From designers to illustrators, art directors to copywriters, we have the perfect mentor waiting to meet you.
Keep scrolling to read more about our legendary mentors, who’ve volunteered their time to nurture the next wave of creative talent 👏
Meet the mentors
Meet the mentors
Ash Schofield
Freelance Designer
(ex Modern Designers, LOVE.)
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Hey! I'm Ash, a freelance brand identity & packaging designer based in Manchester with 10 years industry experience. I partner with design agencies & clients across the UK, and have worked with some of the world's biggest brands and independent start-ups.
I take an ideas-first, personality driven approach to my work and have a love for bold typography, characterful illustration and problem solving.
I also take part in a range of student talks and portfolio sessions with emerging designers in universities across the country, and have recently volunteered with Northern Design Festival to help promote this year's event.
Chris Potter
Designer
Landor
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I'm a graphic designer primarily working in brand and packaging design, with experience working for major brands like Nespresso and Peroni. Having worked in both England and France, I have experience in different cultures and work environments. I'm passionate about crafting memorable design solutions, and making a positive change.
Fabi Burnett
Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer
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Hello, I’m Fabi, a Graphic Designer who specialises in 2D Motion Design and Video Editing. I’ve been in the industry for 8+ years, working with global brands and agencies. My work spans TV + OOH advertising, brand films, social media campaigns, website + app design & retail activations. Clients include: Apple, Defected Records, Nike, MTV, Amazon Music, Women's FA, Adidas, LVMH, Haagen-Dazs, Malteasers, Penfolds & The Royal Foundation.
Harriet Beesley
Independent Designer & Lecturer
(ex Pearlfisher)
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Harriet Beesley/Ferguson is an award-winning ideas-based graphic designer with over 15 years experience, working with iconic household name brands as well as cheeky start-ups looking to find their voice. With clients ranging from Royalty to Olympians, she turns her hand to identities, packaging, brand world, illustration, strategic, web and copy based projects (and a bit of knitting on the side).
Alongside working at esteemed agencies such as Pearlfisher and Aesop, she has worked as an MA tutor for Falmouth University and was a member of the D&AD 2020 packaging jury. She now splits her time between commercial projects and running the third year of LCC's Graphic Branding & Identity BA. Phew!
Liam Houlihan
Executive Creative Director
Bulletproof
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Working as the ECD for Bulletproof in Amsterdam, I head up our team and creative offer across the region. My experience in design and branding has taken me from Bristol to London, New York to Amsterdam. I've worked in big teams and built studios from the ground up. A big believer in empowered, diverse creative teams do great work, which in turn turns profit. Always that around.
Lucy Shephard
Freelance Senior Designer
(ex Turner Duckworth, Gousto, BAFTA)
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Hi! I’m Lucy, a Senior Designer based in London, originally from Scotland. After originally studying Biomedical Sciences at Edinburgh University, I career changed into Graphic Design after studying at Shillington in London, and haven’t looked back.
My experience includes working in-house at BAFTA and Gousto, and agency side at global agency Turner Duckworth, before going freelance, during which I’ve had the pleasure of working with agencies Mrs&Mr and Into The Light. I’m passionate about supporting emerging creatives from all backgrounds, and helping career changers or those with unconventional journeys into design navigate into the industry and find work.
Peggy Afriyie
Freelance Senior Copywriter
(ex Ragged Edge, DesignStudio, Reed Words)
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Writer and storyteller designing with words for brands, businesses and worlds.
Ria Bhatnagar
Senior Product Designer
TCS Interactive
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A multi-disciplinary Product Designer, Creative Director, and Illustrator with over a decade of experience in UX/UI design, branding, and creative strategy. Currently based in London, I work at TCS Interactive, where I drive end-to-end design processes, enhancing user engagement, sales, and product usability.
Previously, I worked as a freelance Art Director in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and New Delhi, India, collaborating with global brands such as Mercedes, Nestlé, Nat West, Nest Hunkemoller and many others. I co-founded Beyond Routine in New Delhi, India, a creative agency renowned for its award-winning digital travel-dance series, The Shift Collective.
I am passionate about fostering design communities and have many design hosted events. Additionally, I consult with brands and creatives to help them establish a cohesive design presence both online and offline. I am committed to delivering impactful, user-centered solutions across industries.
Evie Sanders
Designer
Lyfe Studio
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Hey! I'm Evie, a Manchester-based Designer and proud Falmouth alumni. Over the past three years I've worked at a B Corp design agency, focusing on branding, digital design and campaigns. Although early in my career, I've had the opportunity to work with both global clients and emerging start-ups. I'm passionate about helping others grow and championing the next generation of creative talent.
Farah Girach
Junior Designer
Thrive Learning
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I’m a passionate and curious designer driven by a mission to create positive global change.
My work, influenced by my cultural background, blends rich narratives and diverse perspectives.
I believe in empowering underrepresented designers and celebrating the impactful work they create.
Lele Saa
Freelance Illustrator & Art Director
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Hola! I’m a multidisciplinary creative from northwest Spain, based in the UK.
I have 20+ years of experience in the creative industries. First half or those years working exclusively as an advertising art director.
After taking a break to pursue a Master’s degree in Children’s Book Illustration, I started a ‘portfolio career’: developing my work as illustrator along with contract roles in advertising, part-time jobs in UX/UI studios, artist residencies and lecturing graphic design and illustration.
After many emails and rejections, I signed up with a lovely and supportive agent and now I’m focused in writing and illustrating my own stories.
I’ll tell you a secret: I haven't yet figured out the balance between doing what I love and paying the bills, but I’m sure I can help you to fast track some of my mistakes.
