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S1 Ep2: Finding your creative place with Elizabeth Olwen

S1 Ep2: Finding your creative place with Elizabeth Olwen

FromThe Make it in Design Podcast


S1 Ep2: Finding your creative place with Elizabeth Olwen

FromThe Make it in Design Podcast

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Elizabeth Olwen is a renowned Canadian Print and Pattern Designer who lives in beautiful Lisbon. Inspired by the world around her—from dense Canadian forests, to the colours and tiles of Lisbon, and her abundant spiritual and  travel adventures in the life in between—Elizabeth’s meaningfully-made artwork is driven by the desire to leave something beautiful behind with every step she takes, while being gentle on this beautiful planet that nurtures and inspires her so much.Elizabeth’s work oozes style, joy and colour confidence. She collaborates with companies from all around the globe, on feel-good, intentional products from home decor to stationery, from fabric to bedding, from swimwear to jewellery, and so much more. Not only is she an in-demand designer, she’s a brilliant online teacher and is also Founder and Director of Field Trip, a curated annual Art & Licensing Show in New York formed and completely run by established artists offering clients a fresh, fun, and lively space to interact and connect.Episode 2 includes:Not being afraid to slow things downUsing travel to refresh your creativityIdentifying what makes you happy and implementing this into your design work flowTools to ensure you are always creating the designs and products you loveDealing and moving on from rejectionEmbracing the present and recognising when it’s time to rechargeNew episodes every week. Remember to subscribe to get new episodes as soon as they drop!Find out more at makeitindesign.com
Released:
Oct 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (18)

Make it in Design is home to one of the longest running online design schools in the world. We help creatives from across the globe thrive in the design industry. We love nothing more than to inspire creative people to follow their dreams, grow sustainable design businesses, and do what they love. We have created the Make it in Design podcast to bring our audience interviews with designers who have made bold moves and followed their hearts in order to thrive as creative professionals. The Make it in Design podcast is a place of curiosity and discovery, and we look forward to sharing this conversation with you!