Podcasts about Ravensbourne

It's a sunny summer's day and Andrew Stuck is on the Waterlink Way, a green route for cyclists and pedestrians that follows the valley of the rivers, Ravensbourne, Pool and Quaggy, flowing south to north through the London Borough of Lewisham. Andrew is in the company of Emma Jackson, an urban sociologist at Goldsmith's, University […]

Neil Koenig, ideaXme Board Advisor and former Senior BBC Series Producer interviews Artist, Anthony McCall. Neil comments: In the face of today's flood of information from the internet and social media, it can sometimes take courage to retain belief in the strength of self-generated ideas. But for some, it can pay off. As the British artist Anthony McCall explains, “there's a certain moment in any artist's life where your own ideas become more vivid than anyone else's, for yourself”. Anthony McCall is certainly no stranger to vivid ideas. His ground-breaking piece from 1973, “Line Describing a Cone”, has had a big impact not only on his own output, but also on the work of many other artists. After studying graphic design at Ravensbourne college in the 1960s, Anthony McCall moved to New York in the early 1970s, and he has lived and worked there ever since. He is perhaps best known for his “solid light” installations. His work has been the subject of numerous solo and group exhibitions at institutions all over the world and can be found in the collections of many major museums. In this interview with me for ideaXme, Anthony McCall talks about how he first became interested in becoming an artist, how he approaches the process of creating his works, and about his future plans, including an upcoming show at Galerie Rudolfinum in Prague, and a major exhibition which will be celebrating his work and his influence on other artists, at Tate Modern in London in summer 2024. ANTHONY McCALL BIOGRAPHY: McCall, was born St Paul's Cray, England, in 1946. He lives and works in Manhattan. McCall is known for his ‘solid-light' installations, a series that he began in 1973 with “Line Describing a Cone,” in which a volumetric form composed of projected light slowly evolves in three-dimensional space. More: http://www.anthonymccall.com/about LINKS  http://www.anthonymccall.com/ https://www.skny.com/artists/anthony-... https://www.galerierudolfinum.cz/en/e... https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate... Music: Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses Further credits/links: Voice over for ideaXme introduction: Neil Koenig Music for ideaXme introduction. ideaXme https://radioideaxme.com Contact: Andrea Macdonald ideaXme's founder: andrea@ideaxme.com ideaXme is a global network - podcast, mentor programme and creator series. 40 countries. 12 platforms. Mission: To Move the human story forward™. Passion: Rich Connectedness™!

S3E19:  Post production, like many industries, is facing recruitment challenges, and not just at entry levels. There is a recognition that hiring and retaining staff is now tougher than ever post-pandemic, and that greater competition from other content creators is posing challenges to the sector. In the latest episode, host Craig Wilson speaks to Jai Cave, technical operations director at the UK-based post house ENVY and Caroline Orme, associate professor at Ravensbourne University in England about the current situation and the work they are doing to address the challenge. Our Guests This Episode Jai Cave ENVY Post Production Technical Operations Director   Jai has over 17 years of experience in the broadcast industry and holds the position of technical operations director at ENVY. He is involved in all aspects of the business, from client liaison and business development, through to workflow design and project management. He designs and manages operational change throughout the company and researches and implements new technology, from system design through to the implementation of new services.  His previously held roles include head of operations, where he managed a multi-level team of 70 through the move to fully file-based acquisition and delivery. More recently he has designed and delivered the company's new ENVY Remote platform, a full suite of remote editing and collaboration tools available across web and mobile apps.   Caroline Orme Associate Professor Ravensbourne University   Caroline is an interdisciplinary artist, international director, editor, and post-production expert, specializing in 3D stereoscopic and color grading. Caroline's work has featured in 30 film festivals throughout the UK, Europe, and internationally.    Following an MSc in 3D stereoscopic media, her research has been presented at conferences, and her paper, titled Do 3Ds and VR Share the Same Visual Grammar? was presented at the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam.   She also has experience in broadcasting and worked as an audio commentary systems operator at the London Olympics in 2012. She has done live projects at Ravensbourne with the Museum of London, The Queens House, The Science Museum, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sharpshooters, Tag Rugby Trust, and UNESCO, that led to exhibitions and screenings at the Science Museum, Imperial War Museum, BBC Rugby Union Online, and Sky.    Caroline specializes in teaching asset management (Avid NEXIS), the art of editing, Avid (as an Avid-certified trainer), online (working to a digital production partnership high-definition specification) and color grading (Nucoda).    More Resources For more on this topic, check out Media Composer for Students  – Discover Avid's new program giving students free access to the industry-leading editing software The Skills Crisis – Listen to this podcast to discover how one high school is innovating to help students, and the importance of diversifying the workforce in post production. Contact Us Questions? Comments? Cool ideas? Get in touch: makingthemedia@avid.com or @craigaw1969. Follow Avid at @avid. Credits Host: Craig Wilson Producer: Matt Diggs Social: Wim Van den Broeck Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin

