Creative Characters

← Creative Characters14 jul · 43 min

Ben Kelly on designing spaces that shape culture.

Ben Kelly on designing spaces that shape culture.14 jul43 min

This week, Graham Sturt sits down with legendary British designer Ben Kelly to explore the ideas, collaborations, and creative philosophy behind a career that has shaped British design culture.

From the iconic Hacienda nightclub to museums, exhibitions, and public spaces, Ben reflects on designing for longevity rather than fashion, finding inspiration in unexpected places, and why context is the starting point for great design.

You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at https://www.monotype.com/resources/podcast.