May 2023 Schedule
Timings are approximate and schedule is subject to change.
- Warm-up Events Wednesday 10th
- Conference Thursday 11th
- Conference Friday 12th
- Other Activities Saturday 13th
- 11am-1pm
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Creative Ecosystem Workshop (up to 30 people)
In this Creative Ecosystem workshop, Emmi Salonen (Studio Emmi) will bring you on a journey to uncover processes, practices and rituals that help fuel your inspiration across all areas of life. We’ll do this through prompts, reflection, exercises and discussion within the group.
Work is often so focused on output that when people aren’t intentional about input as well, it can lead to burnout and a lack of creative energy. Inspired by the Finnish ecosystems Emmi grew up in, she saw the opportunity to help others reconnect with their creativity, purpose and excitement for their work. Ecosystems are all interconnected and interdependent, seamlessly flowing together. Similarly, creativity cannot happen in isolation. The Creative Ecosystem model is based on balancing your creative output with nurturing input areas to sustain your creative wellbeing. “My intention is for this to be a nourishing and inspiring experience for you, and I hope you can take this as ‘time for you’.” - Emmi
A link to register will be available soon. This workshop will be limited to 30 people.
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- 3pm-5.30pm
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Film Programme
A selection of short creative and fun films to watch in a chilled out space at MK Gallery. Also an opportunity get signed-in early and grab you lanyard for the conference.
More details coming soon.
- 6:30pm-10pm
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Festival Meetup
To celebrate the launch of All Flows, Made in MK is hosting a special meet up for the tech and creative community. They'll bring the local community together with event attendees from across the world providing an opportunity to meet like-minded people and connect with a broad range of talent from across the sector; from startup founders to software developers, digital designers to photographers, and everything in between.
More details and a registration link will be available soon.
Doors Open + Registration
Welcome 👋
Opening introductions welcoming a fun and inspiring couple of days in Milton Keynes.
Universal Everything - Claire Cook & Joel Gethin Lewis
Talk details coming soon
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Claire, Joel and Universal Everything.
30 Minute Refreshment Break
Sarah Boris
Talk details coming soon
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Sarah.
15 Minute Refreshment Break
Peter Adjaye
The MusicforArchitecture practice of Peter Adjaye
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Peter.
Lunch Break 🌯
Check out our list (coming soon) of places to eat nearby.
ustwo games - Jennifer Estaris
Talk details coming soon
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Jennifer and ustwo games.
30 Minute Refreshment Break
Elliot J Stocks
Typography for the people
Part typographic masterclass and part career retrospective, Elliot takes us on a lighthearted journey through nearly two decades of client projects and side projects, covering the highs and lows of life as a jobbing freelance designer, as a Creative Director in big tech, and as the owner of an independent publishing business — all tied together by a deep love for typography, more than a little music, and a desire to share the secrets he’s learned with others. Exploring how notions of success — or rather, creative fulfilment — can be found outside the usual financial metrics, Elliot outlines the path that led him to his recent collaboration with Google to create Google Fonts Knowledge: an ambitious typographic resource for all.
15 Minute Refreshment Break
Kate Dawkins
Playing with light and dark
Working in the field of visuals arts, projection and digital media, Kate will be talking about her influences, passion for design, key moments such as projects for BBC Studios - Events, as well as her love for both analogue and digital processes, all wrapped up with the challenges associated with this kind of work.
Join us for a drink in the cafe
Foxdog Studios
Robot Chef - Live interactive show
Foxdog Studios, Lloyd Henning and Peter Sutton, are computer programmers turned live performers. They create comedy shows that put the audience in control of interactive games and DIY gadgets. Their live show, “Robot Chef”, was a sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe and had viewers cook sausage and beans by controlling a robot on their phones (a highlight being firing a hotdog from a cannon).
Day 1 close
Doors Open
Welcome 👋
We kick-off our exciting day 2 at MK Gallery.
Exciting speaker to be announced!
30 Minute Refreshment Break
The Designers Republic™ - Ian Anderson
Talk details coming soon
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Ian and The Designers Republic™.
15 Minute Refreshment Break
Stefanie Posavec
Talk details coming soon
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Stefanie.
Lunch Break 🌯
Check out our list of places to eat nearby.
Eva Cremers
Talk details coming soon
Details coming soon. In the meantime, find out more about Eva.
30 Minute Refreshment Break
Shaun Wellens - Arrival
The Self Apprenticeship
The importance of learning your tools, honing your craft and the value of failure.
15 Minute Refreshment Break
Gavin Strange - Aardman Animations
Less thinkering, more tinkering
A neon-soaked passion-filled presentation of all things creativity, trying to strike the elusive balance between uncurbed enthusiasm and pragmatic process. Director & Designer Gavin Strange plots his creative journey through his time in the design and film industry– picking it apart and extracting the lessons and learnings from it all. It’s loud, silly, and hopefully energizing. The aim of the game is to convince YOU to make more of the stuff that makes YOUR heart sing.
Closing Remarks
After Party
Join us for music, drinks, chat and good vibes
We'll announce more details soon, but we'll be hosting a great closing event with music provided by local DJs, drinks and great conversation.
Guided Tour of Bletchley Park
This requires booking. Details coming soon.
Art in the Park, 2023
The 2023 edition of Art in the Park will be on the 13th May, 2023 at Campbell Park, Milton Keynes.
You can look forward to cultural music, international artists, visual arts, workshops, a 'Parade of Colours', funfair and delicious food from MK's different communities! It is free for all to attend!
This year's theme is 'Roots + Foundations', focused not only on cultural heritage but also the environment and climate change.