Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig Oldham

The design canon has long been dominated by white men: is it time for a shake up? Designers Nadine Chahine, Craig Oldham and Jack Renwick discuss.

Salena Godden FRSL is an award-winning author, poet and broadcaster of Jamaican-mixed heritage based in London. In 2021 Canongate published her highly acclaimed debut novel Mrs Death Misses Death. It won The Indie Book Award for fiction and was the winner of The Peoples Book Prize 2022. It was also shortlisted for The British Book Awards; The Bad Form Magazine Book Of The Year shortlist and The Gordon Burn Prize. Film and TV rights to this debut novel have been taken by Idris Elba and Green Door Pictures. Currently Godden is working on three new books for Canongate: a memoir, a poetry collection and an eagerly anticipated second novel set in the Mrs Death Misses Death universe - all three books are due for publication in 2024 and 2025. A new edition of Pessimism is for Lightweights - 30 Pieces of Courage and Resistance was published by Rough Trade Books in February 2023. This hardback edition features revised and new material, an introduction by John Higgs, an Old English translation of the title poem by Emily Cotman and design and artwork by Craig Oldham. Salena Godden's work has been widely anthologised and broadcast on BBC radio, TV and film. Her many credits include her contribution to the BAFTA award-winning Life and Rhymes hosted by Benjamin Zephaniah and co-starring in award-winning indie anti-rom-com movie Brakes. She also regularly co-hosts an arts and culture radio show Roaring 20's Radio for Soho Radio with art journalist Amah Rose Abrams and poet Matt Abbott. Her essay Shade was published in groundbreaking anthology The Good Immigrant (Unbound). A short-story Blue Cornflowers was shortlisted for the 4th Estate and Guardian short story prize. Godden has had several volumes of poetry published including Under The Pier (Nasty Little Press) Fishing in the Aftermath: Poems 1994-2014 (Burning Eye Books) Pessimism is for Lightweights - 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance (Rough Trade Books) plus also a literary childhood memoir, Springfield Road (Unbound). She has produced four studio albums to date - her solo poetry album LIVEwire (Nymphs and Thugs) was shortlisted for The Ted Hughes Prize. Her poem Pessimism is for Lightweights is on permanent display at The Peoples History Museum, Manchester. The Royal Society of Literature elected Godden as fellow FRSL in November 2020, she was inducted in July 2022. In this episode she talks about working in the early morning and seeing the sunrise, having little naps under pool tables and other nooks in nightclubs and then carrying on her night. she also eloquently discusses the magic time between sleep and wake and how those blurrings form a special place to create from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Claire met up with Craig Oldham, founder & creative director of The Office of Craig. They talk about how he struggled to fit in when he first went to art college in Falmouth, setting up his own business, and what the design industry needs to do to sort out its diversity problems.Links:RedsetterOffice of Craigdba

The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting (Rough Trade Books, 2022) is an immersive, multi-dimensional examination of one of the most famous films in cinematic history. This loose-leafed and beautifully boxed book—disguised as the ‘writing project' Jack is typing throughout the course of the film—explores the film's cultural legacy through exclusive essays, original recollections, contributions from cultural luminaries, and art and visual ephemera. Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film director Stanley Kubrick. To discuss and propose a book for interview you can reach him at n.abrams@bangor.ac.uk. Twitter: @ndabrams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting (Rough Trade Books, 2022) is an immersive, multi-dimensional examination of one of the most famous films in cinematic history. This loose-leafed and beautifully boxed book—disguised as the ‘writing project' Jack is typing throughout the course of the film—explores the film's cultural legacy through exclusive essays, original recollections, contributions from cultural luminaries, and art and visual ephemera. Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film director Stanley Kubrick. To discuss and propose a book for interview you can reach him at n.abrams@bangor.ac.uk. Twitter: @ndabrams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

