Tim Weaver: Bridging Education and Real-World Creativity

Lefteris Heretakis

Design in Motion: James Grady on Creative Process and Emerging Technologies – Design Education Talks

Get in touch!James Grady is a designer, educator, and creative researcher who fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in design, technology, and performance. As an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Boston University, he works closely with faculty, students, and industry partners to explore how emerging tools and processes shape creative practice. His teaching emphasizes experimentation, authorship, and process-driven design, encouraging students to merge traditional and digital techniques in innovative ways.In addition to his academic work, James leads Design Axl, a design consultancy specializing in brand identity, digital experiences, and interactive storytelling. His projects span venture capital, technology, real estate, healthcare, and the arts, collaborating with clients to solve complex design challenges. His research and professional practice explore computational design, creative process, and the intersection of human and machine-generated work—an approach reflected in his latest talks and award-winning projects.www.profgrady.comwww.axl.designhttps://vimeo.com/jamesjgradyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjgrady/https://www.instagram.com/design_axl/https://www.instagram.com/prof_gradySince its inception in 2019, Design Education Talks podcast has served as a dynamic platform for the exchange of insights and ideas within the realm of art and design education. This initiative sprang from a culmination of nearly a decade of extensive research conducted by Lefteris Heretakis. His rich background, intertwining academia, industry, and student engagement, laid the foundation for a podcast that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of educational discourse.See all of our work on on https://linktr.ee/thenewartschoolFollow us on twitter at @newartschoolRead our latest articles at https://newartschool.education/and https://heretakis.medium.com/Equipment used to produce the podcast:Rodcaster pro IIRode NT1 5th generationElgato Low profile Microphone ArmMonster Prolink Studio Pro microphone cableThe rest of the equipment is here 👉https://kit.co/heretakis/podcasting
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Meet Tim Weaver, AKA The Brand Weaver, the ultimate Creative Solutions Activist! With over 14 years in the creative industry, he’s not afraid to shake things up and challenge the status quo. Tim’s worked with big shot corporate brands like DC Comics, Lucozade, and EasyJet. Now, he’s performing a dual role – leading a team of 15 creatives at Interactive Schools, a global independent school storytelling agency AND helping brands to stand out from the crowd as a solo freelancer.

Tim’s on a mission to inspire the next generation of creatives, because let’s face it, there’s nothing better than real-world experience to complement your education. He’s living proof of that, and that’s why Tim champions graduate recruitment, and student experience placements within his own team!”

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