My Life In Design Podcast

41:47

Tim Perry - Founder of TP Consulting & Former...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/10/01

This week, Claire is joined by Tim Perry, a trained industrial designer who led the agency Webb deVlam through to its sale in 2016. Before that, Tim worked in design strategy at the height of Nokia’s success. He has judged for D&AD and Creativepool and is now a consultant, working with leaders of independent design agencies to help them grow. He has also developed a series of training courses focused on the business side of design. In this episode, Tim talks to Claire about: + His time ...

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45:26

Greg Quinton, the co-chief creative officer of Design...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/09/24

This week Claire is joined by Greg Quinton, the co-chief creative officer of Design Bridge & Partners. Greg’s team has won over 2,000 awards at the highest level in design, over 380 D&AD pencils, including two black and over 20 yellow pencils. They’ve won 30 Cannes Lions, including the Grand Prix and Greg was jury president there this year. He served two terms as D&AD trustee and chair of education and is a coach at Imperial College London. He’s the co-author of the updated A Smil...

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49:25

Henrik Kubel, co-founder of London-based type foundry...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Kicking off the 10th series of My Life in Design is typeface designer Henrik Kubel, co-founder of London-based type foundry A2-TYPE. Henrik’s work spans cultural, editorial and brand identities, with major projects including bespoke typefaces for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark and Rail Alphabet 2, created with pioneering designer Margaret Calvert for Great British Railways. He has also designed type for organisations including The New York Times Magazine and The King’s Trust, with ...

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57:52

Roger Sho Gehrmann, the VP of Partnerships at...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/07/02

In this bonus episode, recorded live at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, Claire met up with Roger Sho Gehrmann, the VP of Partnerships at MassiveMusic. One of the pioneers of audio branding, MassiveMusic shapes brands through music, sound, and voice, including names like TikTok, L’Oreal, Colgate and Philips. Roger has become known as 'the sonic branding guy’ and here he shares his trailblazing audio brand journey. Roger shares his career from a ‘jingle’ obsessed childhood in A...

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37:17

Emma Barratt, Global ECD at Wolff Olins - Live at the...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/05/21

In a bonus episode, recorded live at the Northern Design Festival, Claire met up with Emma Barratt, global ECD at Wolff Olins. One of the industry’s most trusted leaders in branding, she speaks regularly on global stages and heads up juries at places like D&AD, The One Show and the LIA Awards. She leads large-scale brand transformations for some of the world’s most influential companies, including Uber, Decathlon, Hyundai, Google and Blank Street. In this episode, Emma shares her jo...

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42:39

Laurence Bendjenad - Creative Director of Lonsdale.

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/04/23

Send us Fan Mail This week Claire met up with Laurence Bendjenad, Creative Director of the brand design agency Lonsdale in Paris. Laurence talks through her journey from dropping out of her law degree to finding her passion in design. She talks about working for some of the best CPG brand agencies and the opportunities to travel and live in San Francisco and NYC. LINKS: Red Setter Dba Lonsdale

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65:24

Michael Johnson - Founder of Brand Design Consultancy...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/04/16

Send us Fan Mail This week Claire meets up with legendary designer Michael Johnson, founder of brand design consultancy Johnson Banks. He’s known for defining and designing brands that make a difference, such as UCL, Shelter, Jodrell Bank, University of Cambridge, RIBA and the UN Climate Change Conference - COP26. Michael speaks design conferences around the world, teaches at leading institutions including Ravensbourne, Kingston University, Glasgow School of Art, ArtCenter Pasadena, NYC’s S...

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66:15

Jessie McGuire — Managing Partner of Thought Matter &...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/04/02

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, Claire sits down with Jessie McGuire — Managing Partner of the independent design & creative studio Thought Matter. This year’s winner of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Communication Design. With a career spanning some of the most respected studios in the industry, Jessie has built a reputation for shaping work that is not only beautifully crafted, but effective — helping brands connect more meaningfully with their audiences. I...

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44:35

Sarah Williams - President of AIGA NY and Co-CEO of...

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2026/03/26

Send us Fan Mail This week Claire met up with Sarah Williams - President of AIGA NY, where she champions the future of design for all, and co-CEO of branding agency Beardwood&Co. An award-winning creative leader, she has been recognised by the DBA Effectiveness Awards, The Clio Awards, and PAC Global, and has worked with brands including Hyatt Hotels, Yankee Candle, Pottery Barn, Corona, and Bath & Body Works, as well as speaking at conferences such as How Design Live. In this episode...

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37:03

Kiser Barnes - Chief Creative Officer and Partner at...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast Claire, sits down with Kiser Barnes, chief creative officer and partner at Red Antler. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Antler’s new Manhattan studio. From startups to Fortune 100 brands, Kiser has helped shape some of the world’s most recognisable companies, including Google, LVMH, Crocs, Delta Airlines, Calvin Klein and McKinsey. A Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner and Ad Age Innovator 50 (2025), he’s also spoken global...

