Fruitful Life

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Rob Lowe AKA illustrator Supermundane is an artist, graphic designer, typographer, illustrator and writer with over 20 years experience in the creative industry. His signature mesmeric drawings have been published and exhibited worldwide. He has been responsible for designing some of the most groundbreaking independent magazines of the last decade including the alternative children’s magazine Anorak and the award-winning food

I speak with Kathi Burke aka Fatti Burke an award-winning illustrator from Co. Waterford, Ireland. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since graduating from the National College of Art and Design in 2012. Her work revolves around the things she loves – food, home, jokes, colours and tradition. We dig into here process the of balance between design and illustration, building a practice of play and dealing with failure. Check out more of Kathy Burke's work here:

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. "Award-winning London-based designer Tim Easley is best known for his bright palette and bold lines, imaginatively fusing playful characters and hand-drawn type. Influenced by urban kitsch, nature and neon signage, Tim creates work both personally and commercially in a variety of mediums, including hand-drawn skateboards, canvases, plasticine sculptures, painted basketballs and digital pieces." He shares his story

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Charlotte Barker is the CEO of the Irish Design Institute. She shares her story and delves into what it means to be a strategic designer, sharing tips on communication, leadership, and design. My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop Newsletter:

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Ben Courtice is a Toronto-based creative type, specializing in graphic design, branding, and illustration. Armed with 10+ years of experience, and a positive attitude he develops designs for clients under his personal studio Boring Friends. See more of Ben's work here: https://boringfriendsdesign.com My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Today's guest is June Mineyama-Smithson a London-based Japanese artist/graphic designer on a mission to spread optimism. Lecturer at UAL, D&AD judge and speaker at Birmingham Design Festival and Design Manchester. Her bold joyful work has been featured internationally on ITV, Creative Boom, Design Milk, SCMP and Cow Parade Niseko. See more of June's work here: https://www.mamimutokyo.com My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Today's guest is the founder and creative director of Brand Central Gerard Whelan. Gerard shares his story and his insights on working in the design industry for decades. He shares his top tips on having great partnerships, dealing with failure, and what it takes to get hired. See more of Gerard's work here: https://www.brandcentral.ie/about My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Today's guest is Grace Enemaku. Grace shares her journey of how she became the creator she is today. How failing and facing the uncomfortable conversations on race, lead her to co-creating an initiative Design Op a charity that will change the design industry in Ireland for the better. See more of Grace's work here: http://enemaku.com My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you