Martin Salisbury-Revolutionising Children’s Book Illustration: A Journey of Influence and Growth.

I studied for five years in total at art school in the 1970s, Graphic Design and Illustration. At Maidstone College of Art my tutors included Greenaway Medal-winning Gerald Rose and, by contrast, Brian Eno. I worked solely as a freelance illustrator for 15-20 years, across most areas of the field while gradually takin on part-time teaching alongside my practice, eventually taking on Course Leader role for BA Illustration.

Amit Patel’s Experience Haus: Shaping Digital Creative Professionals

With two decades of experience working in design and tech roles across various industries and sectors (from banking, construction, public infrastructure and more), Amit founded a design education academy/training consultancy, Experience Haus, in 2017 after being inspired to help people navigate career paths inside the creative economy. Experience Haus aims to shape the next generation of digital creatives, and to provide the essential skills that will ensure individuals and teams are part of the workforce of the future. His primary role now looks after content and curriculum design, and shaping creative and innovative programmes for industry leaders such as PwC, Spotify, Bayer Pharmaceuticals and the United Nations.