Brave New Voices

How can we use art and design to overcome adversity? Join students Danny Weekes and Matthew Kaufman, and tutor/artist Susan Platt in a discussion about identity, wellbeing, mental health and grief in relation to a practice in art and design.

How can we use design to change and challenge people’s perspectives? Join third year Graphic Design students Brogan Devlin and Sophie Thompson, and designer/founder of Fresh Magazine Katie Jones in a discussion about how design influences politics/social issues and the best ways to spread an important message using design.

What are some things we wish we knew before starting University? Are you a current or soon-to-be design student in need of some tips and hacks? Join third year Graphic Design students Jessica Rea and Liz Melling, and alumni/designer Oskar Walin (aka oskarwitha.k) as they reflect on their time at Manchester School of Art, and discuss what they wish they knew in hindsight before starting art school.

How do we emerge out of the pandemic as Graphic Designers, is the art world becoming entirely digital and how can we contribute to this brave new normal? Join third year Graphic Design students Betsy Bailie and Oscar Ingham, and tutor/designer Adam Griffiths (aka ra_bear) in a discussion about creativity, productivity and meaning during a global crisis.