The Brilliant Design Lecture celebrates the magic of creativity – I somehow agreed to take part in this (anything for Claire Graves) so am now flapping about “like a flamingo on Ritalin” wondering what to talk about. I am sure I will get there though as the sight of the Jellymonger’s bow ties is always calming and they are also speaking… This is the crack (which I must have been on when I said yes as feel massively out of my depth but am sure it will be be ‘alright on the night’):
The Brilliant Design Lecture is not about showreels, it’s an inside look into the process of how excellent things are made. Speakers from a range of creative disciplines share stories, insights and practical tips. The format is simple, fun and fast paced with compere Johanna Agerman Ross – Deputy Editor of Icon magazine, Writer and Lecturer:
ROUND 1: I Made This (at this moment in time I will be speaking about the Chaos cookie installation)
Our speakers introduce themselves through their work, telling us about one of their favourite projects and what they learnt along the way.ROUND 2: This Inspired Me (Piers Aktinson’s ‘Sex on the Brain’ collection)
In the second round the speakers tell us about a project that made them smile. The inspiration they drew and how they applied it to their work.ROUND 3: New to Me (fuck knows)
To wrap up the speakers tell us about a project that stretched them. The skills they learnt and why trying something different is important.Speaking at the event are (ahem) me and:
Troika – London art and design practice
Tim Hunkin - Engineer and Cartoonist
The Jellymongers – (I LOVE the fact they made it onto the DVD of Harry Hill’s TV Burp with their jelly interview)
I also must remember not to drink before talking… …or maybe I should.
