Learn why the best ideas need a hook
and a unique insight at
‘How great ideas
will always surprise and delight
’ workshop.

 Learn why the best ideas need a hook and a unique
insight at
‘How great ideas
will always surprise and
delight
’ workshop.

Ideal for young creatives
and inhouse creative teams.

As a young designer you’re be fueled by curiosity. You see, you try, you set the pace, you inspire. Encouragement and being mentored are important ingredients for personal development. If you’re lucky you’ll work with people you admire, who profoundly shape you as a designer and enlighten you on the importance of strategically led creative solutions. “The big idea is king!” they cry and if planets align your career is set on a course of inspiration and fulfillment. You aspire to attain the same reputations as your creative heroes, working with great clients and being taught by those who you consider the best in the business! However, for whatever the reason, these opportunities don’t always arrive straight away.

Friend_Thorp will enlighten and provide insights on how design, driven by insight, can excite your clients, inspire you as a designer and make you a more rounded business creative. With the seven-step design thinking process one will discover how research drives strategy and how strategy drives creativity. Enlightenment will motivate you to become more capable, rounded and valuable business creatives.

What will the ‘How great ideas will always surprise and delight’ workshop cover?

  • The Seven D’s process.
  • Identifying ‘white space’ opportunities via analysis and insight.
  • Understand how research drives strategy and how strategy drives creativity.
  • How to define creative territories.
  • Taking the opportunity to surprise and delight clients with a great idea.
  • The art of presentation.
  • How to partner effectively and efficiently with aligned services
    – photographers, printers, developers, copy writers etc.
  • Case studies will be used to illustrate points.

Who should attend the workshop?

  • Junior to mid weight graphic designers.
  • A sole trading or start up design practice.
  • A single design resource or small, inhouse design teams.

Workshop details

Workshop training sessions are either conducted at your business premises or via Zoom. Workshops are tailored specifically to the needs of your business and team engagement. An initial briefing session will be conducted with you prior to the workshop. A bespoke training session specifically to inspire your team and help the business grow will then be prepared.

Workshop details

Workshop training sessions are either conducted at your business premises or via Zoom. Workshops are tailored specifically to the needs of your business and team engagement. An initial briefing session will be conducted with you prior to the workshop. A bespoke training session specifically to inspire your team and help the business grow will then be prepared.

Duration: Five Hours
Location: Onsite at your premises or by virtual workshop
Workshop fee: $600 per attendee (Four or less attending)
Workshop fee: $500 per attendee (Five or more attending)

Duration:
Five Hours
Location:
Onsite at your premises or by virtual workshop
Workshop fee:
$600 per attendee (Four or less attending)
$500 per attendee (Five or more attending)

Throughout his long and distinguished career as a team leader and creative director, Mick has always believed the importance of developing talent through strong encouragement and support. To mentor and to coach a team member not only contributes to their career development and accumulation of knowledge but also provides immense pride and personal satisfaction for Mick.

Let’s talk

If you are curious to learn more and how the ‘How great ideas will always surprise and delight’ workshop might provide a meaningful experience for you or your team, simply press the button below.