Best Shakils Podcasts (2024)

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Trudi Barrow 52:28

1M ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, we are delighted to converse with Design education specialist, advisor, teacher and CLEAPSS consultant Trudi Barrow. It seems like a strange statement, but we rarely have a design and technology teacher and leader on the podcast, so in this episode, we follow Trudi's journey into teaching but then spend a good part of the conversat…

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Ep. 117: Patient Centric Care by Harnessing Blockchain Tech - Mike Ruggio, JD (Managing Partner at Taylor English) 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

Meet attorney Michael Ruggio, a linchpin in the healthcare law industry with over 40 years of extensive experience. From igniting the first False Claims Act cases that shook up healthcare providers, to now guiding them through the digital transformation tide, his role is both pioneering and pivotal. Michael's understanding of the potential of techn…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with the Textiles Skills Centre (Report released April 24) 53:38

3M ago53:38

53:38

In this episode, we are delighted to talk with Dawn Foxall and Roy Ballam about the recently released paper commissioned by the Textiles Skills Centre, 'Unravelling the Fabric of Textiles Education'. As we seek to move the subject forward, building from the bottom up being our approach at the Association, we need to carefully look at where textiles…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Gordon Fraser (Marloe Watch Co) 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

In this conversation, we follow Gordon Fraser, Co-founder of the Marloe Watch Company, on his journey from a difficult school experience to co-founding a successful British-designed watch company. With his Co-founder Oliver, whom he met online, the two founded The Marloe Watch Company and produced their first two watches without meeting (and living…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Claire Holman 1:04:23

5M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

In this episode, we are in conversation with Claire Holman, modelmaking professional and lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth. We follow Claire's journey from a fairly nomadic start as her family moved first to Zambia and then to England, closely followed by Scotland as her father's work dictated their journey. This was followed at age sixteen b…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Josh Myers (Founder Denimolite) 51:05

6M ago51:05

51:05

Denim jeans have become an integral part of modern-day life. The majority of us own at least one pair (I personally have to confess to seven)! But how are these garments made? At what cost to the environment? And when they reach end of life how many of us give proper thought to where our once-loved products end up? Josh Myers is on a mission to tur…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Sophie Hague 55:36

6M ago55:36

55:36

This episode sees us in conversation with Sophie Hague - 2022 RSA Student Award winner and UX Designer. Sophie found school difficult, not so much academically, but she found it over-stimulating, crowded and overall, just not an enjoyable experience. The one exception to this was design and technology lessons, where she enjoyed the 'open-endedness'…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Amanda Riley 56:26

6M ago56:26

56:26

Amanda was somewhat destined to work in fashion from an early age. Influenced by her grandmother, who placed her in front of a sewing machine at age eight, she quickly learned how to use the machine and how to make her own clothes. Her grandmother's throwaway comment, having made her own dress only a short time after being introduced to the sewing …

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Reianna Shakil 1:00:44

7M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this first podcast of 2024, we are delighted to be in conversation with Reianna Shakil, UKRI Young Innovators Awards 22/23 Winner | Multidisciplinary Designer | Founder + Director of Studio ZRX. In this conversation, we cover Reianna's journey from school through how she overcame problems when her funding ran out part way through her sixth form …

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Designed for Life - End of Year Compilation 2023 1:45:35

7M ago1:45:35

1:45:35

So that was 2023! Twenty-four episodes of Designed for Life were recorded and published over the course of the year, fulfilling our promise of at least one podcast every two weeks. In these pods, I have been fortunate to speak with a wide range of innovators, founders, designers, engineers, academics, teachers and students, and here in this (admitt…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Becky Pell, Sound Engineer 54:13

8M ago54:13

54:13

Where was the first music concert you ever attended? Who was the artist? Who did you see this artist/band with? And finally, how did you feel as you left the gig? If you are like me and love your live music, these are questions that will roll off the tongue. For me, it was the Police. I was fifteen years old and with my best mate from school, the g…

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Designed for Life - BBC/Beano episode with Mike Sterling and Alex Harris 1:04:16

8M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

How many of you reading this have fond childhood memories of reading the Beano? I am guessing many of you could name most of the characters from the Beano now; some of you may still have Christmas Annuals tucked away somewhere in the loft. Well, the good news is the Beano is still alive and well...in fact, it is in rude health. So when I received a…

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Ep. 116: HealthTech Podcasters Unravel Web3's Impact on Healthcare - Don Lee (HC Biz Show) 1:00:46

