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Insights and Sounds interview
I was interviewed by electronic musician Veryan for the third issue of her Insights and Sounds magazine. We enjoyed an in-depth discussion covering how I capture sounds and make music, why I’m compelled to document places in such detail, the beauty of Japan, the influence of land art, and a few clues as to what might happen next.
Along with the magazine, the download includes three excellent tracks that Veryan made with field recordings provided by myself and the other interviewees, Jilk and Everyday Dust.
In related news, Caravan Tokyo was featured on the latest episode of Electronic Odyssey, and you can listen back on Mixcloud.
Designer Discs interview
I was delighted to be the first guest on Matt Davey’s new podcast. It was an opportunity to reflect on my career path and attitude to design, and choose five songs that really mean something to me.
Geri in NEO Magazine
Geri is featured in issue 214 of NEO, the UK’s biggest Asian pop culture mag. In the impressive four-page interview, she talks about her love for Japanese culture, the Defying Tradition project, and her Geri Draws Japan products.
Geri interviewed by Creative Boom
Creative Boom recently interviewed Geri about her work and interests. It’s a lovely in-depth feature packed with inspiration for anyone hoping to do what they love for a living.
Unashamedly be a fan of whatever it is you’re interested in. When you love something so deeply, you’ll inevitably have knowledge, experience, and a unique angle you can offer when you transition that passion into a living.
Farewell, Net magazine
Confirmation then, that Net magazine will close. The monthly publication supported so many of us over the years, and I’ll always be grateful.
Seeing my early work in print gave me confidence, and a profile spread helped my old agency to grow. I was fortunate to be interviewed several times — most notably a four-page feature with accompanying NYC shoot. The magazine was essential reading throughout the 00s, and although of less interest to me in recent years, it continued to introduce new voices and make sense of industry ebb and flow.
The annual awards were valuable, and there was a period where I was either a judge or nominated. I remember a fun night in London when Erskine lost the agency award to Clearleft, and things got a bit boisterous. One year, the venue was superclub Ministry of Sound, which made no sense but was very funny. In Holborn’s more serene Connaught Rooms, I witnessed Geri scoop Designer of the Year, just before our wedding.
It’s the end of an era and a reminder of happier, freewheeling times. Thanks to all who worked on Net magazine over the years, and everyone who contributed.
Geri in net magazine
Rizamblings
This week, I had the pleasure of joining polymathic designer and poet Rizwana Khan to record an episode of her all-encompassing, stream of consciousness podcast.
Netmag interview feature
Issue 237 of Net magazine has a four-page interview with me, with photos from a shoot in NYC last month. Fancy!
One minute with...
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Conor O’Driscoll for his excellent One Minute With website.
Pipeline interview
It was my pleasure to be Dan Benjamin’s guest on The Pipeline earlier today.
Netmag Q&A
Netmag asked readers to quiz me for a Q&A feature. Topics include media queries, design principles, and New Adventures.
Net magazine profile
In last month’s .net magazine (Practical Web Design outside the UK) we were featured across a lovely two-page profile.
Netmag interview
A short interview from this month’s Net magazine about being your own boss.
Digital Web interview
If you really are desperate for something to fill your day, then this might actually fill it.
Three magazine features
I’m fortunate to be featured in three UK print magazines this month.