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.
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Our Creators:
INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign
TWITTER: @hwodesign
WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/
INSTA: @paperfig
TWITTER: @paperfig
WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/
Our Narrator:
INSTA: @sazziewho
TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue
Our Contributors:
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
INSTA: @_knightsof
TWITTER: @_knightsof
INSTA: @BooksandChokers
TWITTER: @BooksandChokers
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.
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Our Creators:
INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign
TWITTER: @hwodesign
WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/
INSTA: @paperfig
TWITTER: @paperfig
WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/
Our Narrator:
INSTA: @sazziewho
TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue
Our Contributors:
INSTA: @di_antara__
TWITTER: @di_antara_
INSTA: @sophiebroadgate
TWITTER: @sophiebroadgate
INSTA: @lashesofsakula
TWITTER: @lashesofsakula
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.
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Our Creators:
INSTA: @lornaallanad & @hwodesign
TWITTER: @hwodesign
WEB: https://www.lornaallan.com/
INSTA: @paperfig
TWITTER: @paperfig
WEB: https://paperfigillustration.com/
Our Narrator:
INSTA: @sazziewho
TWITTER: @BiBiVirtue
Our Contributors:
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/
INSTA: @exceptional_individuals
TWITTER: @exceptional_Ind
TZIPPORAH JOHNSTONE from NEUK COLLECTIVE
INSTA: @neukcollective
TWITTER: @neukcollective
INSTA: @frasermuggeridgestudio
https://www.everybrain.co.uk/
INSTA: @everybrainuk
TWITTER: @everybrainuk
We spoke to Annabel Crowley: a Textile Artist, Educator and Researcher. She is currently a Teaching Learning and Attainment Coordinator at Central St Martins and during this episode we spoke about disclosure, working alongside neurodivergent colleagues, and about whether recruiters for Creative and Design agencies should change their hiring practices.
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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:
ANNABEL CROWLEY
INSTA: @di_antara__
TWITTER: @di_antara_
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.
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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
We spoke to Lily Ash Sakula, a freelance Illustrator, Animator and Educator. Our Narrator Sazzie talked to Lily about their work with Neurodivergent and disabled participants. Drawing from these experiences Lily talks about their perspectives on advancing creative careers, mental health, the elusive work/life balance and those all important boundaries that come along with that balance.
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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:
LILY ASH SAKULA
INSTA: @lashesofsakula
TWITTER: @lashesofsakula
We spoke to Dr Anne Cockayne the founder of Dandelion Careers, about anxiety when applying for work, organisational skills and what support is out there for neurodivergent people seeking employment. Dandelion Careers is a specialist consultancy that provides one-on-one coaching to neurodivergent people, as well as support for employers to create truly ‘neuroinclusive’ workplaces & Dr Cockayne is its founder.
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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:
DR ANNE COCKAYNE from DANDELION CAREERS
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.
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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
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.
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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
In this episode we are joined by Fraser Muggeridge. Fraser is Creative Director of the graphic design agency Fraser Muggeridge, studio based in London. Fraser, along with his team, produce a large range of artists’ books and exhibition catalogues to posters, marketing materials, exhibitions and websites. Lorna talked to Fraser about the importance of visual language and typography in this context and what he looks for when hiring designers.
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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:
FRASER MUGGERIDGE
INSTA: @frasermuggeridgestudio
In this episode I’ll be speaking to author Elle McNicoll & Managing Director of indie publisher, Knights Of, Aimée Felone. Elle McNicoll’s first novel A Kind of Spark, won the Waterstones childrens book prize & her second Show Us Who You Are was released in March 2021 to rave reviews. Both books feature neurodivergent characters in leading roles, something that as you’ll hear was vital to both Elle herself and to Knights Of’s mission. We spoke to Elle and Aimée on how they came together and the importance of representation.