9M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

We dive into the intricate world of health IT, examining the elusive goal of global interoperability and the dynamic role of blockchain technology. Don Lee sheds light on the innovative strides in biotech, particularly in expediting drug development for rare diseases, while also touching on the critical funding hurdles faced by startups. With a can…

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Designed for Life - Hethersett Academy (Part Two) 1:27:02

8M ago1:27:02

1:27:02

This is part two of a two-part mini-series in which we explore the development of the design and technology curriculum offer at Hethersett Academy in East Anglia. If you have not yet listened to part one, I suggest you go back and listen to this first, as there is something of a sequence. In this episode, we follow on from our conversation with Kat…

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Designed for Life - Hethersett Academy (Part one of two) 52:27

8M ago52:27

52:27

In the second of our focus podcasts within a specific school, we are delighted to bring you 'Designed for Life' in conversation with Hethersett Academy in East Anglia. The intention within these podcasts is to provide listeners with a complete 360 journey around the design and technology department in the school, with interviews and thoughts from s…

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Ep 115: Unlocking the Power of Data Donation in Healthcare Research with Wojciech Sierocki 54:09

9M ago54:09

54:09

Wojciech Sierocki, sheds light on the innovative approaches to data consent and the ethical considerations that shape global data policies. We dug into the intricate balance between patient privacy and the accessibility of medical data. We explore the mission of Data Lake in revolutionizing patient care through data donations, and the potential of …

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Jenny Body CBE 56:12

9M ago56:12

56:12

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined in conversation by Jenny Body CBE. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Aerospace Bristol on the morning of our annual awards ceremony on the 13th of October this year. The recording was made almost within touching distance of Concorde, an aircraft that Jenny had the privilege of wo…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Jennifer Campbell (MD Giles Agency) 58:04

9M ago58:04

58:04

In this episode, I was delighted to be in conversation with Jennifer Campbell, Managing Director of Giles Agency Hong Kong. In the pod, we track Jen's journey from rural Berkshire through the discovery that her natural penchant to quickly strike up conversations with people, together with an ability to sell and the tenacity to hang on in there when…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Charlotte Chapman 49:31

10M ago49:31

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This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience at The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. This is the first of a series of live podcasts to come as we take Designed for Life on the road to meet not only our stunning guests but also teachers, students and their parents. In this podcast, I was fortunate to be in conversation with Charlotte Chapma…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Larry Sullivan 1:15:17

10M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Larry Sullivan is a serial entrepreneur, business founder, angel investor and social philanthropist. In this podcast, we track Larry's journey from humble beginnings growing up in Essex to a sudden awakening to academia in sixth form, leading him to be the first in his family to attend university. A chance conversation led him to travel to America …

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Joshua Bruce 59:51

11M ago59:51

59:51

The joy of this podcast is that through it, we get to talk with designers, engineers and innovators at the very peak of their game and often informed by years or even decades of experience. At the same time, we have spoken with people at the very start of their careers, and are privileged to explore how they are shaping themselves and their careers…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Ben Edmonds 1:18:26

12M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Ben Edmonds is a designer, inventor, entrepreneur, engineer and self-confessed 'tinkerer'. In this episode, we follow Ben from school where aged twelve and asked what he wanted to do when he grew up; he answered, "I want to be a lead designer for Dyson". Almost twenty years later, that's exactly what he did, becoming a Principal Designer at Dyson. …

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Ifeoma Okolie 58:23

1y ago58:23

58:23

In this episode of Designed for Life, we speak with Ifeoma Noelin Okolie. Ify is a Chartered, FSEng (SIS) Certified, Product Safety Manager, Choral Singer, Poet & Abstract Photographer. Ify has 13 years experience delivering innovative state-of-the-art safety engineering solutions across a variety of safety-critical industries, where she has held v…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Clara Chu 46:24

1y ago46:24

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In this latest episode of Designed for Life, you get to meet the Young V&A’s first designer in ‘The Shed’, Clara Chu. The Young V&A opened its doors on Saturday, 1 July 2023. Young V&A is a powerhouse of creativity for the young, from infants to early teens. It is a national museum dedicated to children and young people, a place to imagine, play, c…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Alex Knight (STEMazing) 56:20

1y ago56:20

56:20

In this latest podcast, we are in conversation with Alex Knight, award-winning founder and CEO of the amazing STEMazing initiative. The best way to introduce you to STEMazing's mission and work is to take this quote directly from their website: "STEMAZING is a Call to Action to collectively amplify the voice of women in Science, Technology, Enginee…

