Jan 30, 2025

Mind the Gap: From Drug Dens to Creative Zen

James Martin

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Join James, who will empower you to be the very best version of yourself, no matter your past mishaps. James offers an honest and open look into his past and share the tools he's used to better his life and build his design career. He shares his practical framework, 'The Gap’, which has made him a “somebody" in the design industry—and which can help you navigate your career with more intention. After his talk, you’ll have actionable takeaways to push your own career forward and close the gaps to create a better future for yourself… whilst making you giggle along the way.

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James Martin

James, better known as Made By James, is transforming the design education landscape with his rebellious creativity and relentless determination. He has dedicated 20 years of his life to achieving creative excellence, being sought after by clients for the impact his work has on businesses and the meticulously crafted experiences he delivers. He now has one purpose: to build the best designers on the planet. Through his real-world experience, he understands that to land your 'dream client,' you first need to become a 'dream designer'. The status quo within the design education space is focused solely on external outcomes, when the real focus should be on internal transformation. He knows if he can help designers become comfortable with the unpredictability of the real creative world, then the predictable stuff becomes even easier to manage. His full focus is as an educator to brand designers, but he is also a best-selling author, public speaker and creative partner at Lincoln Design Co., where the team works daily with the likes of Disney, Liquid Death and Nike. He is dedicated to guiding the next generation of designers with action, honesty and love, creating a future where designers and clients thrive together.