https://youtu.be/i9kUXjYhVmA In this podcast/video, I speak with one of my mentors, Jazz Rasool, about mining for your potential. We dive into the importance of taking your social vitamins, conserving your energy, the mental selfie, the difference between freedom and free will and the mental selfie. Jazz works in the Research Department of Ravensbourne University London as a Research Fellow in Technology Enhanced Learning and, more recently, on the Ethics of Metaverse Development. He is Curriculum Designer for the London Mayor's course, upskilling Architecture and Construction workers in collaborative innovation skills in 3D and Virtual Reality production. His major work at Ravensbourne has been as a Futurist in Trend Forecasting in the European Creative Sectors, and Participatory Design of innovative wearable technologies for International Space Station Astronaut Training and Future Manned Mars Missions. Jazz has spent the last 10 years as a Business Coach on Purpose and Impact for 100 Women International Entrepreneurs. In 2021 he was a TEDx presenter at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, where he looked at the role of Mental Health in Diversity, Creativity and Innovation. Connect with Jazz Rasool: https://www.facebook.com/jaz.rasoolhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jazzrasool/ Enjoy the podcast/video! Grab a listen to my podcast when you are on the moving or relaxing wherever you are! Don't forget to subscribe to get notified of every video/podcast that is released!  Debra Kasowski is the charismatic podcast host of The Millionaire Woman Show, 3X Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Certified Executive Coach. She interviews incredible speakers, authors, CEO, Business and Organizational Leaders and drops solo episodes with tips, strategies, and techniques for your success. ***GET YOUR GIFT*** Go to www.debrakasowski.com for your FREE 10 pg PDF of Reset Your Mindset download when you sign up for our Success Secrets Newsletter. Book your Complimentary Discovery Session with Debra today! Connect with Debra Kasowski on Social Media https://www.youtube.com/user/debrakasowski https://www.instagram.com/debrakasowski https://www.facebook.com/debrakasowskiinternational https://www.twitter.com/debrakasowski SUBSCRIBE to The Millionaire Woman Show podcast on iTunes PURCHASE Debra's books – Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your favourite bookstore GPS Your Best Life – Debra Kasowski & Charmaine Hammond The Entrepreneurial Mom's Guide to Growing a Business, Raising a Family, and Creating a Life You Love Let's Be Curious: Ask the Right Questions Get Better Answers, and Create What You Want

Part 2 of our discussion with Christina Mandia continues, with this last part focusing on Christina's VFX industry journey, going all the way back to her first interests and influence, education, as well as showreel and general advice for current and aspiring mothers and animators.Christina's journey as a VFX animator, begun with an entry into the VFX industry as a runner, following the completion of an animator degree at Ravensbourne university, leading on to a progression into the matchmove department, and finally into the much anticipated department she'd always been aspiring for - animation.We hope you find this episode useful as we did.Special thanks to Christina for kindly taking time out to share her experiences with us.Subscribe and turn notifications on to be alerted when part 2 comes out!Find Christina onIMDBLinkedInAs always, if you liked this episode, please like, comment, subscribe and share!Listen to all episodes on our websiteChapters:00:00:00 Welcome to Part 2    00:00:05 What inspired your interest in Animation and VFX    00:09:26 Thoughts on Runner's positions as part-entry into the VFX industry    00:20:20 Filmography review    00:29:41 Advice for animators, and transitioning artists into maternal roles    #vfxartist #animation  #vfxcareer

