We live in a digital age, but some things – like creative intuition and a love for print – can’t be automated.

Janine Vangool recently introduced a ban on AI in UPPERCASE. In this episode she explains why, as well as her tips on how to get things done, how to train yourself to notice ideas and why creative mess is all part of the magic.

This is the final episode of Season One of We Need to Make Things. I’ve got some amazing guests lined up for Series Two, which will begin in a few weeks.

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From wearing a spacesuit to inviting strangers into photo booths, Simon Murphy knows how to work on long-term projects without losing momentum or a sense of playfulness.

In this episode he shares his chapter approach to projects, his creative morning routines, his advice on unlearning and his feelings on AI.

Simon’s wonderful first book Govanhill was published in 2023.

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Many brilliant artists are terrible at business, but using some of the skills he learnt in hospitality management, Bastiaan Woudt was never going to be one of them.

Effective marketing, foolproof systems and a passion for photography have enabled him to create an enviable career that balances work, life and personal projects such as DJing, travelling and supporting NGOs.

In this episode, Bastiaan chats about structure and rhythm, turning passion into profit, using your second brain and the benefits of AI, among many other things!

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