We Need To Make Things
A podcast to help you kickstart your creative practice, stay inspired, and find the confidence to share your work with people who really need to see it.
Every fortnight, I sit down with artists, writers, scientists, gallerists and other influential experts and ask them to share their stories, tools and strategies for living a creative life so you, too, can make work that matters, for people who care.
Ink Over Algorithm: Trusting Creativity in a Digital Age with Janine Vangool
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.
Spacesuits and Spark: Staying Creative for the Long Haul with Simon Murphy
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.
Creativity Unlocked: Rhythm, Revenue & the Power of AI with Bastiaan Woudt
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.
Creating Order Out of Chaos: Perfectionism, Criticism and Vulnerability with Sean Tucker
When Sean Tucker was thrown out of the church for being a heretic, he discovered the importance of adopting a creative outlet to work through his frustrations.
Sean is now a successful photographer, filmmaker, speaker, and the author of The Meaning in the Making, a brilliant book that shares his philosophy for living a creative life.
Through his experiences, Sean has learnt the importance of knowing who you are and how you’re wired, the perils of being a perfectionist, and how to pull order out of chaos.
From Hands to Heart: Crafting a Creative Life on Your Terms with Melanie Falick
When Melanie Falick, author of Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Are Meant to Live, faced a personal crisis in 2012, she decided technology and business were robbing her of a good life, and something had to change.
This decision led her to travel the world, connecting with potters, weavers, artists, and many others. Through this journey of discovery, Melanie learned that using our hands to make things connects us to our ancestors, the earth, and ourselves, while profoundly improving our wellbeing and brain development.
Don’t Break the Chain: Secrets to Staying Creatively Limber with Mary Jo Hoffman
When Mary Jo Hoffman, author of STILL: The Art of Noticing, committed to posting a picture a day online, the process became so addictive (and beneficial) that the chain remained unbroken for more than a decade.
During the process, Mary Jo learnt that wild constraints lead to wild creativity, process is more important than product, and reconnecting with nature has value beyond measure.