This week, we have the amazing Christina Mandia, animator at Cinesite London, giving us an insight into how she tackles her maternal role, whilst being a better, more efficient animator.Christina goes on to share some very important information on maternity leave pay for employees and freelancers through the government schemes, as well as employee entitlements. Some really useful info for employees and freelancers in any career.Christina's journey as a VFX animator, starts with an entry into the VFX industry as a runner, following the completion of an animator degree at Ravensbourne university, leading on to a progression into the matchmove department, and finally into the much anticipated department she'd always been aspiring for - animation.In this two-part episode, Christina shares her journey, her expertise advice as an animator & mother, and gives invaluable advice for aspiring animators and aspiring & existing parents in the working industry, more specifically, the VFX industry.We hope you find this episode useful as we did.Special thanks to Christina for kindly taking time out to share her experiences with us.Subscribe and turn notifications on to be alerted when part 2 comes out!Find Christina on:IMDBLinkedInAs always, if you liked this episode, please like, comment, subscribe and share!Listen to all episodes on our websiteChapters:00:00:00 Intro    00:00:38 How it all started    00:07:04 Becoming pregnant as an artist    00:09:23 Deciding to speak to HR at 26 weeks of pregnancy    00:16:33 Confronting HR and recruiters about pregnancy    00:17:29 Maternity leave and pay laws in the U.K.    00:20:36 iAnimate during maternity leave    00:28:22 WFH - Mother's opinion    00:35:15 School!    00:39:36 Prove yourself and know your worth!    00:43:56 Hesitancy & Pressure on women choosing between work and starting a family    00:56:24 Getting back into work after Maternity leave    

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of ManvsMachine, Mike Alderson, grew up on the outskirts of Liverpool, England, getting into mischief, playing sports, and spending the many rainy days inside drawing ferociously. More practical than academic, Mike started off in a mechanical engineering apprenticeship before learning it was absolutely not for him. Then, after a short stint as a pro BMX racer, his best friend's brother turned him on to design and he was hooked. He made his way to London, decided it was time to be an adult, and threw himself whole-heartedly into his studies, graduating from Ravensbourne with a degree in Moving Image Design. In 2007, after a series of events that included a night at the pub with his recent ex-boss, Tim Swift, Mike and Tim founded ManvsMachine. Since then, he's moved to LA, led projects for a world-class client list, and managed burnout, all while remaining a big thinker, a master tinkerer, and continuously punching above his weight.Images, links and more from Mike Alderson!Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers, @designmilkIf you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Clever is hosted by Amy Devers and produced by 2VDE Media, with editing by Rich Stroffolino, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven.Clever is proudly distributed by Design Milk.Clever is a member of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to discover more great shows.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 57 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, We are proudly brought to you by our good friends at Recognition Plus, put your name, where it counts!. From promo gear and trophies, to name badges, they will help you be seen. This week we talk to Rebecca from Bracknell Lodge about the BUSH CHOOKS AND ROSTERS Event on Saturday 28th August Now let's catch up with what's on this week. All this week is book week Monday 23.08.2021 Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Tuesday 24.08.2021 Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am Story Time @ Oakey Library 11:30am - 12:00pm Wednesday 25.08.2021 Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park Thursday 26.08.2021 Oakey Mayoral Prayer Breakfast 6:00 am - 08:00 am Oakey Cultural Centre Friday 27.08.2021 Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am Cobb and Co Trivia Night @ Cobb n Co celebrating National Science week 6 till 8 PM tickets online Wear It Purple Toowoomba 3:00 pm - 06:00 pm Civic Square, Toowoomba Live Music, Information Stalls, Prizes, and Giveaways Community Bushfire Discussion for Ravensbourne and surrounding area 5:30 pm - 09:00 pm @ Perseverance Hall Saturday 28.08.2021 Silk Painting Workshops with Lynda Georgeson at her studio in, Crows Nest 2 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday check council events page for more details The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum Bush Chooks and Roosters 2 till 11:45 Pm a fun day for the whole family @ Bracknell Lodge supporting Tonys kitchen Sunday 29.08.2021 The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am Have a Go Pottery Workshop @ Wild Woman Designs studio 8588 New England Highway, Hampton, 12:30 pm - 02:30 pm Well, that's it for another week. Thanks again to our local supporters Recognition Plus, find them at recognitionplus.com.au for all your promotional needs. If you have an event or business you would like us to feature on the podcast email us info@sjamedia.com.au remember to tell your friends about us and help us out by subscribing and listening to the podcast it's free. See you round Toowoomba

