Square Hole

Square Hole
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Square Hole

Square Hole is a podcast investigating neurodiversity, employment and the creative industries. In this series producers Lorna Allan and Jhinuk Sarkar bring together a variety of creative experts to discuss neurodiversity and creativity. Along with our narrator, Sazzie Kluvitse, our guests generously share their knowledge and experiences in their creative fields and open up on a variety of topics ranging from diagnosis and education, through to career advice, processes and self-care. Throughout the podcast we explore and celebrate what it means to be individuals, to be neurodiverse and the i

  1. Reflecting on Square Hole: Beginning to Learn and Understanding a Diagnosis

    06/05/2022

    Reflecting on Square Hole: Beginning to Learn and Understanding a Diagnosis

    As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their own creative processes as well as its impact on the industry at large. In this episode, Lorna and Jhinuk respond to establishing what it means to be Neurodiverse, whilst exploring the impact that a diagnosis has on creative practices. They also uncover some experiences that had started an explorative, emotional journey for Neurodiverse creatives. That journey focuses in on their education, how they found the courage to own and feel empowered by their learning differences. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Contributors: NEUROSCIENTIST - DR JESSICA ECCLES https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/contact-us/staff/dr-jessica-eccles.aspx INSTA: @drbendybrain TWITTER: @bendybrain BRIXTON FINISHING SCHOOL - Yusuf, Anna, Charlie https://brixtonfinishingschool.org/ INSTA: @brixtonfinishingschool TWITTER: @brixtonfschool KATI BALASZ INSTA: @hftlearningdisabilities TWITTER: @HftFamilyCarers KNIGHTS OF - AIMÉE FELONE & ELLE MCNICOLL http://knightsof.media/ INSTA: @_knightsof TWITTER: @_knightsof https://ellemcnicoll.com/ INSTA: @BooksandChokers TWITTER: @BooksandChokers

    43 min

  2. 06/05/2022

    Reflecting on Square Hole: Fitting the Bill From Job-Hunting to Teamwork

    As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their own creative processes as well as its impact on the industry at large. In this episode, Lorna and Jhinuk unpack those barriers Neurodiverse creatives can face when applying for jobs and fitting in with a team. They do this by responding to guests who share their experiences on performing in interviews, finding or applying for creative work and processing information creatively whilst also working with new colleagues. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Contributors: DR ANNE COCKAYNE from DANDELION CAREERS https://dandelioncareers.com/ ANNABEL CROWLEY INSTA: @di_antara__ TWITTER: @di_antara_ SOPHIE BROADGATE INSTA: @sophiebroadgate TWITTER: @sophiebroadgate LILY ASH SAKULA INSTA: @lashesofsakula TWITTER: @lashesofsakula

    46 min
  3. Reflecting on Square Hole: Interpreting the world through a Neurodiverse lens and What this can serve to creative industries

    06/05/2022

    Reflecting on Square Hole: Interpreting the world through a Neurodiverse lens and What this can serve to creative industries

    As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their own creative processes as well as its impact on the industry at large. Where do Neurodivergent people’s experiences offer criticality when designing solutions for the world we live in? Can exposing the process of Neurodivergent creatives and their particular ways of interpreting information, offer exciting new avenues to communicate universally important ideas? In this podcast session, Lorna and Jhinuk reflect on the relationship between the approaches that Neurodiverse creative stake in their work and the way that audiences interpret their work Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Contributors: ADELE ORCAJADA from MATERIAL DRIVEN INSTA: @materialdriven / @materialdriven_es TWITTER: @materialdriven / @materialdriven_Esp https://www.materialdriven.com/ AB ROGERS INSTA: @abrogersdesign TWITTER: @AbRogersDesign https://www.abrogers.com/ JULIET DAVIS-DUFAYARD INSTA: @julietdavisdufayard__ TWITTER: @letskeepgrowing https://julietdavis.eu/ TRACEY WALLER from ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART (RCA) INSTA: @hellotraceywaller

    45 min
  4. Reflecting on Square Hole: Employer Perspectives and What Neurodiversity Can Offer to a Creative Team

    06/05/2022

    Reflecting on Square Hole: Employer Perspectives and What Neurodiversity Can Offer to a Creative Team

