Designing Tomorrow

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a bright idea into a thriving sustainable business? Welcome to "Designing Tomorrow: A Guide to Sustainable Entrepreneurship," where in our very first episode, we dive into the essence of turning visionary ideas into sustainable realities. Join Amayo, Kanishka, and Anqi as they sit down with Tiffany Ho, the pioneering founder of UAL's Creative Entrepreneur Society, and explore her transformation from a curious undergraduate to the leader of the university's fastest-growing society.Whether you're a creative ready to make your mark in the sustainable business world or simply intrigued by the mechanics of starting your own venture, this discussion is packed with inspiration, practical strategies, and stories that will propel you towards action. Tune in to “Designing Tomorrow” and take the first step toward bringing your entrepreneurial vision to life!Follow Us:InstagramLinkedInFind Tiffany at: UAL Creative Entrepreneur Society (CES)Resources MentionedStyle and Sound Creative EntrepreneursI LIKE NETWORKING Creative Lives in Progress

Following our first episode "How to Start," we dive deeper into the world of sustainable entrepreneurship with Emma Garner, the founder of Isla De Gar – a brand that believes in slow fashion and the ability of art to connect with nature and bring joy.Emma shares her backstory of creating a brand that focuses on colourful design, layering textures, handmade crafts and playfulness.Since 2020, Isla De Gar has since gone through multiple rebranding phases, with the latest one introducing new textiles, including leather. The brand's top-selling items such as the Hive crossbody bag, the Cocoon, Nest, and Squid are a testament to the brand's dedication to slow fashion and sustainable entrepreneurship.Join us for an insightful conversation hosted by Amayo, Anqi and Kanishka. The episode is also available in video YouTube. Don't miss out on learning from Emma's journey towards creating a brand that values sustainability, creativity, and community.Follow Us:InstagramLinkedIn

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Sustainable Entrepreneurship series, featuring Chamiah Dewey, the visionary behind Dewey Clothing. Join us as Chamiah shares her inspiring journey in the fashion industry, breaking barriers and "Revolutionising Fashion for People Under 5ft". Discover the world of pitching for funds, community building, and empowering minority groups. Available now on all your favorite podcast platforms.Follow Us:InstagramLinkedInResources:Keep up with Dewey: WebsiteInstagram

Here comes the heartbeat of it all, Belief.Join us in Part 4 of our series as we delve into the crucial stage of launching your business with conviction. In this episode, we sit down with Hanan Tantush, founder of Intotum, as she shares her inspiring journey of believing in her vision to design inclusive clothing for people with disabilities. ❤️🧑🏻‍🦽‍➡️ Also available on YouTube A must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs on the brink of their own adventure!💫🎙️ Follow Us: InstagramLinkedInResources: Keep up with Intotum: WebsiteInstagram

Season 1 is a wrapThank you so much for sticking with us through this journey. Designing Tomorrow is a legacy project undertaken as part of the MA Fashion Entrepreneurship & Innovation course at London College of Fashion. This means it's a farewell from us; Amayo Duke, Kanishka Singh and Anqi Wen as we hand over this podcast to the new MAFE&I cohort.To culminate "Your Guide to Suistainable Entrepreneurship", we recorded our final episode as a live panel event on the 23rd of May in front of the entire cohort with our wonderful guests: Emma Garner of Isla De Gar, Sierra Ndagire of Crolage, Sabrina Reinke of POM and Tamanna Chawla of Curated Findings.Moderated by Anqi, Beyond Business is focused on discussing the realities of running a sustainable brand while balancing the challenges of life as a creative and an individual. Our guests share invaluable insights, their journeys and passion for their causes and the communities they are building. It was an absolute pleasure to have them on the show to close out the season.To our guests, Thank YouTo Stacia Bedford, Taylor Rapley and Sabinna Rachimova, Thank YouTo our course mates, Thank YouTo our listeners, Thank YouAnd finally to our families who have supported us through this process, Thank YouAmayo, Kanishka and Anqi,Signing OutFollow Us:InstagramLinkedInResources:Keep up with Isla De Gar:WebsiteInstagramKeep up with Crolage:WebsiteInstagramKeep up with POM:WebsiteInstagramKeep up with Curated Findings:WebsiteInstagram

Welcome back to season 2 of LCFs Designing Tomorrow podcast. This season is quite different from the previous one, instead of sharing about entrepreneurship, we will be tapping into the consumer aspect of fashion and sustainability. We will be educating you all on the large issues which the fashion industry faces and then we will introduce you to some innovative solutions and the choices we can make to shape a better industry. Today, we’re going to explore one of the most common questions in the world of fashion: What is the true cost of clothing? Why does sustainable fashion cost more? And what are the differences between conventional fashion products and sustainable fashion alternatives?We are also joined by the incredibly talented designer Jennifer Droguett, the founder of the sustainable fashion brand Anciela. Anciela blends Latin heritage with sustainability, creating beautiful pieces that focus on cultural richness and ethical fashion. She has also worked with other well-known clothing brands, is well experienced in both conventional fashion and sustainable fashion.In this episode, we talk about how hard it is to run a sustainable business, how to make conscious decisions and also shared a lot about how to consume in a more sustainable way. In the end, it is all about the planet and the people!

Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Designing Tomorrow podcast is all about quality, durability, and how consumers can change their buying behavior based on the current industry standards.In this episode we have a special guest calling in from Czech Republic, former LCF alumna and fashion designer, Petra Kudelova. Stay tuned for a detailed discussion about fashion timelessness, mixed fabrics, industry secrets and more!