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Diversity in publishing and turning Disney down twice, with Dapo Adeola

Diversity in publishing and turning Disney down twice, with Dapo Adeola

FromThe Creative Boom Podcast


Diversity in publishing and turning Disney down twice, with Dapo Adeola

FromThe Creative Boom Podcast

ratings:
Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dapo Adeola is an award-winning designer and illustrator who creates fun and upbeat characters and images that challenge expectations around gender and race. He's also the co-creator of the best-selling children's picture book, Look Up. Here, we talk about carving a career out of art and design, the importance of representation and why kindness and compassion will keep you sane. We also discover why Dapo had to turn down Disney twice.
Released:
Jan 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Want to hear the inside scoop from other artists, designers, illustrators and photographers about the highs and lows of being a creative? The Creative Boom Podcast is a show that brings you candid conversations with new and established names from around the world as we discover more about their creative journeys so far. Bursting with insider career tips, honest business advice and incredible stories, each episode offers warmth, wisdom and inspiration to help you in your creative profession.