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53:11

Mitch Monson - Executive Director of Creative and...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/03/12

Send a text On the podcast this week Claire met up with Mitch Monson, executive director of creative and partnerships at Sibling Rivalry. An award-winning creative leader, his work has been recognised by organisations including the Clio Awards, Art Directors Club and the Broadcast Design Association, and he has received three Emmy Awards. Mitch has led brand and broadcast campaigns for global clients including Marvel Studios, NBC Sports and NBC Olympics, Netflix, HBO, Amazon Studios, Warner B...

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67:32

James Martin - Award-Winning Designer, Author and...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/03/05

Send a text On the podcast this week Claire met up with James Martin, an award-winning designer, author of The Honest Guide to Creativity and Logo Design, and founder of the studio Made By James. He is known for his distinctive brand identities and straight-talking creative education. Through his studio and content platforms, he has built a global following, worked with international clients and creative businesses, and become a trusted voice on logo design, personal branding and creative ent...

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56:54

Paul Watmough-Halim and Jan Stein, the Co-Founders of...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Send a text This week Claire met up with Paul Watmough-Halim and Jan Stein, the co-founders of the brand studio Hyperfocus. Paul was named by Creative Boom as one of the top creatives of 2025, and has spoken around the world with Jan at festivals such as D&AD. Paul was head of design at clothing brand Bench and has worked on German media channel Funke and the Olympic Games for Coca-Cola. Jan has worked on brands such as Google, Swisscom and Red Bull and both are the co-hosts of the ...

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54:43

Rejane Dal Bello, founder of Studio Dal Bello, Live...

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2026/02/19

Send a text We’re back with our second guest of season 9, the award-winning Rejane Dal Bello, founder of Studio Dal Bello. Rejane joined host Claire Blyth at a live audience recording at D&AD’s headquarters, talking about her book ‘Citizen First, Designer Second’ and its unique perspective on design. On the podcast Rejane shares her design journey through her book, with insights, and advice for designers who want to make a meaningful impact. She discusses the undervaluation of...

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47:11

Samar Maakaroun - Partner at Pentagram

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2026/02/12

Send a text In the first podcast of series 9, Claire met Samar at Pentagram’s new London studios for a wide-ranging conversation on design, culture, and global identity. Samar is known for her creative, multilingual approach to design, working at the intersection of cultures. Her work spans major global projects - from city rebrands such as Dubai, to launching Apple’s brand in Arabic, and campaigns for many clients including Porsche across technology, culture, and AI. On the podcast, Sa...

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53:54

Phil Jones - a true design innovator

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Send us a text In the last of the series, Claire sat down with Phil Jones, a true design innovator and a major force in the UK’s creative, digital, design and sports industries. Now best known as the founder of the invite-only Podge Lunches, Phil is also a mentor, consultant, and former MD of leading digital and typography agencies. He’s a pioneer of digital design and was voted into the BIMA Digital Hall of Fame in 2012. On the podcast, Phil shares his epic career journey from typesetting fo...

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29:03

Helena Raven - Managing Director of Bloom

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Send us a text This week, Claire is joined by Helena Raven, managing director of brand design and innovation partner Bloom. She has helped shape work for major brands such as McVitie's, KP snacks, Tango, Heineken, Talisker and Virgin Atlantic. Helena shares her early career as a professional ballet dancer, and how an injury redirected her path into marketing, comms, and ultimately brand design - via roles in government and the charity sector. Her perspective on the big challenges facing the d...

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30:24

Jono Holt - Founder of Otherway

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Send us a text This week, Claire sits down with Jono Holt, founder of the communications and design studio Otherway. Founded in 2013, the agency now boasts a 75-strong team across London and New York, known for building brands such as Lucky Saint and Butternut Box, creating standout work for Smythson, Hylo, Strongbow, and Deliveroo, and nurturing long-term partnerships with icons like Fortnum & Mason. Links : Otherway Red Setter Dba

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59:52

Radim Malinic - Creative Director, Designer,...

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text This week on the podcast, Claire is joined by Radim Malinic, creative director, designer, podcaster, and bestselling author. As the founder of Brand Nu and Brand Nu Books, Radim has worked with global names like Harry Potter, Adidas, and the London Film Museum. A regular keynote speaker at events including OFFF, Adobe MAX, and TEDx, he’s the author of six acclaimed books, with his seventh arriving in spring. Radim shares his life in design from growing up in the Czech Republic,...

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39:35

Chloe Templeman - ECD at Pearlfisher

My Life In Design Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Send us a text Recorded at London Packaging Week, Chloe Templeman, ECD at Pearlfisher, joined Claire on the podcast to talk about her life in design so far. Chloe leads the creative vision of the London studio overseeing a diverse portfolio of brands across food & beverage, beauty, tech, healthcare and lifestyle. Her work during her career includes clients such as Fortnum & Mason, Smirnoff, Lipton Iced Tea, Tanqueray Ten, Wild Deodorant, Nivea and Heineken, and has been recognised wit...

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