It goes without saying that government and public services have changed substantially in the past decade. So too have the demands on public sector leaders, who are navigating their organisations through a period of unprecedented change required to meet rising demand and increased complexity of demand – all against a challenging backdrop of austerity, the COVID-19 crisis, demographic changes and what is arguably the big one – climate change. Then, of course, there's the impact of technology on the way we work, how organisations deliver services and how citizens expect to interact with those services. This changing and challenging landscape raises questions around the skills leaders of public sector organisations need – and how these skills are shifting, which is what we talk about in this podcast. Discussing this in more detail are a trio of individuals who combine an understanding of executive leadership excellence and the skills required to successfully lead organisations – from both academic and public sector delivery viewpoints. Ioanna Rossi is Strategy and Partnerships Officer at the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and Lecturer on sustainable and ethical environmental management at Ravensbourne University London. Andy Cook is Ravensbourne's Vice Chancellor, and Paul Sternberg is Director of Postgraduate Studies and Principal Research Fellow at Ravensbourne. Key talking points from this podcast include: The evolution of leadership skills across the public sector – and any gaps that exist The impact major events such as COVID-19 and the climate emergency have had on leadership Why public sector leadership skills need to be aligned with sectors including the third sector The ‘power skills' needed by today's leaders The measures leaders can take to ensure they have the necessary skills As discussed in the podcast, Ravensbourne University London and Agilisys have launched a strategic partnership to design and deliver a high-level executive programme for senior leaders across the public sector. We are seeking your views on this programme and would welcome your views on how new approaches to public sector leadership and development can be supported. The questionnaire takes no longer than 5 minutes to complete and can be found here.

We didn't get cancelled! Jack and Lee are back to talk about the upcoming open day, applying to university through Clearing and celebrating Pride Month with an old friend. Coming up this month: Who Alumn-I?: Featuring Tor Njåmo, Ravensbourne graduate and LGBTQ+ advocate Open Day spotlight: Mollie from our marketing team comes on to talk through our upcoming in-person open day Student stories: BA (Hons) Product Design student Ekiel Edwards-Antoine tells us about his experience of applying to Ravensbourne through Clearing. Our Student Services team are here to support your university journey and ensure that there's help available when you need it most. If you have any concerns about your wellbeing, finances or could use some general support, email the team on studentservices@rave.ac.uk. You can contact Nightline for confidential listening and practical information (term time only) on 0207 631 0101 and The Samaritans for support at any time, day or night, via their free helpline on 116 123. Don't forget to connect with us on social media to give us your thoughts or feedback and for everything else, you can find it on our website: www.ravensbourne.ac.uk. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Lolo Jones is chair of ELS, a company that describes itself as the expert in "experience learning". The company uses the latest technologies in XR, VR and AR to measure learners as they are experiencing learning, enabling better metrics and better learning outcomes. Lolo has founded a number of companies, including Sutton Jones Multimedia, leading system integrator Interactive 1, online video pioneer Narrowstep, and was most recently Chair of rights management cloud specialists, Rights Tracker. Lolo has degrees in Radio, Film & TV and Educational Broadcasting and sat on the Course Board at film & TV college Ravensbourne for nearly a decade.In this conversation, we discuss how technology can be used to transform the learning experience for students, explore the type of curriculum content required for success in a technology-rich world and discuss a new learning platform that ESL were on the verge of delivering when we recorded this podcast.Please note that this podcast was recorded before Christmas 2020 and therefore has a couple of dated references to the Brexit vote (days after recording) and the Christmas season!  ELS can be found at https://www.e-learningstudios.com/ 

