LWD Manchester

Join us in welcoming your new Manchester hosts - Katie Jones (@mae_jones), Lauren Goldsby (@laurengoldsby ) and Haseena Ali (@has.eena) Manchester creatives, and the founders of @fressshmagazine.

It's going to be fun and informal.
Warm and welcoming. All invited.


Let's celebrate together the end of a little era and the start of the new. We would love to see you all there!

Yours truly,
Dani & Tali xx
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Join MAMIMU (aka June Mineyama-Smithson) in a workshop packed with tips and tools to uncover inspiration, emotional values, colours and shapes from everyday life and incorporate them into your design.

Booking via eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-inspiration-anywhere-with-mamimu-online-workshop-tickets-121154387033?ref=estw

See you there x
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A conversation and workshop with the fab Vimla Appadoo.
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Pop along after work and say hello :D

A relaxed evening to chat, catch-up and meet creative women doing ace things in Manchester. We'll also be announcing details on our 2020 programme.

Cultureplex kindly reserved us an area by the bar. They have plenty alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink options that can be purchased at the bar as well as great food.

All welcome & free to attend!

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ladies-wine-design-manchester-a-bit-of-a-social-tickets-96218314569

See you there x
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A conversation with Lorelle Skelton of Good Great Creative and writer, stylist and fashion lecturer Sophie Benson.

Booking via eventbrite.
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Three special guests from Co-op Digital, will be joining us to discuss change and its messy middle in their creative paths.

Samantha Sheriston, designer at Co-op Digital, will talk about her transition from a graphic designer to an interaction designer.

Lucy Tallon, principal designer at Co-op Digital, will discuss going from agency design to design in-house.

Katherine Wastell, head of design at Co-op Digital, will talk about going from leading a team of 10 to a team of 50.

We couldn't run these events without the help of some amazing people.

Huge thanks to Ecom, who are providing us with their venue, pizza and drinks for this event.

Book via eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2XyIHfW
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A collaboration with the wonderful Pilkington Club featuring talks from Domino Po, founder of Cotton on Mcr, artist Florence Blanchard and photographer Madeleine Penfold. Hosted by Manchester School of Art.
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We'll be in conversation with illustrator and creator of #KidsLit4Climate, Emma Reynolds, and Senior Fashion Communication Lecturer and founder of GIRLFANS, Jacqui McAssey.
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Lucy Biggs, senior lecturer at MSoA and founder of Letterspace hosts a conversation about baby loss within the context of its effect on work. Booking via eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2uXujNQ
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Special guest Khadija Kapacee, co-founder and client services director at Edit_ Brand Studio will be joining us to discuss the business behind design. With over ten years of industry experience, Khadija will be sharing her insights on everything from knowing your value to crafting the perfect proposal and maintaining healthy client relationships.
Booking:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lwd-manchester-introduces-special-guest-khadija-kapacee-the-business-of-design-tickets-57526533410
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An evening of conversation from the creative women of Music. Have a nosey at their lovely studio and find out more about their experiences of working at the agency.
Places are free and limited to 20 people.
https://lwdmcr_music.eventbrite.co.uk
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We'll be collaborating with Join the Dots to host a workshop session 'Communicating feminism through design – an introduction to commercial semiotics'.

Free tickets and more details available now at Eventbrite https://bit.ly/2ESU6OV
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We'll be running two conversation sessions:
1. Developing a Style with illustrator and printmaker Aleesha Nandhra & paper artist Helen Musselwhite.
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2. Creating Communities with Jane Bowyer, curator of Women in Print, Kiara Mohammed, director of Black Flowers and Amber Akaunu & Fauziya Johnson. Co-Founders of ROOT-ed Zine. Design Manchester Tickets available at www.designmcr.com. Our sessions will be open to anyone attending the conference.
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A chat about the ups, downs and a few tips thrown in about freelancing versus creative agency life. Over a brew or a wine in the Dotto studio with Dani M.
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We're catching up with Katie Jones, Hasseena Ali, Lauren Goldsby and Paulina Zawadzka who created Fresh Mag after becoming frustrated with the lack of ethnic diversity within the arts. Join us for a chat with them to discuss how we can use our practice and our actions to make change.

Tickets are free but limited spaces. To register email us at lwdmanc@gmail.com
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A conversation about the ups and downs of running a studio with Angela Roche, founder and CD of Design By Day.

Limited to 12 people. RSVPs opening soon
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We're joining forces with CIA for a Spring Fling. Basically a bit of a bash – a chance to get more people along, catch up with old friends and meet a bunch of lovely new people. Build up your network and create some of your own collaborations.

To register visit Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2rgDKXc
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We'll be joined by a suite of fabulous Creative Directors and industry experts for a relaxed evening of portfolio reviews. For students, graduates or any creatives looking for a bit of direction or advice.
Specialisms with include: Graphic Design / Branding / Advertising & Marketing / Illustration / Photography / Interior Design

To register visit Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2ql5Vmo
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An evening with special guest, Eve Warren—a graphic designer known for her colourful and expressive work. We'll be chatting about changing directions and specialisms and the challenges that can bring.
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A workshop with behaviour design studio Dura. We introduce behaviour design and some of the tools we use to design behaviour. Behaviour design brings the insights of how people think and how people act to where it is needed most – to products and services used by people. Sign up to the mailing list to hear first when places are available.
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An evening with special guest, Katy Cowan, founding editor of Creative Boom—an online magazine that celebrates, inspires and supports the creative community. Pick Katy's brains for tips on how to put yourself out there without any fear. Bring along any personal promo items for discussion or just bring yourself. 
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An evening discussing ideas and inspiration with our special guest, paper artist Helen Musselwhite over wine and nibbles. Limited to 8 guests. Sign up to the mailing list to hear first when places are available.
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Come with any general life or work questions or conversations you are interested in, and lets have an open discussion about them.
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An LWD social. Meet other creative women. Make connections, share ideas and start collaborations. We'll be discussing our upcoming programme of workshops and salons so come along with any suggestions and ambitions.
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