Spark Design Academy Podcast

In this conversation, Craig and Rob talk to special guest Rory McCoole, who was Graphic Design Director at Nike Football with Craig, and has consulted on graphic projects for Puma and Umbro too.Rory talks to us about living in California, Australia, the Netherlands and Barnsley, and gives us an insight into how he sets about designing for some of the world's most iconic teams.

Rob and Craig are joined by special guest Stewart Scott-Curran, who gives an exclusive insight into his career at the top of the design industry. The former Nike and Umbro graphic designer, is now Senior Brand Director at video platform Loom.He talks through some of his experiences, including designing the Inter Milan crest on his lunch break, and being a Scotsman creating graphics for England!

Rob and Craig discuss the EUROs, Copa America, and some of the best and worst kits from the tournaments. They also talk about the challenges of designing an England shirt, some kit innovations and share some brilliant anecdotes from their experiences designing kits for the biggest teams in the world.