For this episode, I caught up with Annie Atkins. You might not have heard of her name but you will certainly have seen her work. She's the mastermind behind some of the most iconic graphics props and set pieces for multi-award-winning films. Notably and probably one that stands out the most is her work for Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel, Isle of Dogs and most recently the French dispatch. And yes the famous iconic pink patisserie box from the grand Budapest hotel is made by her! She’s also worked on the animated feature The Boxtrolls, Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, and most recently his West Side Story adaptation. And that’s just to name a few! To say I was excited to record this interview is an understatement. Annie is, as expected, fascinating! As usual, I followed her career path, from starting her design course at Ravensbourne to her challenging time as a designer in the world of advertising to her first job on the set of The Tudors and finally her time working as a fully fledge graphic designer for the film industry. We go deep into the work that makes up her extensive career to date and Annie is full of great stories – from designing the carpet in the grand Budapest hotel to making a spelling mistake on that famous French patisserie box, to constructing maps, Maps, newspapers and dog tags for Anderson’s Isle of Dogs. She is also open about the type of mindset that is required to make it in this highly stressful job. And as a woman, we talk about how things seem to be finally changing in the film industry, where the importance of flexibility at work is starting to be recognised. I could go on about how much I enjoyed this conversation but instead, I will let you hear it for yourself. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it!

Out for a Walk #3 - The Waterlink Way A podcast about walking & sound. Taking in field recordings, nature & local history. With going too far away from home not possible right now we do one of my favourite local walks following The River Pool & then the Ravensbourne from Bell Green up to Greenwich. Hosted by Anthony Chalmers Produced by Sarah Nicol Music by Faten Kanaan

Giuseppe Baidoo is an award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Güsto Snacks. He arrived in the UK in 2012 from Italy, to focus on his basketball career and product design studies at the university Ravensbourne. In 2014 he wasn’t able to continue his career in basketball and decided to focus on his academics and career in product design. During his time in university in 2014, he founded OOZE drinks and subsequently Gusto snacks. Two award-winning brands on a mission to reduce food waste.Founders365 is hosted by business coach Steven Haggerty and shares the real stories from Founders who run inspiring and exciting companies.

Podcone featuring: BirdKeeperToby and Concrete Donkey (Josh and Dieter) This week we discuss the University that we all went to- Ravensbourne, and we discuss whether the experience helped or hurt our careers. Find us all on our socials! http://twitter.com/falconehosts http://twitter.com/Birdkeepertoby http://twitter.com/ConcreteDonkey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for episode 7 as we talk to the Head of Innovation Design Engineering @ Imperial College, Stephen Green!Stephen is a familiar voice for so many having been at the forefront of design education at the likes of Brunel, Imperial and Ravensbourne.We talk about design education under lockdown, as Stephen sheds a light on his experience over the lockdown.With his students also facing a tremendous economic challenge, Stephen also provides valuable insight for any graduate (or furloughed) designer looking for a career move ... with an optimistic look on how now is the time to collaborate and build a kickstarter.We also talk about his role with BIDA - the British Industrial Design Association, and what the recent transformation looks like for the industry.To be involved in the podcast, feel free to get in touch to hello@designtruth.co.ukFor more design content, head over to www.designtruth.co.uk - or our instagram, 'wespeakdesigntruth'

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*SPOILER ALERT* The Joker was released on October 4th to wide popular acclaim. It received rave reviews, but a lot of viewers were put off by the violence, and the portrayal of the main character as a victim of society and a failing mental health system. With the rise of mental health awareness in modern society, no one is sure how to handle this topic just yet. My guest Neve Palmer (@Neve_palmer1), a film student at Ravensbourne joins me for this conversation.

