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In Episode #87, Ross is joined by Robert Brunner, Founder and Creative Director at AmmunitionRobert is the former Industrial Design Director at Apple and current Lead Designer for Beats by Dre. He’s a globally acclaimed product designer with over 40 years of experience. Robert built the pioneering internal corporate design organisation at Apple, and was a partner at the prestigious design consultancy, Pentagram. Under his leadership, his current studio, Ammunition, has developed iconic products for Beats, Lyft, Square, Polaroid, and numerous start-up enterprises.Ross and Robert discuss the four elements of “making great”, the benefits of not accepting mediocrity, how micro-compromises build mediocrity, and being clear on why what you are designing is worth being designed.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-robert. To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #86, Ross is joined by Jay Wilkinson, Founder of Do More Good® Movement.Jay Wilkinson is a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of the Do More Good® Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming capitalism by helping business leaders use their companies as a force for good. With over 30 years of experience leading purpose-driven organisations, Jay brings a rare blend of heart, vision, and real-world insight to conversations about conscious leadership, impact, and legacy. His mission? To help leaders lead from the inside out - Fueling companies that value people, purpose, and possibility.Ross and Jay discuss building a movement or a community, the future of investment and participation in companies and brands, and how purpose can really make people care.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-jay. To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #85, Ross is joined by Paul Worthington, President of InvencionPaul has been in the branding business for over twenty years, led major branding programs across 4 continents, lived in two, had his words published by the likes of Fast Company, and won multiple awards along the way.Previously head of strategy and client principal at renowned branding consultancy Wolff Olins, he now runs his own little-known strategic branding firm, Invencion, because his family matters more to him than long plane-rides.Ross and Paul discuss how oversimplifying your audience will bore and repel them, how bravery is a prerequisite for growth and impact and how critical it is that the decision-makers understand branding and marketing when selecting and resourcing these functions.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-paul. To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #84, Ross is joined by Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity.The One Club for Creativity is the world's foremost non-profit organisation devoted to supporting and celebrating the successes of the global creative community.Since taking on the role in 2015, after being the organisation's President for more than eight years, Kevin oversaw the merger between The One Club and The Art Directors Club, as well as the expansion of its various education, inclusion and diversity, gender equality and professional development initiatives, both in the United States and around the world.Ross and Kevin discuss what great looks like globally, how you can use culture to make your work outstanding and how a diverse creative team is a better team and a business multiplier for brands.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-kevin. To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #83, Ross is joined by Jessica Bong-Woon, Associate Creative Director.Throughout her career, Jessica has collaborated with a diverse array of brands, from innovative startups to renowned institutions, including Monzo, Meta, Wise, Omlet, Marshmallow and London's V&A Museum, leaving her mark on each with her distinct creative perspective.Ross and Jessica discuss how to get a deeply niche audience to care about the same things you do, how to extract the best from people and how, by varying your approach, you can find hidden gold.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-jessica.  To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #82, Ross is joined by Armin Vit, co-founder of UnderConsideration.Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Bloomington, IN. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content. He’s also the editor and primary writer of the popular blog Brand New.Ross and Armin discuss the boldness it takes to impress a discerning audience, the best reasons to rebrand and how giving your brand motion can help you stand out.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-armin. To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #81, Ross is joined by Danny Denhard, Interim Chief Growth Officer and coach.Danny has over two decades of experience helping to operationalise and grow businesses of all sizes. Danny has led Product, Growth and Marketing Departments, helping household names and challenger brands grow and connect with customers' hearts and minds.Ross and Danny discuss how your brand makes you memorable and the roles community, logistics and advertising play in building successful businesses these days.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-danny To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In the first of our new rolling season, episode #80, Ross is joined by Astrid Stavro, Founder & Creative Director of Astrid Stavro Studio.Astrid is a globally recognised and awarded creative director with over two decades of leadership in design. Her work is characterised by powerful ideas, exceptional craft and deep engagement with the content and audience. She is the President of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD) and a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). Ross and Astrid discuss what it takes to build brands that are timeless but still fresh and the important role people’s unique stories and perspectives play in this.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-astrid-stavro To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your friends.

In Episode #79, Ross is joined by Jason Naylor, award-winning artist, muralist and author.Jason is a NYC artist, known for bright colours and even brighter themes, commonly found on large scale murals around the world. His work explores the communication of human emotions using organic shapes, bold colours and a strong design aesthetic. Jason has worked with various brands like Coach, Pepsi, Toyota, and Microsoft. He has received global recognition for his work including a Golden Novum Design Award. In 2018, BUMBLE named Jason one of its 100 Most Inspiring New Yorkers.Ross and Jason Naylor, award-winning artist, muralist and author, chat about how holding strong values positively influences your work and the way you collaborate, how practising your craft and working within constraints will help you form your identity and carve out an organic personal brand and the impact colour can have; especially in environments where it’s scarce.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-jason To listen

In Episode #78, Ross is joined by Jakub Rusiecki, Co-Founder of The Symmetrical DAO and Summoner at Social Graph Ventures.Jakub started his career in biochemistry but switched gears in 2021 to focus on the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. He co-founded The Symmetrical, an investment DAO aimed at Gen Z, which has quickly grown to over 60 members worldwide. Jakub is currently the summoner for Social Graph Ventures, a DAO that invests in projects building the technology and apps powering decentralized social networks and communities. Ross and Jakub discuss the issues web3 social media platforms face in terms of UX and UI, the investment opportunity in media NFTs, why you should let people AI-replicate and use your identity and much more.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-jakub. To listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #77, Ross is joined by Anthony Azekwoh, a contemporary artist and author based in Nigeria, whose work focuses on African folklore and mythology.Anthony uses diverse mediums, such as digital and traditional painting and sculpting, to explore transformation and change in his country. He replicates traditional techniques through digital mediums, producing physical, corporeal manifestations of his work. His art has been seen worldwide, with clients like Facebook and celebrities such as Masego and Adekunle Gold. Ross and Anthony discuss the lack of representation for African Artists in Web3 and how he thinks the space will evolve over the coming years. Anthony also shares his realisation about Instagram that drove him to start working with SuperRare.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-anthony