Lotty Walpole
Senior Account Manager
PB Creative
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I’m a London-based Senior Account Manager at a design agency with 5 years of experience managing client relationships and delivering creative projects. Experienced at aligning client goals with strategic design solutions, I ensure projects run smoothly from brief to delivery. Passionate about branding and collaboration!
Natalia Witwicka
Freelance Designer
(ex Pentagram, Google Creative Lab)
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I’m a freelance graphic designer based in London, specializing in branding, with experience at Pentagram (Team Willer) and most recently at Google Creative Lab.
In my personal practice, I’m particularly interested in the intersection of art and technology, blending manual and digital generative design. My process is often hands-on, merging tangible materials with digital tools and AI.
Rebecca Dell
Executive Producer & Creative Director
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Rebecca is a visionary Creative Director and Production Leader who turns ambitious ideas into commercially successful, culturally relevant work. With a deep expertise in creative production and talent management, she leads innovative projects from concept to execution, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Known for her ability to manage diverse teams and empower underrepresented voices in the art and animation industries, Rebecca fosters collaboration while ensuring every project delivers on both artistic integrity and business impact.
A fierce advocate for creative excellence and equality, Rebecca is driven by the belief that the most powerful stories come from diverse perspectives, and that’s exactly what she delivers—work that connects, disrupts, and inspires.
Poan Pan
Freelance Illustrator
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Poan is a Taipei-based freelance illustrator known for whimsical illustrations with a soft palette and coloured pencils. He is intent not only on capturing the quirks and specificities of human posture and movement but also something more intangible – the “warmth and humanity” of people and how their connection with each other, objects and their surroundings.
Selected clients include Adobe, The Atlantic Re:think, Cubitts, Charge SPOT, Cog Design, Ferment Magazine, FOCUS Magazine, Grammarly, The New York Times, WePresent, Neue Narrative Magazine, Like the Wind Japan, Stuttgarter Zeitung Magazin, The Bulletin Magazine(RCSLT), and The Markup.
Bee
Freelance Illustrator
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Hello! I’m Bee, a queer visual artist and illustrator based in London. Over the years, I’ve expanded into multidisciplinary work and curation. In 2022, I was longlisted for the World Illustration Awards and named one of Meta’s Top 10 Creators of Tomorrow. I’ve judged the D&AD New Blood Awards and sat on the Barbican Imagine Fund panel. I’m currently an NG200 Creator with The National Gallery and co-founder of Hysterical Collective. My work explores mental illness and identity - mostly, I make art that makes you feel things.
Clients: Adobe x V&A, Saatchi Gallery, Spotify, Stonewall, Hinge, & more.
Elle Eveleigh
Senior Designer
Taxi Studio
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With over nine years of diverse experience in design, Elle has contributed to top brands such as Quaker Oats, The Coca-Cola Company, and National Foods. At B&B Studio, she crafted award-winning work for Dalston’s multipack, earning a Pentaward and FAB award. Their tenure at Kingdom & Sparrow included projects for 58&Co, Hive Mind, and Forthglade. Showcasing her versatility and creative flair across multiple industries, Elle has worked on all types of brands from small sounder owned start-ups to large global companies. Priding herself on strong conceptual feeling to create consumer based solutions.
James McLearie
Graphic Design Recruitment Consultant
Represent Recruitment
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LCC Graphic Design graduate James worked with Burberry, Alexander Wang, and White Cube before joining Represent in 2019. He now supports junior and mid-weight designers in securing freelance and full-time roles, bringing energy, curiosity, and a sharp eye for design to career guidance.
Lizzie Knott
Freelance Illustrator
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I’m Lizzie, an illustrator and graphic designer based in East London. I create bespoke illustrations for a wide variety of clients, working across book publishing, newspaper articles, marketing materials and more. I work digitally to create bright and fun artwork with quirky characters and bold compositions.
I graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a BA (Hons) in Illustration in 2020. Since then I have worked with clients such as the BBC, The Financial Times, ASK Italian and The FA. Recently, the book I illustrated with Quarto was published: Little People BIG DREAMS Harry Styles. Since then, I have been attending bookshops and Primary Schools to run workshops.
I also worked at Usborne Publishing from 2021-2024 as a graphic designer. I designed a wide range of books from novelty books to baby books. In 2020 I received an accolade in the World Illustration Awards, where I was commended in the New Talent, Design, Product and Packaging category.
Mehak Philip
Global Brand Designer
Fever-Tree
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Hi, I’m Mehak Philip – originally from India and now calling London home for the past seven years. I’ve spent my career immersed in the world of FMCG brand design, bringing strategy, storytelling, and visual craft together to build brands that are full of personality.
Currently, I’m solving global brand challenges at Fever-Tree – mixing with the best and pushing design boundaries every day.
I love digging deep into a brief, finding new ways to solve a problem creatively, and translating that into designs that connect and resonate – whether it’s on pack, screen, or shelf.
Phoebe Robinson
Freelance Illustrator & Animator
Stacy Agius
Freelance Senior Designer
(ex Bulletproof, Elmwood)
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A strategic senior designer with 8+ years industry experience, working on global visual identities and with smaller brands looking to challenge industry norms.
With a strong foundation in branding and packaging design, I'm eager to expand my expertise. I love creating work that sparks conversation and tells meaningful stories – my passion lies in partnering with empowering brands rooted in health and wellbeing, using design to bring clarity and inspire joy.
I'm passionate about the future of our industry and thrive most when working in a collaborative and inclusive team.