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Designed for Life - Baysgarth School An engineering journey (Part 2) 1:04:16

1y ago1:04:16

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This is the second part of a two-part series of podcasts, and the first of its kind recorded live in a school. We are excited to be able to bring you what we plan will be a series of spotlight sessions focused on D&T departments nationally. If you have stumbled across this episode without listening to Part One of the mini-series, I politely suggest…

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Designed for Life - Baysgarth School An engineering journey (Part 1) 1:03:19

1y ago1:03:19

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This is the first in a two-part series of podcasts and the first recorded live in a school. We are excited to be able to bring you what we plan will be the first in a series of spotlight sessions focused on D&T departments nationally. Baysgarth School is a Co-educational secondary school located in Barton-on-Humber, North Lincolnshire. The school w…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Gill Fitzpatrick 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

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In this episode, we follow Gill's journey from church school, where her dad was the local vicar and knew 'everyone', through to training as a structural engineer, a job that Gill loved and thought she would work in for the rest of her working life. As a young graduate engineer with a degree in applied geology and engineering, Gill took the first te…

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Ep. 114: Evolution of Data-Driven Health - Michael Geer (co-founder of humanity.health) 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode of the Health Unchained Podcast, Ray Dogum interviews Michael Geer, CEO of Humanity, discussing various topics in healthcare and technology. They explore the balance between privacy and data utilization, emphasizing collaborative AI and the social aspect in Web 3.0. They delve into synthetic data, genetic testing, and advancements i…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Cecile Searle (CEO Magway) 54:58

1+ y ago54:58

54:58

Magway is a values-driven startup technology business situated in Wembley, North West London. Started in 2017, their staged vision is to take cargo off our roads and instead run the bulk of this cargo emissions-free on magnetic motor-driven 'trains' either set above or below ground. They are working to drive an electrical revolution, unlock new eco…

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Ep. 113: Evidence-Based Blockchain - Dr. Naseem Naqvi (President of British Blockchain Association) 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

Join Ray Dogum and Dr. Naseem Naqvi, President of the British Blockchain Association, on this thought-provoking episode of Health Unchained, as they delve into the world of evidence-based Blockchain and the challenges faced by the industry. Dr. Naqvi highlights the importance of defining the problem that Blockchain is trying to solve and providing …

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Teachers in Residence Mini-Series (3) Stephanie Tomlinson 24:18

1+ y ago24:18

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This is the third and final episode in our short mini-series on Teachers in Residence, the initiative within the Design and Technology Association that places teachers in business and industry placements, within which they gain a detailed perspective of the company, learn more about the sector that the business works within, thus allowing them to r…

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Ep. 112: AI-Assisted Ambient Medical Documentation with Ian Kazi Shakil (co-founder Augmedix) 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

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In this episode of Health Unchained, host Ray Dogum speaks with Ian Kazi Shakil, co-founder of Augmedix, about the company's mission to reduce the documentation burden for healthcare providers through the use of AI technology. They also discuss the potential uses of blockchain and augmented reality in healthcare, as well as how Augmedix is helping …

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Teachers in Residence Mini-series (2) Debbie Inman (Bulletproof) 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

26:49

This is the second of three in our short mini-series on Teachers in Residence, the initiative within the Design and Technology Association that places teachers in business and industry placements, within which they gain a detailed perspective of the company, learn more about the sector that the business works within, thus allowing them to return to…

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Teachers in Residence Mini Series (1) Mario de Freitas 38:03

1+ y ago38:03

38:03

Around three years ago, the Design and Technology Association recognised a problem which many teachers expressed. Many D&T teachers had entered the profession through the traditional route, school-university-school and as such had no experience of working in business or industry that could inform their teaching. We tried a few trials with teacher p…

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Ep. 111: Functional Wellness Community (Michelle Martin | CEO Maka Health) 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

48:20

In this episode of Health Unchained, Ray explores functional wellness and the journey to achieving it with Michelle Martin, founder and CEO of Maka Health. Michelle shares how to use of web3 technologies in the health industry and how her company, Maka, is making a positive impact. The conversation covers Michelle's involvement with the Creative De…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Nick Grey 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

59:17

In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Nick Grey, founder and Managing Director of Grey Technologies, better known to most of us as GTech. GTech manufactures cordless tools, with the range running from vacuum cleaners through to garden tools and equipment. In this podcast we follow Nick's journey from his earliest years and wh…