In Episode #76, Ross is joined by Matthias Winckelmann, Co-Founder and one of the two Creative Directors of someform Studio.Before launching someform Studio, Matthias worked as Managing Partner and Director at the creative ensemble foam Studio and as Head of 3D at the internationally acclaimed design & branding studio ManvsMachine in London.Ross and Matthias discuss why the world’s biggest companies are using abstract design to stand out, what this means for designers, and how we can avoid carrying current biases in the future.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-matthiasTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #75, Ross is joined by Casey Martin, Founder and Executive Creative Director of Play, a branding and design studio working with the world’s most innovative companies.Casey’s leadership has helped shape Play into an uncommonly agile partner, resulting in acclaimed collaborations with Elon Musk’s neurotech pioneer Neuralink, digital currency Worldcoin, storage standout Dropbox and many others.Ross and Casey discuss what it’s like to build the brands that are shaping the future and how to adapt your design process to work with visionary tech leaders. Casey also shares his perspective on finding balance in fast-paced agency life.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-casey

In Episode #74, Ross is joined by Lucas Zanotto, a multi-award-winning designer, artist, and director.Lucas’ career is as varied and playful as his creations. His work effortlessly merges analogue and digital craft into thought-provoking films, apps, and installations. Zanotto also creates intriguing apps for children through his entertainment platform YATATOY.Ross and Lucas discuss how rules help artists find their unique style and why generative art still requires craft and skill. Lucas also shares how generative art could make artists’ work more accessible, and how training AI could help you build your brand.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-lucasTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #73, Ross is joined by Kate Dawkins, multi-BAFTA-winning video/projection designer and director, and the founder of Kate Dawkins Studios.Kate has over 25 years of experience turning pixels and projection into spectacular immersive events, shows, and live performances–entrancing global audiences. She's collaborated with world-class directors, producers, artists, and brands, such as BBC Studios and Ministry of Defence, and created immersive experiences and ceremonies like the London 2012 Olympics, among others.Ross and Kate discuss how to create unforgettable brand experiences. Kate shares how to craft messages that resonate with audiences and how to bring them to life as immersive experiences. She also breaks down the 4 pillars that she and her team use to think about their work.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-katedawkinsTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #72, Ross is joined by Nando Costa, a seasoned Brazilian-American designer with experience in digital products, branding, and animation production at Microsoft and Google.At Microsoft, Nando was part of the team that shipped the HoloLens Developer Edition and Windows Mixed Reality. He was at the forefront of a collective effort to evolve the design language for Microsoft 365 experiences across all platforms. And, after a brief stint at Google Design, Nando returned to Microsoft to work on the Microsoft Mesh team, exploring the intersection of traditional UX, immersive experiences, and generative AI.Ross and Nando discuss how AI will change brand strategy and how we build brands. Nando also shares how he thinks AI will help shape virtual reality, and what designers can do to ensure they don’t get left behind.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-nandoTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episo

In Episode #71, Ross is joined by Simon Dixon, co-founder of DixonBaxi.Simon has explored where creativity, design, and tech overlap for more than two and a half decades. His company, DixonBaxi, works with iconic companies across sports, entertainment, media, new economy, technology, and beyond. 'Be Brave' is their defining spirit. Simon Dixon shares how DixonBaxi creates work that resonates. He weighs in on whether design can change the world, and warns against following tech trends instead of your WHY.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-dixonbaxiTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #70, Ross is joined by the founders of Tally Labs – See Ape Follow Ape (SAFA) and Valet Jones .Valet Jones is a former Product Manager and Creative Writer. He is the original voice of Jenkins the Valet. See Ape Follow Ape is a Former Marketing Agency Founder. He’s never seen an Ape he didn't follow. Ross, SAFA, and Valet Jones discuss why you need to build in public, the mistakes that they’ve made, and how to work with your community.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-tally-labsTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #69, Ross is joined by J.P. and Justin Alanis, Co-CEOs of StoryCo.J.P. Alanís is an experienced development executive. He previously co-created and led GOLF MEDIA, the direct-to-consumer media platform and production company founded by Tyler, The Creator. Justin Alanis is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in both technology and private equity.Ross and the Alanis brothers discuss what it’s going to take for DAOs to be successful, how Netflix kills creator revenue, and why we'll never see another indie film like The Matrix.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-storycoTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omqIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share this episode with your friends.

In Episode #68, Ross is joined by Anthony Di Iorio, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Decentral Inc and Andiami.Anthony’s mission has always been to empower people with the tools they need to have total control over three things – their money, communication, and identity. He co-founded Ethereum in 2013. He is currently the founder and CEO of Decentral Inc. – an innovation hub & software development company focused on decentralized technologies. He has also recently launched Andiami, a global tech project designed to power a user-controlled internet while complementing & assisting decentralized technologies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others.Ross and Anthony discuss the values that drove Ethereum’s success, how Web3 runs the risk of becoming centralised, and what he believes is the perfect model for solving business problems.Find show notes and episode highlights at https://nwrk.co/omq-anthonyTo listen to previous episodes go to https://nwrk.co/omq If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rev