    As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their own creative processes as well as its impact on the industry at large. Lorna and Jhinuk consider the tension between Neurotypical and Neurodiverse creatives working together in this episode. They respond to creative industry employers and their perspectives on supporting Neurodiverse employees. How can Neurodiversity change mindsets? What are employers looking for when hiring a creative? What do we really mean when we look to create a diverse creative team? Lorna and Jhinuk reflect on what these perspectives serve to the progression of the creative industry whilst looking at the impact of employers hiring outside of their comfort zones. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Contributors: RUTH ELLEN DANQUAH from EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ INSTA: @exceptional_individuals TWITTER: @exceptional_Ind TZIPPORAH JOHNSTONE from NEUK COLLECTIVE INSTA: @neukcollective TWITTER: @neukcollective FRASER MUGGERIDGE INSTA: @frasermuggeridgestudio http://pleasedonotbend.co.uk/ ALI WILSON from EVERY BRAIN https://www.everybrain.co.uk/ INSTA: @everybrainuk TWITTER: @everybrainuk

    49 min
  5. Tracey Waller from The RCA

    06/05/2022

    Tracey Waller from The RCA

    In this episode Lorna speaks to Tracey Waller Head of Programme of the Visual Communication MA at The RCA and before that she was the Programme Director of Graphic Design at Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon College of Art. Lorna talked to Tracey about interpretation of creative work, process stages and Tracey's own journey with neurodiversity. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Editor: ADE BAMGBALA TWITTER: @Blacticulate Our Producer: CARRIE MORRISON INSTA: @carriejmo TWITTER: @carriejomo https://carriemorrison.co.uk/ Our Contributors: TRACEY WALLER from ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART (RCA) INSTA: @hellotraceywaller

    36 min
  6. Ab Rogers

    06/05/2022

    Ab Rogers

    This episode we are talking to Ab Rogers, founder and Creative director of Ab Rogers design. Lorna and Jhinuk caught up with Ab while he was in the midst of installing the companion exhibition to Wes Anderson’s film, The French Dispatch at 180 The Strand. They discussed his creative process and how he found a way to thrive in the creative industry. Abe shared his thoughts on classifying neurodiversity as a learning difference rather than a disability, and how his own neurodiversity informs his incredible work. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Editor: ADE BAMGBALA TWITTER: @Blacticulate Our Producer: CARRIE MORRISON INSTA: @carriejmo TWITTER: @carriejomo https://carriemorrison.co.uk/ Our Contributors: AB ROGERS INSTA: @abrogersdesign TWITTER: @AbRogersDesign https://www.abrogers.com/

    35 min

  7. 06/05/2022

    Juliet Davis-Dufayard

    In this episode our narrator Sazzie talked to Juliet Davis-Dufayard. Juliet is an Artist who has worked alongside Neurodivergent artists on many community projects, predominantly based in Manchester. In this interview we hear Juliet share their thoughts on how beneficial it is to work collaboratively and how collaboration with Neurodivergent participants can positively influence creative processes. Juliet highlights through examples in their work and practice, how the Neurodivergent creatives they’ve worked with have affected project outcomes and significant learning. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Editor: ADE BAMGBALA TWITTER: @Blacticulate Our Producer: CARRIE MORRISON INSTA: @carriejmo TWITTER: @carriejomo https://carriemorrison.co.uk/ Our Contributors: JULIET DAVIS-DUFAYARD INSTA: @julietdavisdufayard__ TWITTER: @letskeepgrowing https://julietdavis.eu/

    31 min
  8. Adele Orcajada from Material Driven

    06/05/2022

    Adele Orcajada from Material Driven

    This time we are joined by Adele Orcajada, a partner in a design agency and materials library, Material Driven. In our interview we uncover Adele's perspective on materials as part of a creative process. We talked of environmental impact, sustainability, and the potential of neurodiverse creatives' perspectives to be the catalyst for exciting discoveries in design communication. Follow updates from us on Instagram. Our Creators: LORNA ALLAN INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign TWITTER: @hwodesign WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/ JHINUK SARKAR INSTA: @paperfig TWITTER: @paperfig WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/ Our Narrator: SAZZIE KLUVITSE INSTA: @sazziewho TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue Our Editor: ADE BAMGBALA TWITTER: @Blacticulate Our Producer: CARRIE MORRISON INSTA: @carriejmo TWITTER: @carriejomo https://carriemorrison.co.uk/ Our Contributors: ADELE ORCAJADA from MATERIAL DRIVEN INSTA: @materialdriven / @materialdriven_es TWITTER: @materialdriven / @materialdriven_Esp https://www.materialdriven.com/

    21 min
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Square Hole is a podcast investigating neurodiversity, employment and the creative industries. In this series producers Lorna Allan and Jhinuk Sarkar bring together a variety of creative experts to discuss neurodiversity and creativity. Along with our narrator, Sazzie Kluvitse, our guests generously share their knowledge and experiences in their creative fields and open up on a variety of topics ranging from diagnosis and education, through to career advice, processes and self-care. Throughout the podcast we explore and celebrate what it means to be individuals, to be neurodiverse and the i

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