brand's favour.

We talk about...

Being guided into advertising by a law professor turned internationally successful author.
The difference between strategy and planning.
Where the name Lucky Generals comes from.
Why a small village on the Scottish borders where Andy grew up became a major draw for internationally famous musicians.
Being taught cello by one of the world's best cello teachers.
What Andy discovered about luck when he wrote his book.
Tips on how you can be both lucky and more creative.
Why he's supporting Commercial Break with his book - to increase working class representation in the advertising and media industries.

SHOW NOTES

Find Andy on Twitter

Find Andy on LinkedIn

Lucky Generals: http://www.luckygenerals.com/

Dark Horses: https://www.darkhorses.com/

Lucky Bastards: http://www.luckygenerals.com/lucky-bastards

Check out Andy's book: Go Luck Yourself: 40 ways to stack the odds in your favour by Andy Nairn

On Amazon: https://bit.ly/GoLuckY

Jane Cowan’s International Cello Centre was based Edrom House, Berwickshire.

Read a tribute to Jane Cowen by former pupil, British cellist Stevenis Isserlis

Alexander Mccall Smith: Author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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Oct 20, 202121:23

Creatives on Speed: Andrew Boulton, Copywriting, Senior Lecturer & Author.

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Andrew Boulton, Copywriting, Senior Lecturer & Author.

Our final episode of this series (boo!).

Not only is Andrew a fantastic copywriter, but he's also passing on his knowledge and talents to the next generation of creatives - as a Senior Lecturer on University of Lincoln's BA Creative Advertising course. Andrew talks about how he stumbled upon his career (very common for copywriters) and how this branched into teaching.

Andrew recently produced a guide for teachers about copywriting which went viral on LinkedIn. And now he's gone and written a book - Copywriting is - for anyone who's interested in the art, craft and magic that is copywriting. Links to this, and all the books Andrew mentions, below.

SHOW NOTES

Find Andrew here:

Andrew on Twitter

Andrew on LinkedIn

University of Lincoln - Creative Advertising Course

BUY Andrew's book here: https://amzn.to/397n4Hy

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Creatives on Speed: Paul Middleton, Art Director & Camino 'Pilgrim’

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Paul Middleton, Art Director & Camino 'Pilgrim’.

Paul speaks about how a love of TV ads growing up fuelled his passion to pursue his chosen career. He tells us how writing to his hero - advertising legend Dave Trott - helped him garner the advice needed to get there. And he shares his enthusiasm for continual learning, through observation of habits and patterns in the work of other creatives.

Paul also talks about his adventures walking the legendary pilgrim route, the Camino de Santiago, and how this has inspired his upcoming book, 'Slow Down Pilgrim'.

SHOW NOTES

You can find Paul here: Website

Paul on Instagram

Paul on LinkedIn

Dave Trott's books on Amazon:

The Power of Ignorance (2021): https://amzn.to/3lErHhi

One + One = Three (2015) https://amzn.to/31kb4ON

Predatory Thinking (2013) https://amzn.to/3c7ySLR

Creative Mischief (2011): https://amzn.to/3lGggWr

WATCH: Faster Ideas Speedier Reads book review of Dave Trott's 'Predatory Thinking' from December

Wiki: Camino de Santiago

Hello Tosh Got a Toshiba - Toshiba/GGT
ARISTON, AND ON, AND ON - Ariston/GGT
Cinzano Ads compilaton - Cinzano/CDP

Rerecord, Not Fade Away - Scotch/GGT

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Apr 27, 202121:44

Creatives on Speed: Claire Grantham, Card Maker, Crafter & Project Manager

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Claire Grantham, Card Maker, Crafter & Project Manager.

New York-based Londoner Claire Grantham is a crafter and card maker extraordinaire - and self-proclaimed marker pen obsessive. She’s also a highly respected and experienced project manager in the creative industry.

Claire tells us how she discovered the world of crafting, the differences between the UK and US crafting communities, and how her project management skills really raised her crafting game.

We learn about the school project that nearly put her off creative activities altogether, and how she organises her time to make creativity and play an essential part of her day.

SHOW NOTES

Claire’s blog
Check out Claire’s craft room
Claire on Instagram

Creatives on Speed: Phil Marriott, DJ, music producer and presenter

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Phil Marriott, DJ, music producer and presenter.

