Lisa Smith, Global Executive Creative Director at JKR, on branding, design, passion and wisdom | Women at Work
Listening to our sixth episode feels more like attending a masterclass you can’t believe you’re in because it's so inspiring. Lisa Smith has that power; this branding and design genius puts as much passion into her thoughts as she does into her projects, all showing a bold, authentic, future-proof, impeccable concept, story, and design. This is a chance to squeeze as much inspiration as possible!
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Cyla Costa, Typographer and Lettering Artist, on how to design with and for expression | Women at Work
Is there anything nicer than shaping communication? Giving a shape to words? Cyla Costa knows a lot about this. This Brazilian designer, illustrator, typographer, and lettering artist has worked with some of the biggest brands and institutions, yet her work always retains a profoundly personal, artistic, and feminist touch. It's definitely right up our alley.
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Noemie Le Coz, Designer and Creative Director, on how to make joy a vehicle for bold messages | Women at Work
Happiness, joy, and humour are things to take very seriously. We can feel it in Noemie Le Coz’s work; a positive outlook on the job (and life in general) can inspire real change and maybe create the world we would love to live in. She is behind the bodycare brand Billie’s impeccable aesthetics; their ads, imagery, and Design are referenced worldwide because of their boldness and how they convey message and form. Speaking to her is like leaving fresh air in, and now her interview is available to you on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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Sophie Douala, Artist and Creative Director, on how to merge culture, identity, evolution and emotion with one’s work | Women at Work
The work of Sophie Douala, Artist and Creative Director, born in Cameroon, raised in France and settled in Berlin, reflects the absolute topicality of the creative voice that pivots between culture, identity, evolution and emotion. Indeed, this emotion comes through in her words; her energy, determination and strong delicacy are music to (creative) ears.
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Ruth Kedar, Graphic Designer, on how she designed the first Google logo and many other wisdom nuggets | Women at Work
Designing something memorable yet simple and making it as long-lasting as the first Google logo (16 years of revolutionary years) seems an unfathomable task, and yet Ruth Kedar was able to do it just like she has faced every single project in her amazing career: with curiosity and a deep understanding of the context. Just… wow.
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It is crucial to act when things concern us. At Women at Work, we listen to what professional women want to say about jobs in creativity and design because we are willing to inspire others, empower those arriving, and fight the patriarchy with visibility and shared knowledge.
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