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I sat down with @katylcowan to talk about how finding a true “home” can be transformative not only for your career but as a human being. A deeply personal conversation about the path I’ve travelled having a good old laugh along the way. Thanks for having me @creativeboom!

@james_kirkup You don't need an Eames chair to be a good designer.

@james_kirkup Have interests/hobbies that have absolutely nothing to do with design. You do not have to make 'design' your personality. The best people I've ever worked with/hired have been omnivores.

@RealEmirHan Parasite. Ruined going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, forever.

@400facts As soon as I hear 'ba da ba baba baaaa baaa ' it's Christmas.

It’s time

@katylcowan We had this in our last place which looks pretty close - "Agreeable Green" from Valspar - off the shelf at B&Q. Goes well with Welsh Terriers (and walnut). valsparpaint.co.uk/paint-colours/…

@400facts Both Christmas staples in our house - Raymond Briggs "Blooming Christmas" santa book and the miserable looking metal penguin holding a 'joy' sign.

Excited to announce that I've aqquired the rights to distribute the two Irish Christmas classics this festive season 🥳🎉🎅

@stewartsc 👋 happy to talk - I've navigated these from both sides - commissioning and contracting.

Freelancers and small studio owners who pitch / have sold maintenance retainers post large project launch… I would like to ask you some questions.

@katylcowan 🖤 it's time! You know for sure that I'm wishing you both the best for the move and for the road ahead. It's almost three years exactly since ours (!) but I reckon we've finally won over the neighbours (below).

@andy_polhill @korndaniel1 These are great!

Forgot my pen, but managed to buy a new one! #sketchnotes from @korndaniel1 great talk on onboarding managers at #LeadDevLondon

Your Friday #Ogilvyism

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New addition to my studio setup: Speakers and a second screen playing these beautifully produced sets from @CercleMusic. Today we're in Jordan. youtube.com/watch?v=xQCLf9…

Looking for some more people that: - Design merch - Are US based - Have an LLC Reply with your work/portfolio

Brilliant!

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@kaitarford Plus: Dog, fresh air (not air-con), Aeron, speakers and an office door.

@kaitarford If we're talking small and easily purchasable: a really good insulated mug with a lid...purely to stop all the drink spillages through the house to our offices.

What’s your favorite work from home accessory?

@BrandGully @paulmarkbailey Agree! The blend of heritage/modern is totally in line with what B's been doing with the advertising the last few cycles. Big fan.

@paulmarkbailey Quite liked this rebrand, Paul. Nice to see the Equestrian Knight back front and centre (remember the Burberry x Supreme collection from last year featuring the same prominently). Also, learnt something new today re: the original #Burberry logo -‘twas crowdsourced back then ⤵️

@peopleofprint @Burberry Very much in support of a heritage renaissance. The wash of blocky sans serif logos the last few years has stripped so many brands of their heritage so this is a great way to move 'Prorsum' (forwards) for the brand.

We are loving the new @burberry rebrand. What are your thoughts?

@justincarroll Not for the mass to decide and can't be answered through consensus. It's down to the individual and what works for them based on their values, goals, preferences, location, age / life status etc.

Which is better for designers, freelance or employment?