Phil has been involved in the music industry since his first job in radio nearly 25 years ago. In that time he's presented shows for Q Radio, Gaydio and GaydarRadio where he was head of music.

He's DJ'ed and had residencies at venues all around the UK and overseas, as well as guesting for Tiesto, Freemasons, Bimbo Jones and on festival stages like Manchester Pride. He's produced remixes for the likes of Erasure, Dannii Minogue and LeAnn Rimes - and now hosts his own music and entertainment-based YouTube channel.

Phil talks about his early inspirations - musical and otherwise - and takes us through what goes into remixing a track, along with his process for creating floor-filling setlists for his live gigs and amazing lockdown livestreams .

SHOW NOTES

WATCH: Phil's YouTube channel - and SUBSCRIBE!

LISTEN: Phil in the mix on Mixcloud

Rich B & Phil Marriott on Soundcloud
Follow Phil here:

DJ Phil Marriott on Facebook

DJ Phil Marriott on Instagram

DJ Phil Marriott on Twitter

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Music: 'Godfather of Soul' by Olive Musique Licensed via Premium Beat.

Apr 27, 202118:03

Creatives on Speed: Sally Cullen, Interior Stylist

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Sally Cullen, Interior Stylist.

Having created interiors for a multitude of brands - including Heals, Mark & Spencer, John Lewis and Yves St Laurent - Sally Cullen knows a thing or two about creating a room with the wow factor. Sally talks about how she started out in fashion magazines before discovering the world of interiors. She also shares what she looks for when she's concepting an idea that could appear anywhere from the Sunday Times Magazine and Cosmopolitan, to a Kirstie Allsopp TV programme or at The Ideal Home Show.

SHOW NOTES

Follow Sally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sally_stylist/

Follow Sally on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/sallystylist

SallyCullen.com

Creatives on Speed: Ruben Delgado, Creative Strategist & Choreographer

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Ruben Delgado, Creative Strategist & Choreographer

Ruben is a New York-based senior brand and communications expert with a background in dance and choreography - two areas of expertise that seem unconnected. But as Ruben explains, they're anything but.

We explore his dance training, his pursuit of the NY street dance style Litefeet, and how this evolved into his fascination with breaking down movement and using dance as a research tool. Plus we discuss the importance of celebrating all your life experiences and being proud of what you bring to the table as a creative.

SHOW NOTES

Find Ruben here:

Instagram:

Website

Other links:
William Forsythe
Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Forsythe_(choreographer)

'Litefeet: Sound of the Subway' from FACT TV: https://www.factmag.com/2015/06/10/litefeet-sound-of-the-subway/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj2wok72jQ8&t=0s

Also watch Scott Carthy’s debut film ‘Litefeet’: https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/115476131

'Fatima's next job could be in cyber': https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54505841

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Apr 27, 202122:35

Creatives on Speed: Philip Lawrence, TV Writer

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Philip Lawrence, TV Writer.

Philip Lawrence is a television writer with credits on both Eastenders and Casualty - not to mention his numerous plays, a web series on Amazon, episodes of Doctor Who audio drama and many other award-winning scripts. Philip speaks about his own writer's journey, the transition from 'day job' to full-time TV writer, and what it takes to achieve your creative goals. He shares tips on storytelling, finding your voice as a writer and where he gets his inspiration. He also reveals what most surprised him when he first arrived on the set of Eastenders.

SHOW NOTES

Philip Lawrence on LinkedIn

Philip Lawrence on Twitter

Philip Lawrence on Facebook

Philip Lawrence on Instagram

Philip Lawrence is represented by Culverhouse Associates

Creatives on Speed: Freya Haines, Hairdresser

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Freya Haines, Hairdresser.

One thing lockdown has highlighted, is that we'll never take our hairdressers for granted again. They deserve a medal for the creativity they employ in transforming our lanky locks - allowing us to express ourselves through the way we wear our hair.

One such talented individual is Freya Haines - an amazingly skilled and creative hair and colour expert. Freya debunks some myths and preconceptions about the industry, discusses her sources of inspiration, and goes deep into the art - and science - of hair colouring. Plus we discuss her new platform for positivity, The Press Pause Movement.

