Friday 21st October
SECOND STAGE POWERED BY SQUARESPACE
Doors open at 11:30
11:45 CONNECTING THE DOTS
Get the inside track on showcasing work, networking, collaborating and most importantly connecting with commercial opportunities with Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots.
12:30 PROCESS & PARTICULARS
Recently launched, Squarespace Circle, is a program to support the community of creatives, developers, and designers who use Squarespace to build beautiful websites for themselves and their clients. Join us in a special Q&A about Squarespace Circle and learn strategies for success.
13:15 SQUARESPACE PRESENTS: PLAYING LYNCH
A special screening of a new collaboration with Squarespace, David Lynch and John Malkovich.
14:00 INTERVAL
15:00 G.F SMITH:1885 ONWARDS
Paul Scharf presents the history of G.F Smith from their establishment in 1885 right up to Made Thought’s recent rebrand.
15:45 NURTURING A CREATIVE BUSINESS
Creative Sheffield presents a panel with Jane Shields (Sheffield Creative Guild), Katie Daniels (Field Design), and Claire Lockwood (SHU/SIA) and discussing Sheffield’s distinctive cultural and creative ecosystem. Moderator James Wilson (Sheffield Business Growth Advisor)
16:30 STRAIGHT AHEAD & TO THE LEFT
Andy Altmann (Why Not Associates) & Andy Stevens (Graphic Thought Facility) discuss their new wayfinding project for Sheffield Institute of Arts.
17:15 BREAK
17:30 SERVICE OR PARTNERSHIP
Alexander Nowak & Felix Richter (Droga5), Alan Aboud (Aboud+Aboud) and Darren Bowles (Moving Brands) discuss the evolving Brand to Agency relationship.
18:15 END
Saturday 22nd October
SECOND STAGE POWERED BY SQUARESPACE
Doors open at 11:30
11:45 CITIES OF TOMORROW
What powers a creative community? A panel with Sheffield based creatives Ben Tew, Ashleigh Armitage (DUST Collective), Ed Bradbury and Florence Blanchard (B&B Gallery).
12:30 CUT THAT OUT
Mark Edwards (DR.ME) will discuss the publication of their first book, Cut That Out (Thames & Hudson). Followed by a panel discussion with contributors Aliyah Hussain, John Powell-Jones and Steve Hockett.
13:15 BUILD IT BEAUTIFUL
Join Aaron Duffy (SpecialGuest) in conversation as he shares insights into his work and process including his poetic slow motion work for Squarespace.
14:00 INTERVAL
15:00 ROUTES INTO DESIGN
A panel discussion on how to kickstart your creative career with insights by educator Pam Bowman (SIA/SHU), designer Shane Griffin, editor Alec Dudson (Intern Magazine) & industry recruiter Paul Wilkes (MPC).
15:45 ANATOMY OF AN ADVERT
Producer Richard Skinner (MPC Creative) and Director Dan Henshaw (MPC) discuss the process from concept to production on the Adidas Boss Everyone campaign.
16:30 KIDS PLAY: DESIGNING THE FUTURE
Jens Kronvold Frederiksen (LEGO) along with Rory O’Connor & Anita Murphy (The Creativity Hub) discuss the role of creativity in children’s development.
17:15 BREAK
17:30 MAKING AN IMPACT
Designer Morag Myerscough & Cat Powell (Artfelt) on their new design installation at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
18:15 END