The Shining: A Visual and Cultural Haunting (Rough Trade Books, 2022) is an immersive, multi-dimensional examination of one of the most famous films in cinematic history. This loose-leafed and beautifully boxed book—disguised as the ‘writing project' Jack is typing throughout the course of the film—explores the film's cultural legacy through exclusive essays, original recollections, contributions from cultural luminaries, and art and visual ephemera. Nathan Abrams is a professor of film at Bangor University in Wales. His most recent work is on film director Stanley Kubrick. To discuss and propose a book for interview you can reach him at n.abrams@bangor.ac.uk. Twitter: @ndabrams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Just 12% of the creative industry is from a working-class background. Did this statistic happen by accident? Or is there more we can do to diversify our studios? Discussing parental privilege, accent mocking, social embarrassment, regionality importance and so much more – this episode highlights some of the barriers to working-class creatives trying to crack the industry, and those already working within it.Relaying lived experience is Verity Wheatley, a Senior Designer who faced some post-graduate hurdles that impacted her whole career. Co-founder of Common People, Lisa Thompson shares stories from her network of working-class creatives and how a lack of diversity affects work. We hear from Craig Oldham, Founder of Office of Craig, who shares how he's code-switched during his career and how those experiences influence his running of a studio. Along with recent graduate Charlotte Cole who shares what it's like to study and enter the industry with these additional barriers.A very powerful discussion that should be heard by every creative striving for social diversity. –Hosted & created by Katie CadwellEdited by James from Be HeardOriginal music 'Theme From NDA' by Jamie Ellul & Toby McLarenHonourable mentions include Fiasco Studio, DixonBaxi, Koto, Common People, The Working Class Creatives Database, ‘What Is Your Working Class?' podcast by Aidan TeplitzkyStatistics from The Sutton Trust ‘Bridging the Gap' report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the f'n point? Is a two-part special podcast in response to the understandable feeling of futility in the creative industry. There's a lot to worry about in the world and when monster after monster keeps stomping over the horizon, 'What's the f'n' point?' is a very valid question. In part one, Craig Oldham joins Ben Tallon to discuss his own insecurities and let us in on some spellbinding, vital projects. Craig explains the importance of understanding that we are all a small part of a bigger whole, with limited, but important influence. With passion, drawing upon the personal and wonder, that influence can become unlimited. Detailing In Loving Memory of Work, his stunning book on the 1984/85 miners' strike and his They Live 'epiphany editions' book, Craig illustrates the unpredictable ways meaningful design can change, enliven and unite in troubled times. Next week, in part 2, I'm joined by artist Dawinder Bansal who picks up the baton and goes deep into her South Asian heritage. She shows why inclusivity and subtlety in our activism can be just as powerful as any protest or placard. The show is kindly supported by Illustration x (http://illustrationx.com) and the Association of Illustrators (http://theaoi.com). https://www.craigoldham.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/officeofcraig?lang=en http://roughtradebooks.com/books/they-live-a-visual-and-cultural-awakening/ http://bentallon.com

Recorded on Zoom in late June 2020, episode 20 is the second podcast in a series on preparation for and response to the challenges of Covid-19, this time from a government perspective. The featured discussion is with Craig Oldham, Director General of the Critical Infrastructure Directorate, in the National and Cyber Security Branch, at Public Safety Canada. We talk about the evolution of the response to Covid-19, how the government coordinates through the Government Operations Centre, the complexity of preparedness and response in the context of the broader threat environment, and the importance of relationships and partnerships.

Award-winning British designer Craig Oldham is behind Office of Craig, the creative studio based in Manchester. He's also written a few books, notably Oh Shit, What Now to support emerging designers. More recently, he's published They Live, a book that celebrates the sci-fi cult movie by John Carpenter. There was much to discuss when I met Craig in Manchester pre-lockdown, including the state of the creative industries, favourite movies, and where he gets his no-nonsense attitude from.

