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A selections of articles for Unorthodox Blend explore a diverse range of topics, from branding and culture to divergent thinking. Additionally, the podcast interviews and talks I've given over the years offer some my insights and unique perspectives.
Below are a collection of artlces and talks, see Conversation Archive for a wider selection
UBA077 - The unspoken language of Intuition and Connection.
After reading The User Illusion a phrase that resonated with me was “We feel more than we know, and we know more than we can say” and here i explore this, and how it can inform our approach to life.
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UBA073 - Eclectic but connected.
From the Creator Economy to the Taste Economy
A movement towards a more thoughtful and crafted way of operating with beautifully curated independent stores.
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UBA071 - Building a Legacy
Choices Today That Shape Tomorrow
Prompted by a question from a friend “What does legacy mean to you?” Are we talking assets, literal wealth? Or values, beliefs and life lessons?
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UBA069 - One mind, any weapon
Why true artistry comes from how we wield tools.
Inspired by this phrase, used in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program...
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UBA065 - Dyslexia in Breif*
The Power of Thinking Differently
This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week and with statistics from British Dyslexia Association stating that 3.3 million adults in the UK workplace have dyslexia, and i wanted to share my thoughts.
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Talk - AP Hogeschool
Expert Class - Brand Experience Design
Returning for our second talk.
In this session, Russell and the i discuss our approach to projects, clients, and life, while reflecting on the current state of the industry and its future direction.
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UBA061 - Kayfabe : Blurring the Lines Between Reality and Fiction
Following on in my trend of randomness…
The world is full of stories that sometimes seem too bizarre to be true. We navigate through a mix of reality and fiction every day, often not sure where one ends and the other begins...
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UBA055 - Art Should Comfort the Disturbed and Disturb the Comfortable : A Brand Storytelling Perspective
Recently heard this: “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable,” said the Mexican poet and academic, Cesar A. Cruz, a line later repeated by Banksy...
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UBA049 - Perfectly Imperfect : Embracing Flaws and The Creative Power of Imperfection
To be human is to be flawed, and it’s within these imperfections that creativity flourishes. Throughout civilisation, imperfect beings have crafted amazing art, songs, literature and films...
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Podast - Unorthodox Blend Live
To celebrate Rosie Lee’s 24th birthday, the team is hosting three days of live conversations as part of Unorthodox Blend Live. If anyone has followed the series so far, they’ll know it covers a broad range of topics.
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UBA019 - Embrace the Power of Continuous Improvement : Unleashing the Potential of Kaizen and the Art of Failure
While composing Substack articles and reflecting on key moments in my life, career, and business ventures, a consistent theme has emerged: To maintain a competitive edge and strive for enduring success...
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Talk - Yonex Conference
We have been collaborating with Yonex, global leaders in badminton, tennis, and golf, as the brand transitions into a new era. And we have been working closely on thought partnership, and next April, will be heading to Tokyo to deliver the keynote at the Yonex GMC, where well’ll discuss how to build a brand for the future.
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Talk - AP Hogeschool
Expert Class - Brand Experience Design
We shared insights into how they approach projects, clients, and life as a whole, while also discussing the current state of the industry and where they believe it’s heading...
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Speaking at ESCP’s Field Notes series, where he’ll share insights into creativity and brand activations. The talk gave students a behind-the-scenes look at life in a creative agency, as well as the skills they’ll need to succeed in the industry.
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Talk - Design for Reel Amsterdam
To mark the Amsterdam studio’s 3rd anniversary, Rosie Lee launched Design for Reel, a film screening and panel discussion series focused on cinema from a design perspective. The first event featured a screening of Gaspar Noé's Enter The Void and a discussion with Mark and Russell about design in film.
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Doer, Maker, Creator panel hosted by WeWork and Samsung. The panel brought together a diverse group of creative minds, including Lars Hemming from Vice & Virtue, Alain Macklovitch /A-Trak, David Macklovitch / Chromeo & Meg and Mitch Paone from DIA.
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Talk - USBY Night Antwerp
In this talk, titled 53 Days in NY, I reflected on the nature of risk.
And shared personal examples of what some might consider risky: getting kicked out of collegetwice and committing to an honest, day-by-day account of opening a new office.
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