Creatr Waves
Being versatile is one of the most useful tools in adapting to shifts in culture and life as a whole. Creatr Waves, hosted by Marvin Amankwa-Dei, welcomes talent and creators from various walks of the internet and life as guests, where their creative process and overall path is explored, tapping into their world and seeing what makes them tick. On top of that, the audio version of the video essays that are placed on the Creatr Waves YouTube channel, are available on this podcast. This podcast is for those who are open to, and curious about the creative and development process across all types of mediums and disciplines. It's for those who are open to applying diverse principles and approaches across different industries to whatever they do.
Intro music/intro voiceover by Sam Avi: @linux.avi on Instagram. Podcast produced and edited by Marvin Amankwa-Dei
Episodes
71 episodes
Planet Es Devlin Video Essay Audio
This video essay piece looks into Es Devlin's world building through theatre, music and pop culture. Video version available: https://youtu.be/H6BiwE8KQhE
Monobloc Chair Talk (Audio clip)
From the In Pursuit of... (Furniture Design FT Annabelle Pierrini) episode, Annabelle talks about her experience going to Karimah Ashadu’s Tendered exhibition, where the famous monobloc "plastic" chair was covered in sports jerseys. Annabelle a...
Making Coat Hooks/Let Them Do What They Want (Audio clip)
In this audio clip from the In Pursuit of... (Furniture Design FT Annabelle) episode, Annabelle talks about the making process for the early versions of her coat and accessory hooks, as well as embracing the imagination and creativity that peop...
In Pursuit of... (Furniture Design FT Annabelle Pierrini)
In this podcast episode, Annabelle Pierrini discusses the steps that she has been taking in her pursuit of furniture design, as well as early versions of her coat hook and accessory hook, the identity of her accessories brand, AGP, and the infl...
Underground Scene in Architecture (Audio clip)
Is there an underground scene in architecture ?
Architecture's Role in Pop Culture (Audio clip)
A discussion about architecture's role in pop culture.
Architectural Cypher
In this episode, Marvin talks to architecture students; Alberto Boulding, Chester Leung, Kaan Sen & James Mason from the Architectural Association (AA). They discuss things like their favourite architect, the impact of architecture on pop c...
Ballon D'or DNA (Video Essay Audio Version)
Video essay dissecting the identity and meaning of the Ballon D'or award, from a variety of perspectives such as manufacturing, design, player and culture. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/LcANaL2pg3...
Calum on Making a Bird House (Audio Clip)
From this audio clip, Calum Stevens talks about his experience making a bird house for blue tit birds, and other birds of a similar size. The bird house is currently available to view at the Design Museum in London, as part of the Dwellings, Re...
Moving at 124 MPH with Calum Stevens
In this podcast episode, Calum connects with Marvin too. discuss his creations such as a bird house, his 124 MPH stool, inspired by the movements of speed skiers. This was a piece that Marvin saw at Max Radford's Dry Cleaning Exhibition. Calum ...
This Here is The Victory Lap (Video Essay, Audio Version)
A video essay that looks into examples of great victory laps across music, sports and fashion. Video version available here:https://youtu.be/B1-nRstdQcM
Nature Meets Product (Video Essay, Audio Version)
A video essay that explores the curiosity of designers, who tap into nature for inspiration for their products, using nature as a mentor and guide. Video essay available here.: https://youtu.be/GJk6hVVp31c
The Slawn Era (Video Essay, Audio Version)
A video essay looking at Slawn's art, creativity and commercial success. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/8QzeInzUyog
Oliver Says It's Cool to Just Be (Audio clip)
Oliver on the importance of appreciating the current and the now, embracing the steady life. Full episode available now
Oliver on Slowe Living's Collab with USM (Audio clip)
Oliver describes the collaboration that took place between his furniture brand Slowe Living and USM modular furniture. Full podcast episode out now
Oliver's Japan Trip (Audio clip)
Oliver Murphy talks about his recent trip to Japan and the new perspective gained. Full podcast episode available now.
Planting Seeds with Oliver Murphy
In this podcast episode, Marvin connects with Oliver Murphy, as they explore Oliver's sofa beds for his brand, Slowe Living. They look into the potential for them to become a platform and vehicle for things connected to creativity and lifestyle...
Being Connected to The Question Mark (Audio clip)
Marvin and Aiden discuss the possibilities of Aiden's work becoming associated with question marks everywhere. They also look at the way question marks are used in commercials. Full podcast available now
See a Question Mark, Think Aiden
In this podcast episode, Marvin connects with artist and designer, Aiden and they discuss his recent solo exhibition, his current pieces, creating content in Korean, the universal impact of thee question, the mark he wants to make with the ques...
More Than Chairs (Video Essay, Audio Version)
A video essay looking at the plastic monobloc chairs that Bad Bunny placed on his latest album, Debí tirar más fotos, as well as exploring the. wider impact of the chairs. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/3...
Travis Scott's Pursuit of Architecture (Video Essay, Audio Version)
A video essay about Travis's Scott's relationship and connection with architecture. Video essay available here: https://youtu.be/hmimgsJh8wIDisclaimer: The images and videos in this video are not owned by ...
Usain Bolt's Legacy Product (Video Essay Audio)
This video essay breaks down the greatness of Usain Bolt and the many possibilities of a legacy product that will further his GOAT status. Video essay available here:https://youtu.be/x8zKqczBFqc
Maximising Klopp's Football Brain (Video Essay, Audio Version)
In this video essay, Jürgen Klopp's latest project, as the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull is explored. This includes a look at his amazing journey as a football manager/coach, where being an underdog and embracing challenges seemed to be a r...
Awais Ahmed: A House is Not a Home [Reupload]
Marvin re-connects with Awais Ahmed, who he met back in September, at a Foster and Partners' open office event. They look into the connection between architecture + pop culture, differentiating between a house, and a home. Awais al...