30 Seconds In The Mind Of...

Kay Thomas

The Many Faces Of Kay

Kay Thomas, 19, makes up one half of the design team behind the Milkshake Club - if you haven't heard about the Milkshake Club, I bet you've seen people on the streets of London (and Luton) rocking their hoodies, beanies or T-shirts. Kay's currently in his first year at the University of Bedfordshire where he is studying Graphic Design and describes himself as bonkers, genuine and sociable.

What couldn't you live without?

My "precious" BlackBerry and McDonald's strawberry milkshake.

What would you say is your worst habit?

Clicking my fingers - it's second nature at the moment.

What do you find really annoying in other people?

Bad sense of humour! Like, I like to buss jokes a lot, as well as that I can't stand people who lie, are antisocial or are rude for no reason.

What is your guilty pleasure?
There are times when I really can't be asked to get a shape up.

What is your dream job?

To become a member of a worldwide design team or advertisement designer.

Kay's Favourites
Song
Home For The Holiday by J. Cole


Video

Website
T.Magic


You can follow Kay on TWITTER or check out his BLOG

30 Seconds In The Mind Of...

Princé Akosilé

A True V.I.P.

Princé Akosilé, 25, also known as "HuggyBear" is one of the creative minds behind the highly successful clothing line, The Teddy Bear Club which is one of the UK's fastest growing brands.
Prince describes himself as a perfectionist who is honest and humble, and his proudest moment came in 2007 when he graduated from the University of East London with a degree in Advertising & Graphic Design.
A real positive thinker, Prince strongly believes that everything happens for a reasons and therefore his future ambitions are to stay healthy and make each year better than the last.


What couldn't you live without?
My MacBook (he smiles).


What would you say is your worst habit?
I need to learn how to recycle - my clothes that is - because every time I go out I end up buying something new to wear.


What do you find really annoying in other people?
I despise liars because loyalty is very important to me and that's why I only keep a handful of close friends.


What is your guilty pleasure?
I'm a fan of country music - a big fan! I like to listen to Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Bill Monroe; the list goes on.


What is your most treasured possession?
My Mother's necklace.


Princé's Favourites
Song
I Wanna Know by Joe


Video

Website
Concrete Loop


You can follow Princé on TWITTER and also be sure to check out THE TEDDY BEAR CLUB'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE 

DesignTwoThreeSeven

2...3...7...Vogue

The Bernie Grant Arts Centre is host to some of London's hottest businesses - Creative Engagement, Martine Rose and of course there's Catch 22.

Fehintola Betiku talks to Ahmed Akashar, founder of Design 237 to find out more about the man of Unit 18.

“When you're a creative your inclination is to be in control of your own destiny,” says 33 year old Ahmed Akasha, the creative director behind the graphic design company Design 237.

From a young age Ahmed had his sights on doing something big, his initial plan for life was to become an architect but after studying Architecture at uni for two years he realised it wasn't for him and found his calling in Multimedia.

Once he had his hands firmly in graphic design he figured it was time to expand and start his own business and in 2003 Design 237 was born.

Ahmed describes his job as being a combination of two things, “As a graphic designer you're somewhere in between art and science - it's a challenge trying to find the balance between beauty and form.”

Design 237 is located in the neighbouring office to Catch 22 and similar to the founder of Catch 22, Tokunbo Ajasa-Olluwa, Ahmed knows of the struggles that young people face when starting up their own businesses.

His advice to young business men and women is, “Have goals set in place, manage your expectations and research”.

Continue to follow Ahmed and check out his MySpace