For the past few months, we’ve been running a mentorship programme in partnership with Noods Levels CIC, an extension of Noods Radio.
We’ve worked with a small group of young, Bristol-based designers from diverse backgrounds on a self-initiated creative brief. The course culminated with a design showcase event at Gather Round’s Brunswick Square location last Thursday evening.
As part of our B Corp certification, we’re committed to investing our time and efforts into making the design industry a better, more inclusive place to be. So, when Noods Levels reached out and asked us to collaborate, it felt like a natural fit. Noods Levels CIC are on a mission to empower young creatives by building portfolios, confidence, and networks. Something we can all rally behind here at Fiasco. We collaborated with them on term three of their TRACKING programme, which focuses specifically on the design industry.
Over the course of eight weeks, six young designers tackled a challenging brief set by Fiasco. Their task was to create a brand for a fictional new design industry event series, ON TRACK, aimed at breaking down professional and social barriers for young people entering the field. Guided by Fiasco mentors, Exec Creative Director Ben and Design Director Julia, the budding designers worked to create an event poster, including a logo and supporting graphics.
The final artwork was showcased at the end-of-term event last Thursday at Gather Round, alongside talks and panel discussions on navigating the early stages of a design career in Bristol. For students, the event was an opportunity to network, gain insights, and raise a glass to all the hard work they poured into their time on TRACKING. For others, it was a great moment to come together to celebrate and support Bristol’s buzzing design community.
Huge thanks to Noods Levels for the opportunity, and Gather Round for the venue and support. Got a partnership opportunity in mind? Send your ideas to nathalie@fiasco.design
Written By
Nathalie Crease
