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

http://knightsof.media/

INSTA: @_knightsof

TWITTER: @_knightsof

https://ellemcnicoll.com/

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:

https://dandelioncareers.com/

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

http://pleasedonotbend.co.uk/

https://www.everybrain.co.uk/

INSTA: @everybrainuk

TWITTER: @everybrainuk

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

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

https://julietdavis.eu/

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

https://www.abrogers.com/

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

https://www.materialdriven.com/