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Our event series that unites the creative community, through the matters that matter to us all. Open minds, hot takes, shared knowledge.

Common Matters #9

Apr 29, London

Speakers: Jessica Bong-Woon, Creative Director, Ragged & Fia Townshend, Writer & Copy Director - Freddie Öst, Founder & Brand Director, SNASK - Paul Hewitt, Independent Executive Creative Director & Writer

Common Matters #10: Coming soon

Sep 10, Manchester

Speakers: Speakers TBC

Common Matters #11: Coming soon

Oct 14, London

Speakers: Speakers TBC

When we cross-pollinate perspectives, our creative culture grows stronger, together.

Common Matters hosts exceptional voices from across the creative landscape, to share ideas on the matters that truly matter to design today.

Diversity of thought is the lifeblood of creative community, which is why our speakers go beyond the work to share what’s on their mind and in their heart.

Previous Common Matters

Dig into the topics that have been highlighted at Common Matters so far. From kawaii to AI collaboration, to owning your heritage in your craft, topics are wide-ranging and ever inspiring.

Common Matters #8: Leeds | Uncommon, Wayne Deakin & Bianca Beneduci Assad

Common Matters 25 Mar 2026

Common Matters #7: Manchester | Hyperfocus, Dan Forster & Wolff Olins

Common Matters 11 Feb 2026

Common Matters #6: London | Among Equals, Sane Seven & DixonBaxi

Common Matters 29 Oct 2025

Common Matters #5: Manchester | Communion, Studio Drama & Too Gallus

Common Matters 11 Sep 2025

Common Matters #4: London | Studio Kiln, Reed Words & FIELD.IO

Common Matters 30 Apr 2025

Common Matters #3: Manchester | Ragged Edge, Mike Garry & Harriet Richardson

Common Matters 27 Feb 2025

Common Matters #2: London | How&How, Unfound & Marshmallow Laser Feast

Common Matters 13 Nov 2024

Common Matters Partners

Common Matters is supported by GF Smith

A huge thank you to our wonderful event partners, GF Smith. Great papers from great people, yes – but they also care deeply for the creative community and the planet. You probably know their papers already, but there’s lots more to learn right here.

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