21 episodes
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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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/