You don't have to be a big media company to build your own OTT video workflow. Learn how Ravensbourne University created a live-streaming workflow using solutions from AWS Elemental to reach hundreds of schools with educational events featuring the Royal Shakespeare Company. Within months, students and staff from Ravensbourne were able to build, test, and successfully broadcast high-quality video streams to thousands of students.

Ken Steele starts reviewing the 12 higher ed rebrands of the past 2 years that caused outrage and opposition among faculty, students and alumni. Odds of a backlash are 10% overall, 20% at universities (4-year colleges), 0% at community colleges -- and 50% at arts institutes! This week, 5 disastrous rebrands that pretty much deserved what they got. 3 of them were overly ambitious, taking bold and daring approaches: Loughborough University (UK): A well-ranked public research university founded in 1909, that launched a hot pink octagon "LU" logo in 2015. (Yikes!) A protest petition gathered 13,000 signatures -- 76% of the school's enrolment! The administration backed down and 5 months later unveiled a much more conventional coat of arms approach. Loughborough U Year in Review - https://youtu.be/TDfVHTtcl7g How to Make the LU Logo on Photoshop - https://youtu.be/4IZSAl4giQ4 Emerson College (MA): This liberal arts college focuses on communications, media and arts programs. In April 2016 Emerson proudly unveiled a preliminary new identity that featured a large, hand-drawn purple "e". A student leaked a photo on social media, and sparked immediate protest of the "glorified scribble" that looked like "a breast cancer ribbon." Lee Pelton, the college president, compared misperceptions to the presidential primaries. But a year later, Emerson is still using its former logo. Emerson Reacts to New School Logo - https://youtu.be/VkT8E3Opciw Ravensbourne College (UK): In 2010, this arts institute launched a radical new identity that shattered the word "Ravensbourne" into 3 fragments, based on the anodized aluminum tiles that covered its new purpose-built building. Students protested, but the logo stayed for 6 years. Finally, in June 2016, Ravensbourne unveiled a much more professional logo, using a flexible "container" for student art. (Like the 2011 brand identity for OCAD University.) The latest Ravensbourne logo sparked some mockery, but the designers embraced the satire. Ravensbourne Brand Film - https://vimeo.com/168322138 Other redesigns are so uninspired they spark well-deserved opposition, too. IE University (Spain): The Instituto de Empresa ("Business School") is an open university teaching business programs across Spain. The original monogram and olive branch had become streamlined to the point of absurdity, so in 2016 the institution launched a new, totally bland logo. Students complained that it lowered the reputation of their institution, but the new identity continues to be used. We are IE: Reinventing Higher Education - https://youtu.be/pFGIMstrOk0 Quinnipiac University (CT): When this institution abandoned its elegant small-caps wordmark for a funky, 1970s-style logo, students protested the lack of a capital on "university." The "capitalize this!" campaign got media attention across North America, accusing the university of making a grammatical error in its new identity. After months of protest, the administration backed down and revised the logo, to include the word "University" in all caps. (They pretended the student protest had no effect). Q30 #THAT 9/13/16 - https://youtu.be/9AIxjxVo9Jo Whenever a university opts for a less-formal brand identity, it's likely to spark outrage. All the more reason that your concept needs to be creative, your typography professional, and your design polished. Next time: we'll look at 7 brand redesigns that sparked a backlash whether they deserved it or not!