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Designed for Life - in Conversation with Dr. Lynne Bianchi 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Lynne Bianchi. Lynne is Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Director of the Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub & Senior Lecturer at Manchester University. A staunch advocate of STEM and vocational education, we track Lynn…

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Ep. 110: Engaging Patient Relationships with Machine Learning - Alexandre Lebrun - Nabla (Co-Founder & CEO) 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

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In this episode of Health Unchained, we welcome Alexandre Lebrun, co-founder and CEO of Nabla, a French health tech startup. Alexandre discusses his professional journey and how he became enamored with the idea of training machines to communicate with humans. He also delves into how Nabla utilizes AI-powered patient engagement tools to assist healt…

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Ep. 109: Decentralized Databases for DeSci- Michael Fischer, PhD (Founder of DB DAO) 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode, Michael Fischer, the founder of DB DAO, discusses the role of databases in Web3 and how they can be used improve scientific research and tokenize scientific articles. Fischer also shares his own experience with medical conditions and his thoughts on the healthcare industry. Fischer has a PhD in computer science from Stanford Univer…

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Ep. 108: Building Community - Joshua Bate and Jelani Clarke, PhD (DeSci World) 1:13:55

1+ y ago1:13:55

1:13:55

Joshua Bate and Jelani Clarke, PhD, leaders of the DeSci World Project, discuss decentralized science initiatives and their potential to revolutionize the way science works. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a source of legal, financial, or medical advice. Announcements Health Un…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Richard Joseph 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

Twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph are founders and owners of one of the world's most iconic and innovative kitchenware brands. In this podcast, we are fortunate to be in conversation with Richard Joseph, who takes us through his journey from school, where design and technology played a key role in setting his future direction as a designer, t…

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Designed for Life - 2022 Compilation 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

It's that time of year again when we track back over the nineteen podcasts released so far this year (with more still to come before 2023) and pick out some of the best bits to string together into an end-of-year compilation. This is always a difficult task, but this year it has proved to be even more so, with some amazing guests providing brillian…

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Designed for Life Matt Hewison (+ Werkhouse Post-Event) 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Welcome into 2023, and on behalf of everyone at the D&T Association, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and peaceful new year! The First episode of 2023 and the first in season three welcomes Matt Hewison as our guest. Matt is the Co-founding Director of Cyberwhite, a disruptive provider of security services and risk mitigation technolog…

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Ep. 107: Digital Trust Ecosystem - PharmaLedger (Dan Fritz & Marco Cuomo) 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

In today's episode, host Ray Dogum sits down with guests Dan Fritz and Marco Cuomo. Marco is an Applied Technology Innovation Manager with a passion for exploring and implementing new technologies such as blockchain and API Management. Dan is a Supply Chain Domain Architect at Novartis, where he is responsible for the architecture vision and select…

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Will Butler-Adams Part 1 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

38:56

If you are intrigued by the art of leadership, especially how to lead an organisation through a period of profound change successfully, then you will love this podcast. If you are fascinated by the sheer art and skill required to manufacture anything that is high in quality and is designed and built to last, then you will love this podcast. If you …

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Will Butler Adams Part 2 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

If you are intrigued by the art of leadership, especially how to lead an organisation through a period of profound change successfully, then you will love this podcast. If you are fascinated by the sheer art and skill required to manufacture anything that is high in quality and is designed and built to last, then you will love this podcast. If you …

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Ep. 106: Web3 Innovation in Japan – Shinya Yamamoto, PhD (DICT Cube) 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

30:12

IT advancement and data analytics have long been a struggle in healthcare – many have tried to drive technological advancement in the space, but very little has changed. So are NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 the answer we’ve all been waiting for? In today's episode, Ray Dogum talks to Shina Yamamoto, PhD, a serial entrepreneur, clinical research innovation p…

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Ep. 105: Community Empowered Health and Reputation – Mike Sinn (CureDAO) & Mike Elias (IdeaMarket.io) 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Ray Dogum is joined by Mike Sinn and Mike Elias. Mike Sinn is a Software Engineer at CureDAO, a collaborative framework for precision health of the future. CureDAO is creating an open-source platform to determine the effects of millions of factors on human health. Mike Elias, on the other hand, is the founder of Ideamarket, a platform that builds c…

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Designed for Life Lynne Elvins (Werkhouse) 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

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Six years ago, Lynne Elvins and some of her designer friends and colleagues were discussing life, work and, specifically, the challenges of onboarding juniors into their business. All agreed that some amazing young people were looking to enter the profession. Equally, all agreed that young people were, more often than not, not fully prepared for st…

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