Suhair Khan works on Strategic Projects at Google. Before that, she was heading up global projects for Google Arts and Culture. She's also the founder of Open/Ended - a new platform for activism design, which gathers together a diverse community of creative practitioners. In our conversation, we discuss Suhair's work at the nexus of technology, design and art, the joy of experimentation, the role of activism in design, and her perspective on how large companies and individuals can work to design technologies and products that are inclusive and support diversity.   Open/Ended website: www.openended-design.org   Suhair's Instagram: www.instagram.com/suhairk   This episode was presented by Justyna Green. Follow Justyna on Instagram. Music and production support by James Green.    To get new weekly On Design podcast episodes directly in your inbox, sign up to our newsletter at https://ondesignpodcast.com/newsletter.

Anthony Burrill is a graphic artist, printmaker, and designer who’s known for his persuasive, up-beat, typographic works. In our conversation, Anthony discusses his design education and career as well as his early inspirations from travels across the world with his grandfather. We discuss the process of making new works, its importance to the finished pieces and creating work for the public realm. Finally, we talk about Anthony’s love of people and places, creating works that help to understand the world we live in.   You can see Anthony's work at https://anthonyburrill.com/ This episode was presented by Justyna Green. Follow Justyna on Instagram. Music and production support by James Green.  To get new weekly On Design podcast episodes directly in your inbox, sign up to our newsletter at https://ondesignpodcast.com/newsletter.  

Andrew Diprose is the creative director at WIRED UK. In our conversation, Andrew shares with me the story of launching the magazine eleven years ago, what he's learned along the way and how the publishing industry changed in the past decade. We also talk about adapting to change - whether it is caused by the digital media consumption patterns or the COVID pandemic. Finally, we discuss Andrew's biggest passion - storytelling.  Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Claire Cheung is an art director at Studio PI, a new photography and illustration agency that promotes equality and celebrates diversity. In our conversation Claire is brilliant and openly shares her story, working in design and art direction for 18 years as a woman of colour, coming from a working-class background. She also tells us about her role at Studio PI and the agency's mission and offers handy tips for anybody taking their first creative steps. Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Marice Cumber is the founder of Accumulate, the art school for the homeless. This year Accumulate's participants have worked on the now published Book of Homelessness - a graphic novel exploring their stories. In our conversation, we dive with Marice into her journey of founding Accumulate, the process of working on the book and most importantly, Marice shares with us stories of the book's authors. Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Sarah Fotheringham and Maninder Singh are founders of Safomasi - an award-winning design studio with storytelling at its heart. Safomasi is renowned for its travel-inspired prints applied to homewares and home decor by skilled craftsmen at the brand's workshop in India. In our chat, Sarah and Maninder discuss the journey of founding the business, the early years of being part of the creative industry in Delhi, and the importance of craftsmanship. Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Tim Lane is a creative director at Penguin, heading up the award-winning Penguin Creative team, which manages the visual direction of the brand's digital and video output. In our conversation, we discuss Tim's first year at Penguin and his work on making the brand's digital appearance as iconic as its printed editions. We also discuss Tim's previous role as Buzzfeed's first Art Director outside the US and dive into some of the most exciting projects he's worked on, including a comic strip featuring Nigel Farage, a cover shoot crafted in wood and Penguin's Christmas campaign. Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Georgia Spray is the founder of Partnership Editions, a curated platform that connects would-be collectors with emerging artists. In our conversation, Georgia shares the story of how she set up her business after finding a gap in art the market. We discuss the current state of the art market, how to start your art collection and Georgia provides an insight into the artists she loves and champions on her platform.   Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Holly Fraser is the editor-in-chief of WeTransfer's editorial platform WePresent. In our conversation Holly explains the idea behind creating WePresent and shares platform's latest collaborations. We also discuss its global outlook on creativity, how good journalism can make a difference and what publishers can do to be an antidote to the clickbait culture.   Presented by Justyna Green Produced by James Green

Leon Edler is an award-winning illustrator known for his bold and colourful style. He's also the co-founder of Room Fifty, a platform which sells exclusive prints by the best contemporary illustrators and designers in the world. In our conversation Leon shares the story of his illustration career and also offers advice for new illustrators. He also discusses the field of contemporary illustration and how Room Fifty is supporting the creative industries.