This is Power Suit Podcast, your creative careers podcast for uncertain times - in these bonus episodes we are taking 15 minutes with different creative leaders to hear how they are coping with the current coronavirus situation and what that means for their work. In this episode Lauren speaks to award-winning designer Craig Oldham about the washing machine of emotions that comes with designing in a pandemic, and what designers can be doing in their downtime. https://www.powersuitsocial.com/ https://www.craigoldham.co.uk/

Many would argue the standard of advertising and creativity is now the best it’s been for ages. But how much better could it be if the industry opened its doors to the millions that are held back from creative careers by their class or background? In episode 69 of Social Minds, Craig Oldham, who chairs D&AD North, gives a frank take on the lack of representation in top creative roles. We also discuss the classism that still exists in the industry and whether or not the world’s most awarded works give a true reflection of society. Craig also calls for an end to outdated hierarchies at idea-level, arguing that a creative director doesn’t always have better ideas than a junior.

THIS WEEK Ben chats to the very brilliant Craig Oldham about his book celebrating one of the 80s most revered cult films, PLUS new releases and Emily spins some upcoming Rough Trade favourites. MUSIC PLAYED Flatworms - Plastic at Home Chaka Khan - Hello Happiness Mercury Rev - Okolona River Bottom Band Haze - St John John Carpenter - They Live OST (excerpts) Housewives - Smttn Kttns Fontaines D.C - Big SIGN UP to our newsletter! eepurl.com/c_R7d5 USEFUL LINKS They Live: A Visual and Cultural Awakening: https://roughtrade.com/gb/books/craig-oldham-they-live-a-visual-and-cultural-awakening Pre-orders: https://www.roughtrade.com/pre-releases New Releases: roughtrade.com/new-this-week Events: roughtrade.com/events The Rough Trade Podcast. Your one-stop-shop for everything Rough Trade, every Tuesday. Tune in for new releases, staff picks and events, plus we interview some of the hottest emerging and established artists and play a sexy selection of new music. Tell us what you think on Twitter via #RoughTradePodcast: twitter.com/RoughTrade

We celebrate cult-classic film ‘They Live’ with designer and book-publisher Craig Oldham. Plus: singer Lisa O’Neill discusses how she is revitalising folk traditions and we meet artist and film-maker Grace Weir, whose new work ‘Time Tries All Things’ is on show at the Gallery at the Institute of Physics.

For many people securing their first job is an achievement enough, but in this episode we explore how to make the most of it? 2018 D&AD New Blood Winner, Adam Morton-Delaney, chats with designer Craig Oldham and Poke London’s Robyn Frost.

In this episode, we spoke with Jordan Stokes, Design Director at Born and Raised. We spoke about Jord's extensive stint doing internships back in the UK (Flyn goes on a short rant) about this, before talking about his experiences at some amazing studios in the UK including The Case and Music, Riding BMX’s over posters to create work, and working with other talented designers like Craig Oldham. Jord eventually made his way to Australia and worked at Fabric, Ogilvy and Maud before finding his home with Born and Raised. We really picked Jordan's brain about his passion project Secret 7’s, a non-profit based competition, exhibition and design challenge that you’ll have to listen into the show to really get an understanding on what it’s all about. Craig Oldham www.craigoldham.co.uk It’s Nice That www.itsnicethat.com Secret 7’s website by nightjar.co Secret 7’s secret-7.com twitter.com/secret7s Follow Jordan twitter.com/Jord_Stokes instagram.com/jord_stokes B&R born-raised.com.au twitter.com/born_raised_

In Loving Memory Of Work, curated by Craig Oldham, is a significant work presenting a visual record of Britain's longest ever industrial dispute: the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. Bringing together a myriad political graphics and cultural ephemera alongside first-hand testimonies, In Loving Memory of Work is by turn a celebration of the creativity of the working class, as well as a vital re-appraisal of the collective aesthetic of one of most important social and political events in recent history. Moving, witty and shocking in equal measure the book explores the immediate effects of the strike, while vividly demonstrating its continuing political and cultural relevance. Alongside a foreword from acclaimed film director Ken Loach, are original contributions from comedian Alexei Sayle, Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, as well as notable designers including Ian Anderson (The Designers Republic), Jonathan Barnbrook, Ken Garland, and design critic Rick Poynor. https://roughtrade.com/books/in-loving-memory-of-work-a-visual-record-of-the-uk-miners-strike-1984-85