CROWN UNFILTERED: Car Design Podcast - LUKE ROBBINS

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ABOUT LUKE:
This young man has been on my radar for the last couple of years and after speaking with him I felt it was absolutely imperative to have him on the show, particularly for other graduates who are finishing up their courses.
Luke and his year were the first casualties of the ‘we’re not hiring because of this virus’ period, and things felt desolate.
Around this time (Augustish 2020 I think?) his name started popping up a lot online, particularly on Linkedin. He was working aggressively on his portfolio but also building a network in a meaningful and thoughtful manner.
It was all to do with adding value and contributing to the narrative, especially on other peoples posts. This was without spamming and going ‘look at my portfolio' in the process.
He put his work out in an elegant manner and did so consistently, and in doing so, created intrigue.
To be clear, there is nothing wrong with the ask, but don't expect people to respond if your first interaction is: "Hey bro" or dropping a ton of images in someone's inbox uncontextually (is this even a word?). The point is that you should add value first.
Moving on:
Lukes approach was a class act display on how to navigate a very trying time when you so desperately need to pry open the doors of employment.
A very smart guy, obviously, Luke decided halfway through his course that it would make sense to pivot into motorcycles, given that the market is 'slightly' flooded with Car Design graduates. He took inspiration from some of the great motorcycle designers such as Pierre Terblanche and Adrian Morton, and changed lanes.
Luke honed his skills in sketching 2 wheels and won a Royal Enfield competition around the time of finishing Uni. This and his thoughtful interactions online got the attention of many and he eventually landed a job with probably the most exciting EV bike startup in the UK, Arc Vehicles.
Anyway, this one is for all grads out there that are feeling despondent and concerned about their future - this is how to do it!
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ABOUT ME:
I am a South African Designer, Digital Modeller and host of Crown Unfiltered.
I will be talking to a cross-section of people that work in the Car Design Industry. These will include designers, digital and clay modellers, vis artists, and colour & material designers. The focus of our conversations will be centered around personal processes and experiences within the business.
My aim is to demystify some of the preconceptions about this industry and give people an unadulterated glimpse into the business. I also wish to give the younger generation the opportunity to see that the people that these professionals come in different shapes and sizes and some of them will be unknown. The intention is to see that you should always be yourself and not let your job define or change who you are.
Please get in contact if there is something specific you would like me to cover.
I would also be really grateful if you could subscribe and share the podcast with anyone that has an affinity for cars, design, or both.
Thank you!
Sam
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