Creatr Waves

<p>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. <br /><br />Intro music/intro voiceover by Sam Avi: @linux.avi on Instagram. Podcast produced and edited by Marvin Amankwa-Dei</p>

Nature Meets Product (Video Essay, Audio Version)

Send us a text 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

09-28
12:35

The Slawn Era (Video Essay, Audio Version)

Send us a text A video essay looking at Slawn's art, creativity and commercial success. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/8QzeInzUyog

07-23
13:29

Planting Seeds with Oliver Murphy

Send us a text 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. Oliver taps into his interests, his Japan trip, choosing Cornwall as his production base for the UK and much more. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/MMW_CqORY04 Episode edited and produced by Marvin

06-07
01:45:25

See a Question Mark, Think Aiden

Send us a text 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 question mark DNA and much more. Video version of podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/gYtrcQw-t9s Find Aiden on IG: @_aiden.art @_aiden.artchive Podcast produced and edited by Marvin Music provided by: Sam Avi (@linux.avi)

05-18
01:50:20

More Than Chairs (Video Essay, Audio Version)

Send us a text 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/3moXiKotqcc

05-05
09:54

Travis Scott's Pursuit of Architecture (Video Essay, Audio Version)

Send us a text A video essay about Travis's Scott's relationship and connection with architecture. Video essay available here: https://youtu.be/hmimgsJh8wI Disclaimer: The images and videos in this video are not owned by Creatr Waves. The purpose of these video essays are to extend the conversation of the topic or person being discussed, with the aim of sparking new inspiring and meaningful conversations. It is to be a vehicle for educational content, critical analysis, review a...

03-22
12:38

Usain Bolt's Legacy Product (Video Essay Audio)

Send us a text 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

02-09
09:48

Maximising Klopp's Football Brain (Video Essay, Audio Version)

Send us a text 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 recurring theme for him. This is connected with the origin of the Red Bull brand, and it's path towards entering the football world. Ultimately, Klopp has found a new home for his football brain to live. Video essay available here: ...

12-06
10:39

Awais Ahmed: A House is Not a Home [Reupload]

Send us a text 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 also mentions some of his favourite architects like Tadao Ando and Le Corbusier, plus much more. Awais Ahmed is an architecture BA student at Greenwich University, currently working on his dissertation that explores the archetype of an architect...

11-29
01:46:20

Football Fashion (Video Essay Audio Version)

Send us a text New video essay audio, exploring football fashion across the following areas: on the pitch, training ground and sideline. Video essay available here: https://youtu.be/Nhg9tWfIsp8

10-19
09:46

The Versatility of Japanese Construction Workers (Video Essay Audio Version)

Send us a text A video essay that looks at the ability for Japanese construction workers to construct beautiful but functional buildings but also influence fashion through their work uniform. Video version: https://youtu.be/IGEQ-3kpW6o

09-01
15:14

The Perfect Popstar FT Jay Vades

Send us a text Marvin and Jay Vades discuss what it means to be a Popstar from their perspective, exploring their favourite Popstars in the process. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/EG-i9uz-mDw Episode produced and edited by Marvin

07-28
48:58

Show Them How You Really Feel with Jay Vades

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Marvin and Jay Vades of Dr Vades discuss the importance and impact of bridges, looking into the purpose of them, going through their favourite bridges, and how it made them feel. They also think about the role that bridges can play in today's era of music, despite the shorter attention span and shorter length of songs. Video version of podcast can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/gJdsLaAFTI0

07-21
51:40

The Role That Furniture Plays in Major Sports Finals (Video Essay Audio)

Send us a text This video essay looks at the significance of a major sports final, as far as its purpose and cultural impact, using the World Cup, Champions League, Super Bowl, and the NBA as primary references. Along the way, the role that furniture plays within this viewing experience amongst fans, is identified, exploring environments like the home, a sports bar, and live at venue. Music provided by: https://linktr.ee/Sam.Avi Video essay: https://youtu.be/vkaJBKabojE

06-23
10:59

Packaging Sustainability with Polina Sali

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Marvin and Polina discuss the nature of sustainability, as well as the best possible approaches for companies to use when communicating their progress, moving away from perfection and promises, focusing more on what they've actually done. They look into creative strategies that can enable sustainability to become more digestible and entertaining to the every day person. With Polina always being a creatively curious person, who studied architectur...

05-11
01:14:27

Kanye's Pursuit of Building Physical Worlds FT Virgil (Video Essay Audio Version)

Send us a text Enjoy the audio version of this video essay, which explores the adoption of architecture principles and ideas by Kanye, as well as Virgil, through the various projects that they pursued. With architecture, music, design, art, fashion, advertising and pop culture being in a melting pot, within a world where there are no rules and R&D is a key practice throughout the journey. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/zhtxnFKqJQE Music provide by: https://linktr...

04-28
37:35

How Clint is Connecting The Dots with Corteiz (Video Essay Audio)

Send us a text A video essay detailing the development of the Corteiz brand, with many perspectives explored through the lens of founder, Clint. Video version of video essay available here: https://youtu.be/_KcaL0q61Bc

03-05
23:51

Matt Pecina: R&Ding the Global Design Underground Scene

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Matt Pecina, the creator of design and art practice, Studio Guapo, talks about starting the process of making the transition from heavily focusing on product development, to now aiming to make more time for collaboration, workshops, consulting and sharing stories. Building an ecosystem for those seeking experiences around design, art and culture. Matt expresses his appreciation for the likes of Pharrell, N.E.R.D,, Kanye, Nigo and others, reflecti...

02-04
01:48:26

The Power of Acoustics in Football Stadiums (Video Essay, Audio Version)

Send us a text The audio version of a video essay exploring the impact of acoustic design in football stadiums. Video version available here: https://youtu.be/lIKaJbPRylQ KSS* Group were the architects behind the Anfield stadium upgrade that was mentioned.

01-16
14:09

Messi's Victory Lap in the US (Video Essay Audio)

Send us a text A video essay analysing Messi's chapter in the US. Video essay available here: https://youtu.be/EqM5uEA0iUY

09-05
09:33

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