SHOW NOTES

Find Freya on Instagram:
@freya_clare_hair
@thepresspausemovement

Freya works at Hunter Collective, in Farringdon, London EC1
Instagram: @huntercollective

Other links:
Wilhelm Marstrand, Danish painter
L'Oreal Hair Colour numbering system

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Music: 'Godfather of Soul' by Olive Musique Licensed via Premium Beat.

Apr 18, 202123:23

Creatives on Speed: Dan Parry, Co-Founder of Tectonic

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Dan Parry, Co-Founder of Tectonic

Dan has brought a wide range of experience - from tech and IT roles, to creative and copywriting work - to building Tectonic. Working alongside his brother Nana, his company helps early-stage start-ups properly understand the needs of their consumers from the get-go.

We talk about how it takes resilience and self-awareness to be able to switch careers - and how that's perfect training for the start-up world. Dan also explains why he loves Twitter and why it's so important to find your 'niche'.

SHOW NOTES

Find Dan here:

Dan on Twitter
Dan Parry on LinkedIn
Dan on Instagram
Tectonic
Tectonic on LinkedIn
Arvid Kahl on Twitter
Company of One by Paul Jarvis

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Apr 18, 202117:41

Creatives on Speed: Hatty Ashdown, Comedian

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Hatty Ashdown, comedian, writer and broadcaster

Hatty is a super funny, multi-talented human with many strings to her bow. She's an actor and stand-up comedian, the host of podcast Funny Mummies, runs the baby-friendly comedy gig Screaming with Laughter, and is the co-writer of Comedy Central sitcom, Give Out Girls. Hatty talks about the influence of her family, why she loves writing on the train, and the technique she uses from Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way when she's stuck for ideas.

The team at Faster Ideas were really lucky to work with Hatty on our comedy short Don't Sell the Tiger a few years back (watch here), so we already knew Hatty was super fun to be around. Thanks to Hatty for bringing us more than a few smiles. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES

You can find Hatty here:
Hatty Ashdown's website
Hatty on Instagram
Hatty on Twitter

LISTEN: Funny Mummies podcast
Follow Funny Mummies on Instagram

Screaming with Laughter - the baby-friendly comedy gig
Website
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

READ: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

WATCH: Give Out Girls

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Apr 18, 202122:21

Creatives on Speed: Matt Jukes, Artist

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks Matt Jukes, Artist

Matt Jukes' colourful and mesmerising prints can be seen everywhere from Claridge's to the walls of cruise ships. In this interview, Matt talks about how he got into printing, and shares insights about the influence of music and the importance of memory in his work, He shares how he landed on printing as his favourite medium - and how learning how 'do a dance' with the press and 'embracing chaos' are all part of his artistic process.

SHOW NOTES

Find Matt here: mattjukes.ink

Matt Jukes on Instagram

Creatives on Speed: Jo de Mornay Davies, Art Director

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Jo de Mornay Davies, Art Director & Illustrator

Jo talks to us about her role as an advertising art director, what it involves, and her continuing creative journey. She speaks about why it's important to keep fuelling your creativity with new things - and how this keeps your creative work enjoyable and fresh. We also talk about her newfound love of upcycling, and discuss the inspiration for her latest illustrated 'book of positivity', Angels Are Not Just for Christmas.

SHOW NOTES

Angels are Not Just for Christmas on Etsy
Today's Angel on Instagram

You can also find Jo online here:
Jo's website: notanyoldjo.com
Jo on Twitter
Jo on LinkedIn

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Apr 18, 202117:57

Creatives on Speed: Jade Coles, Creative Strategist/Cultural Events Programmer

FasterIdeas.com founder and editor Joanne Oatts talks to Jade Coles, Creative Strategist

Jade is not just a creative strategist, but also a cultural events programmer, producer, former member of all-female punk choir Gaggle, creative mentor, facilitator and generally awesome human being. There’re many other things that Jade does - and this interview is jam-packed with all of that and many insights from Jade’s amazing creative career.

SHOW NOTES

Brit School
Jennet Thomas
Deborah Coughlin
Gaggle
Gaggle - ‘From the Mouth of the Cave’ album on Spotify
Gaggle: Lysistrata at the Almeida Theatre
ICA
Cathy Haynes
I Like Networking
Jade on Instagram
Studio Coles on Instagram

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Apr 18, 202123:53