Ken Steele starts reviewing the 12 higher ed rebrands of the past 2 years that caused outrage and opposition among faculty, students and alumni. Odds of a backlash are 10% overall, 20% at universities (4-year colleges), 0% at community colleges -- and 50% at arts institutes! This week, 5 disastrous rebrands that pretty much deserved what they got. 3 of them were overly ambitious, taking bold and daring approaches: Loughborough University (UK): A well-ranked public research university founded in 1909, that launched a hot pink octagon "LU" logo in 2015. (Yikes!) A protest petition gathered 13,000 signatures -- 76% of the school's enrolment! The administration backed down and 5 months later unveiled a much more conventional coat of arms approach. Loughborough U Year in Review - https://youtu.be/TDfVHTtcl7g How to Make the LU Logo on Photoshop - https://youtu.be/4IZSAl4giQ4 Emerson College (MA): This liberal arts college focuses on communications, media and arts programs. In April 2016 Emerson proudly unveiled a preliminary new identity that featured a large, hand-drawn purple "e". A student leaked a photo on social media, and sparked immediate protest of the "glorified scribble" that looked like "a breast cancer ribbon." Lee Pelton, the college president, compared misperceptions to the presidential primaries. But a year later, Emerson is still using its former logo. Emerson Reacts to New School Logo - https://youtu.be/VkT8E3Opciw Ravensbourne College (UK): In 2010, this arts institute launched a radical new identity that shattered the word "Ravensbourne" into 3 fragments, based on the anodized aluminum tiles that covered its new purpose-built building. Students protested, but the logo stayed for 6 years. Finally, in June 2016, Ravensbourne unveiled a much more professional logo, using a flexible "container" for student art. (Like the 2011 brand identity for OCAD University.) The latest Ravensbourne logo sparked some mockery, but the designers embraced the satire. Ravensbourne Brand Film - https://vimeo.com/168322138 Other redesigns are so uninspired they spark well-deserved opposition, too. IE University (Spain): The Instituto de Empresa ("Business School") is an open university teaching business programs across Spain. The original monogram and olive branch had become streamlined to the point of absurdity, so in 2016 the institution launched a new, totally bland logo. Students complained that it lowered the reputation of their institution, but the new identity continues to be used. We are IE: Reinventing Higher Education - https://youtu.be/pFGIMstrOk0 Quinnipiac University (CT): When this institution abandoned its elegant small-caps wordmark for a funky, 1970s-style logo, students protested the lack of a capital on "university." The "capitalize this!" campaign got media attention across North America, accusing the university of making a grammatical error in its new identity. After months of protest, the administration backed down and revised the logo, to include the word "University" in all caps. (They pretended the student protest had no effect). Q30 #THAT 9/13/16 - https://youtu.be/9AIxjxVo9Jo Whenever a university opts for a less-formal brand identity, it's likely to spark outrage. All the more reason that your concept needs to be creative, your typography professional, and your design polished. Next time: we'll look at 7 brand redesigns that sparked a backlash whether they deserved it or not!

In a chaotic post-EU referendum political climate, the deep-rooted division in society is plain to see. Blame, insults and criticism flow freely whilst we all try to make sense of the bedlam and prepare to face what comes next. Shaz from Addatif joins me to discuss her creative workshops at youth centres, Ravensbourne College, National Art & Design Saturday Club and her upcoming workshop, 'Inclusion.' Addatif produced the 3D print used in the Arrest All Mimics branding and we discuss the great power we have as creative professionals to help bring together people from all different backgrounds, the role the arts will play in healing the damage caused in our society and how we can actively start to make a difference. Episode 28 is supported by Illustration Ltd: http://illustrationweb.com, Heart Internet: http://heartinternet.co.uk and Printed.com: http://printed.com http://www.addatif.com/ - Addatif official website https://twitter.com/Addatif - Addatif on Twitter https://www.facebook.com/addatif?fref=ts - Addatif on Facebook https://www.instagram.com/addatif/ - Addatif on Instagram http://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/ - Ravensbourne college http://saturday-club.org/ - National Saturday Club

This podcast originally appeared on the Pod Delusion, episode 211 on November 1st 2013. Mozfest 2013 was held at Ravensbourne and spanned all 8 floors, each one hosting a variety of web-based activities. In this podcast I focussed mostly onThe post Mozfest 2013 appeared first on Julie Gould » Julie Gould.

Former PC Pro editor, journalist, video producer and Head of Web Media at Ravensbourne, Dr James Morris joined us to speak at Digital Berkshire in July. This event was hosted in the charming country house setting of the Cantley House Hotel, Wokingham,… Read more ›

Ravensbourne will be uniquely placed, within its relocation strategy, to develop its role as a London-based centre promoting excellence in digital design and media, within specialist higher education.