Speakers

Matt Geeling - Head of Motion at Fuzzy Duck

Bio - I'm the Head of Motion at Fuzzy Duck. I coordinate and oversee the animation projects created, but I am also hands on in producing a range of animation content myself.

Title - New ways of viewing animation

Overview - Whilst the large majority of the animations we produce are created to be viewed on screen, some of the work is made to be viewed in different ways. My talk will look at some of these approaches.

Anna Mullin - Art Director & Graphic Designer at Sneaky Raccoon

Bio -  Sneaky Raccoon is the artist name and work of Manchester based freelance Graphic Illustrator and Designer, Anna Mullin — who specialises in identity design, bespoke typography and unique characters. 

Title - Love Yourself

Overview - A talk about how important it is to do and make work that you love and how it can shape your career and life along the way. Love Yourself isn't about ego — it's about learning to trust your inner design instincts and your own self.  

Aymi Duignan - Artist / Entrepreneur

Bio - Aymsdesigns is the internationally recognised creation of UK based contemporary artist Aymi Duignan. Aymi has already sold her original artwork, limited edition prints, collectable clothing and accessories in 19 countries around the world

Title - Believing anything can be done, if you just do it and do it well

Overview - My talk will be about my story which includes my art world and business. Why and how I got to where I am today, including the not so fun parts of the journey that is still far from over

James Oconnell - Deputy Creative Director at Creative Spark

Bio - By day I am Dep Creative Director @ Creative Spark and by night I create and illustrate under the moniker Jamesp0p.

Title - Work in progress

Overview - My talk is about how life as a creative is a perpetual unconventional work in progress, mentioning the highs and lows of getting to where I am.