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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:
KNIGHTS OF
INSTA: @_knightsof
TWITTER: @_knightsof
ELLE MCNICOLL
INSTA: @BooksandChokers
TWITTER: @BooksandChokers
In this episode our producer Lorna Allan talks to a group of recent graduates from the Brixton finishing school. Brixton Finishing School was set up in 2017 by former Unruly and MailOnline ad exec Ally Owen. BFS’s mission is to find young talent, from underrepresented groups and provide them with tools to enter the, often homogenous, world of advertising and digital marketing.Partnering with agencies BFS helps to prepare and support students giving them the best opportunity and connections to step into those roles knowing that more diverse teams at agencies produce better creative returns.
Lorna talks to Yusuf, Charlie and Anna about their experience at the school, why the programme is so important and the benefits of cultivating a supportive peer network.
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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:
BRIXTON FINISHING SCHOOL- YUSUF, ANA & CHARLIE
https://brixtonfinishingschool.org/
INSTA: @brixtonfinishingschool
TWITTER: @brixtonfschool
INSTA: @charliedaw.son/
INSTA: @yusufntahi
TWITTER: @yusufcreates
INSTA: @anatanase__
TWITTER: @AnaTanase10
In this episode we are joined by Dr Jessica Eccles an neuroscientist at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Dr Eccles is a specialists in neurodiversity and supports neurodivergent adults.
Jhinuk talks to Dr Eccles about her work, getting a diagnosis and what is literally happening in the mind of a neurodiverse individual.
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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:
DR JESSICA ECLES
https://www.bsms.ac.uk/about/contact-us/staff/dr-jessica-eccles.aspx
INSTA: @drbendybrain
TWITTER: @bendybrain
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.
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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:
INSTA: @materialdriven / @materialdriven_es
TWITTER: @materialdriven / @materialdriven_Esp
In this episode our narrator Sazzie speaks to the founder and creative director of Every Brain, Ali Wilson. Every Brain’s mission is multi-faceted, not only do they do their own creative work that centres neurodivergent people, they provide training and write guides on how theatres and other cultural centres can support neurodiversity. Sazzie spoke to Ali about Access Riders and her project Galaxies of Neurons Firing, and the wealth of skills alongside experiences that neurodivergent people bring to creative work.
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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:
ALI WILSON from EVERY BRAIN
https://www.everybrain.co.uk/
INSTA: @everybrainuk
TWITTER: @everybrainuk
In this episode you’ll be having a rest from my voice and instead one of our producers Jhinuk Sarkar will be talking to Kati Balazs. Kati is a professional project manager based in Bristol, with a background in working as a Disability Adviser for Goldsmiths University and University of the Arts London. Kati draws on her experience working in Higher Education Institutions with a creative and design focus , to describe how she supported creative students. This a really insightful conversation, touching on students getting tested and diagnosed with Neurodiverse conditions, as well as the varying kinds of support available to help these creatives navigate their learning experience at university.
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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:
KATI BALASZ
Our narrator Sazzie talked to Tzipporah Johnstone, a member and joint founder of the collective Neuk. Neuk Collective is a Scottish based group of neurodivergent artists that look to focus and advocate for neurodivergent people working in the arts. Tzipporah talked about some of the frustrations she has had while working in the creative sector and as a lot of our guests have said, the importance of community and support in your creative endeavours.
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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:
TZIPPORAH JOHNSTON from NEUK COLLECTIVE
INSTA: @neukcollective
TWITTER: @neukcollective
In this episode we hear from Sophie Broadgate, Filmmaker and Founder of Pikaia Films speaking to Jhinuk about owning your own access needs. Sophie looks back at her own journey into filmmaking and how creating a more bespoke ‘seat at the table’ became a way to stand out in the industry. Sophie and Jhinuk talked about communication, creative struggles and developing effective coping strategies.
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:
INSTA: @sophiebroadgate
TWITTER: @sophiebroadgate
Ruth Ellen is the delivery Lead at the consultancy and recruitment company Exceptional Individuals (EI). We talked to Ruth Ellen about finding your voice, hiring processes at EI understanding changing the language, coaching pay and interview skills, coaching individuals to build confidence to work with others and making people feel they belong.
The benefits of having truly diverse working teams.
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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:
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/
INSTA: @exceptional_individuals
TWITTER: @exceptional_Ind