Industry Leaders

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Milana Karaica, Founder and Creative Producer at NERD Productions, which represents diverse global talent. She is an active diversity and a passionate equality advocate in our industry.

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Vic Lee, an award winning Artist, Author and Illustrator with a studio in Peckham, South East London.

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Neal Horrigan, Execute Creative Director at ELVIS. Neal is responsible for creating work across iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, Budweiser, Ladbible and not to mention the multi award winning campaigns for Creme Egg.

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Maisie Benson, a senior designer at B&B Studio.

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Mark Fleming, Chief Creative Officer of Against Time and Rosie Lee. Mark talks about his latest addition to the Rosie Lee family, a new collective focused on an agile approach to creative problems.

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Rachel Simpson, a Design Lead at Google. She has 10+ years experience working with award-winning Design Agencies, ground-breaking Startups, and on teams at Google since 2013 (Chrome, Search, Duo).

In this episode, Nikky’s guest is Marcroy Smith, Founder and CEO of People of Print. Marcroy Smith is a London-based illustrator and founder of People of Print, the world’s largest online directory of independent designers working with print, and Co- Director of Grafik Media and Pin Badges.

Nikky is joined by James Gilmore, Creative Director at DesignStudio — all the way across the pond in Oz. James is a designer and creative director with over a decades experience working with global brands including The Premier League, Stake, Sweat, Logitech and Roli.⁣

In this episode Nikky’s guest is Mark Fleming, Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Rosie Lee and Against Time. Mark sets the long-term creative direction and leads the creative cross-disciplinary teams, working on and overseeing multiple levels of projects from identities for small brands to global brand activations.

Nikky Lyle chats to Vini Vieira, strategic Graphic Designer and Lettering Artist with 18 years experience in brand and packaging design.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Currently a Creative Director at Bulletproof, where he works alongside an amazing team of talented people leading projects for clients including Diageo, Heineken and Mondelēz.

Nikky Lyle chats with Ben Davies, Co-Founder of The Neighbourhood, non-exec Board Director at Hayes Davidson, and consultant and mentor to creatives businesses. Phewf—quite the impressive title.

Nikky Lyle chats with Vikki Ross. Vikki is a Copywriter (note the capital ‘C’) with ‘Head of Copy’ experience at the likes of Sky, The Body Shop, Virgin Media and ITV.

Nikky Lyle chats with Becky McOwen-Banks, industry powerhouse and Executive Creative Director at VaynerMedia. Top tips and industry advice for creatives from junior level to future CEO.

Becky has worked for several leading brands across the globe. She played a key role as Art Director for the award winning Messy Goes to Okido TV series for the BBC, as well as developing creatives for Wateraid, IBM and Wework.⁣⁣ During this chat Nikky and Becky’s career, the key to making great work and what she looks for and the importance of getting across your voice in your portfolio when applying to work for companies.