The Creative Boom Podcast

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week, we welcomed  Joseph Parsons  to the podcast. By day, Joseph is a freelance graphic designer,...

This week on The Creative Boom Podcast, our host Katy Cowan welcomes  Joseph Parsons , a graphic designer by day and  stand-up comedian  by night. In this lively and candid conversation, they explore Joseph's unconventional journey from the structured design world to the unpredictable comedy stage. Joseph opens up about how his dual careers have shaped his creative path, shedding light on the chal...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week on the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting  Christopher Doyle , who brightened up...

This week, The Creative Boom Podcast brings a ray of sunshine with Christopher Doyle, the award-winning founder and creative director of  Christopher Doyle & Co. , based in Sydney, Australia. Over nearly two decades, Christopher has built an impressive career filled with accolades, global talks, and a reputation for bringing a candid and refreshing perspective to the creative industry. In this...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week, we were joined by  Barrington Reeves , founder and creative director at  Too Gallus , a Glasg...

In this week's episode, we explore what it takes to shake up the traditional agency model with Barrington Reeves, founder and creative director of  Too Gallus , a Glasgow-based studio that's rewriting the rules of the creative industry. Barrington has carved out a niche by building a lean, culture-driven studio that thrives in an increasingly fast-paced sector. Through our conversation, he shares...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast . Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week, host Katy Cowan sat down with  Khyati Trehan , a designer and 3D visual artist currently bas...

In this episode, host Katy Cowan welcomes  Khyati Trehan , a designer and 3D visual artist at  Google Creative Lab  in New York, to share a glimpse into one of the most innovative spaces in the design world. Known for her unique balance of intense creative work and personal projects, Khyati shares the intricacies of her role at Google, a place synonymous with cutting-edge technology and endless ex...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast . Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! In this episode, host Katy Cowan reflects on her recent visit to Manchester and a heartfelt conversatio...

This week, we sit down with David Sedgwick, the founder of  Studio DBD  and one of Manchester's most respected design leaders, to explore his journey of building a business focused on quality, authenticity, and human connection. With over 20 years in the design industry, Dave has carved out a distinctive path, staying true to his ethos of prioritising meaningful work over rapid growth. Our convers...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast . Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. Whether you need a quick shot of motivation or insights to carry you through, we've got you covered. In this episode, host Katy Cowan reflects on...

This week, we sit down with creative consultant  Holly Howard , who discusses her recent course,  Beyond the Feed , and the evolving landscape of marketing for creatives. It will be a welcome conversation for anyone sick of chasing 'likes' and not getting the same engagement we once enjoyed. But here's the thing: Holly emphasises the importance of understanding the fundamentals of marketing and sa...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. Whether you need a quick shot of motivation or insights to carry you through, we've got you covered. In this episode, Katy reflects on her inspiri...

This week, we sit down with  Kwame Taylor-Hayford , the new president of D&AD and co-founder of  Kin  in New York, to explore his mission of empowering the next generation of creative talent. Kwame brings his extensive experience from both the agency and brand sides, having worked with industry heavyweights like Sid Lee, Saatchi & Saatchi, Anomaly, and Chobani. Our conversation delves into...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. This week, we reflect on our conversation with  Lisa Smith , global executive creative director at JKR in New York. Lisa was open and honest, shar...

This week's guest on The Creative Boom Podcast is  Lisa Smith , global executive creative director at  JKR , whose leadership has shaped some of the most recognisable brands in the world. In this candid conversation, Lisa shares her journey through the creative industry, discussing her experience leading major rebranding efforts for global giants like Burger King,  Mozilla  and Chobani. She also d...

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast . Each Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode packed with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to fuel your creative journey as the week winds down. Whether you need a quick shot of motivation or insights to carry you through, we've got you covered. We reflected on this week's interview with ...

In this engaging episode,  Luigi Carnovale , creative director at  Design LSC , joins us to discuss how to stay ahead in the design industry, adapt as we grow older, and maintain the passion and energy that drive creativity. With three decades of experience and a portfolio that spans brand identity, art direction, and print production, Luigi shares his journey of navigating change in a fast-paced...

Welcome to The Spark, your creative pick-me-up from  The Creative Boom Podcast . Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode to give you that midweek boost of inspiration. From creative news to practical tips and book recommendations, The Spark has everything you need to keep your creative energy flowing. Whether you’re looking for a quick shot of creativity or insights to carry you t...

In this thought-provoking episode,  Seema Sharma  joins us to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative industry. With AI advancing at an incredible pace, it's clear that the tools we use and the roles we play as creatives are evolving. We discuss how AI is helping streamline workflows, generate new ideas, and even open doors to previously unimaginable innovations. But along wi...

Welcome to The Spark, your creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode to give you that midweek boost of inspiration. We’ll share creative news, practical tips, book recommendations, and even some emails from our listeners. Whether you’re looking for a quick shot of creativity or need some insights to carry you into the weekend, The...

We're thrilled to kick off another season of The Creative Boom Podcast with an exclusive episode featuring someone who is undoubtedly a hero to many graphic designers and creatives. We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Brian Cannon of  Microdot  fame, the legendary graphic designer behind some of the most iconic album covers of the '90s, including Oasis' unforgettable artwork for clas...

When was the last time you truly listened to someone? Not just wait for your turn to speak, but genuinely hear their story, even if you disagree? This week, on our season finale, we explore the power of listening and embracing diverse perspectives with a guest who's made a career out of connecting with others and having a blast along the way. American actor, director, and musician  Richard Speight...

Art and design might feel like everything to you, but has it ever been a matter of life and death? This week, we're joined by  Kelly Korzun , an individual for whom creativity has truly been a lifeline. Kelly is not only an acclaimed artist and the visionary behind  METAL & DVST , a vibrant art space that champions the voices of artists worldwide; she's also deeply invested in the nonprofit se...

How do the world's most successful creatives stay focused, continuously come up with new ideas, and keep getting booked for new jobs? What does it take to stay relevant in today's competitive industry? Particularly with the threat of AI hanging over all of us? That's what we're here to find out. This week's guest is the incredibly talented illustrator and visual storyteller  Christoph Niemann . Ch...