Season 2 is here!! 09 | Recap, reflect and get excited In this episode, we reflect on what we learnt from our interviews in season 1 and spill the tea on what to expect for season 2. open.spotify.com/episode/6eBHlb… #podcast #podcastonspotify #design #coca4

We did it, episode 01 is published! Open Lab The Podcast is now released on YouTube. Go check out the snazzy animation, give us a like, comment and subscribe as we drop the remaining episodes of Season 1 on this platform. youtu.be/eP59-TLHeOA #coca4 #designer #podcast

You’re about to finish University & find that first job in the design industry! Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep 02) just dropped on YouTube & it dives deep into the realities of job hunting. Go subscribe & join the conversation. youtu.be/wDlkH142SWE #coca4 #designer #podcast

A bathroom power pose helped land a 6mth internship! Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep 03) just dropped on YouTube. It explores the mindset shifts you take as you transition into a new design role. Go subscribe & join the conversation. youtu.be/qmF9XOyHkLY #coca4 #designer #podcast

Sophia had 6 interviews to land her first job & crushed the myth that women apply only if they meet 100% of the quals. Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep 04) just dropped on YouTube. Go subscribe & join the conversation. youtu.be/pVe5MQ43vCY #coca4 #designer #podcast

New episode alert!! 10 | Spatial graduate doing it all. In this episode, we talk with Spatial graduate Oscar Keys. Find out how he started collaborating with brands such as Red Bull & Rhythm and Vines. open.spotify.com/episode/6AzHYh… #podcast #podcastonspotify #design #coca4

Find out how Alesha applied for a role as a Digital Designer in government on the day of her Major Project presentation. Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep 05) just dropped on YouTube. Go subscribe & join the conversation. youtu.be/PJfE1egzQqA #coca4 #designer #podcast

Hollie at 22 went freelance full-time, with no $ saved & only ever freelanced part-time. She now celebrates the success that she made it all work. Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep 06) is now on YouTube. Go sub & join the conversation. youtu.be/MWRgM4d_V4I #coca4 #designer #podcast

Mette dives deep into the Open Lab experience & opens up about major project. A raw & emotive interview that gives insight for any current 4th-year. Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep 07) now on YouTube. Go sub & join the conversation. youtu.be/HOycrNIbbJc #coca4 #designer #podcast

Some wise advice to current 4th years at cocamassey from @naaanz

Congratulations to today’s Ngā Pae Māhutonga Wellington School of Design graduates! youtu.be/Lt-E8aAy5GI

Nathan walks us through his 4th year/major project. We talk #inclusivedesign #prototyping project milestones & how industry night at Exposure #EXP19 connected him with a job at Diagram. Open Lab The Podcast (S1, Ep08) on YouTube. youtu.be/r3dYWBKY_4Q #coca4 #designer #podcast

Thanks to our friends at #JustSpeak & #ActionStation for allowing us to bring their vision to life. Collectively, we created a powerful & emotional story for the people of Aotearoa to start visualising & sharing vulnerable discussions for a better future. youtu.be/V9FN0-jUf_U

11 | Photography grad to professional Olivia’s has been in constant record mode since starting at Capture Studios. Her honours year helped her grow as a confident creative & form a new mindset to trust herself open.spotify.com/episode/1tOiEX… #podcast #design #coca4 #photography #fashion

12 | Music grad making magic Join us on a spiritual, empathic & emotive convo with Michael (Sutherland Sounds). He tells us how practicing the foundation learnt at uni helped him to invite chaos into his music production. open.spotify.com/episode/3eKzBB… #podcast #music #design #coca4

We were named a finalist in the ecentre Massey University Grand Ideas $5k challenge for Open Lab The Podcast. Unfortunately, we didn’t win, but the judges were very impressed with our pitch. 'Great presentation ... the concept is serving a well-identified need' #designer #podcast #Creative #coca4

We just reached over 1K of downloads. Thanks to all our listeners & the amazing #artist we've had on our show. Here's a gif to celebrate some of them. Our podcast interviews young #creatives about their journey into the creative industry, give it a listen. #podcast #coca4 #design

13 | Fashion grad who never stops Hear about Anna’s experience of being a finalist in WOW with her garment Bloom. She also talks about her busy lifestyle, influential student exchange & her start-up #fashion lines Anna lee & Syko. open.spotify.com/episode/6W3rcQ… #podcast #design #coca4

14 | Industrial grad who has the industry by the tail Hear Lisa talk about her award-winning project, SWITCH, and the challenges she faces when large companies start asking to buy her design. open.spotify.com/episode/2tGFMG… #podcast #design #coca4

Our Creative Director (Michael) & designer (Connah) developed a rapid ideation workshop for Image & Identity. It included 6 activities, 30min time limit, 15 creative teams across 2 days. We got the teams to think about their central idea through the lens of a sensory brand experience