
Show overview
Primer launched in 2024 and has put out 9 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 6 months ago. Published by Harriet Beesley.
From the publisher
A series of conversations with creatives, discovering different methods to prime for great design. Created for Graphic Branding & Identity BA(hons) @ LCC students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes

S3 Ep 1Sakiko Kobayashi
GB&I senior lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with Suntory Global Spirits designer and co-founder of 3and design collective Sakiko Kobayashi on studying in London, working in different timezones and seeking out new challenges.Intro music by Kabbalistic Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 5Kristian Shepherd
EGB&I senior lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with Pearlfisher New York senior designer and co-host of What Does Your Mum Think podcast Kristian Shepherd on personality vs portfolio, getting kicked in the head, James Bond and finding misfits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 4Reuben Alghali
GB&I senior lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with NB Studio senior designer Reuben Alghali on finding his way in the industry, pester power, proud moments, self-initiated projects and the importance of great ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 3Tove Martens
GB&I senior lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with designer, researcher and educator Tove Martens on her recent research project on the communication of trees and fictional languages, how she approaches and processes research and tips for keeping your integrity after graduation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 2Dr Nadine Chahine
GB&I lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with co-founder of I Love Typography ltd and award winning Lebanese type designer Dr Nadine Chahine, on what drew her to typography, the evolution of the Arabic type scene and her love of tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 1Darius Enache
GB&I lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with 2023 GB&I graduate Darius Enache on his favourite experiences from uni, tips for networking and how he landed his dream job at Pentagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 3Don Ferguson
GB&I lecturer Harriet Beesley chats with multi award-winning deputy MD of Hope & Glory PR Don Ferguson on how to find your audience and making them pay attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 2Alice Ishiguro Tosey
GB&I lecturer Harriet Beesley talks with designer Alice Ishiguro Tosey on the fuzzy parts of the design process, going for a walk, challenging the touchpoints and her dual heritage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 1James Taylor
James Taylor, creative director at The Cabinet, talks with GB&I lecturer Harriet Beesley about priming yourself for ideas and allowing space for the unexpected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.