Join us on Wednesday 12th March in London as we break down barriers to the creative industry and give traditional ‘mentoring’ a fun twist with independent design agency, Human After All.
Their wonderful team have volunteered their evening to speak with emerging creatives to answer your burning questions, provide some snappy portfolio feedback or just have a general chit-chat.
Event details
Location:
Human After All, London, EC1N 7RJ
Time:
Arrival from 6pm, kick-off at 6.30pm, wrap-up by 8.30pm
Date:
Wednesday 12th March 2025
So what’s the twist?
Ever been speed dating? No? Neither have we…but the format still works! All mentees at this event will get the chance to speak to three different members of the wonderful Human After All team, rotating every 10 minutes, with small breaks in between to regroup.
You can be emerging at any age, so there’s no age limit on this event. If you have less than two years of industry experience, you can get involved!
Spaces are limited, so don’t hang about. Applications will close on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 11pm.
Meet the mentors
Meet the mentors
Alex Rodrigo
Design Director
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I’m Alex, a design director with an interest in the interplay between design and psychology. After 10+ years of working with some of the world’s most seen and heard brands, I have developed an approach to work that prioritises empathy - in order to create outcomes that involve the audience in a meaningful way.
El Hoyle
Junior Designer
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I'm El, a designer passionate about editorial design and visual storytelling. After graduating from Norwich University of the Arts studying Design for Publishing, I joined HAA and expanded my skills into motion design. I now create impactful designs and animations for brands like Google, Meta and Orchid Project, focusing on purposeful, idea-driven work.
Jess Bashford
Associate Creative Director
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I believe the best work comes from collaborating across crafts. So, as Associate Creative Director, I bring together creatives to make cohesive work for clients like BirdLife, Orchid Project and Google. I started out as a words person, copywriting and strategising for brands like Magnum, Sainsbury’s and Coutts.
Dan Ioannou
Senior Motion Designer
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Hi, I'm Dan, a Senior Motion Designer with a love for crafting engaging and impactful visuals—basically, I make things move and look cool while avoiding unnecessary drama (on and off the screen).
Inspired by a lifelong connection to movement and performance, I bring a natural rhythm and storytelling sensibility to projects. I’m passionate about telling stories through motion and making sure the audience feels something... ideally not just confusion.
James Woods
Design Director
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As a Design Director, I lead on visual direction, guiding creative teams to turn complex ideas into clear, impactful designs. Sometimes that's a brand, video or marketing campaign. Whatever the brief I help teams collaborate with clients like Greenpeace, Mozilla, and Google to create innovative solutions that matter.
Ben Parfitt
Junior Designer
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Hey, I'm Ben, a Junior Designer with a keen interest in crafting visual identities and systems that intertwine strong ideas with good stories. At HAA, I've worked with clients such as; Meta, Google and TED. Before joining, I gained experience through interning after studying graphic design at Falmouth University.
Hailey Kuckein
Senior Designer
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Hi, I'm Hailey, a Senior Designer with a keen interest in all things digital. I'm passionate about leading with empathy and always considering the impact of our work. Before HAA I worked as a design researcher, collaborating with end users to develop design solutions that put people first.
Morwenna Morgan
Designer
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Hey, I’m Morwenna, a designer specialising in brand and digital applications - think Figma. I help brands navigate their digital brand confidently and with HAA, I’ve worked with clients like Mozilla, Meta, and MOWAA. Previously in Amsterdam, I focused on research and branding projects with an emphasis on future tech.
So what are you waiting for?!