In pictures: Facilitated networking alumni event
- Written byGiada Maestra
- Published date 06 November 2025
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On Thursday 30 October we invited fellow alumni to join an interactive and friendly evening at Central Saint Martins, designed to take the ‘awkwardness’ out of networking and replace it with meaningful conversations.
Through guided activities and facilitated discussions, they got a chance to:
- Meet like-minded creatives and entrepreneurs in a relaxed, supportive environment.
- Share their work, skills, and ideas with people who get it.
- Discover potential collaborators, clients, and partners.
- Leave with genuine connections (and maybe their next big project).
The evening was led by experienced and successful UAL alumni who shared their experiences, knowledge, and wisdom.
Meet the Facilitators
Abi Chapman, founder of Accessify
Abi Chapman is a UK-based social designer and disability advocate who founded Accessify (formerly The Accessibility Project) in 2022.
She launched Accessify in 2024 to build a world where disability, neurodivergence, or health conditions are not automatic barriers to a good quality of life.
Drawing on her lived experience of growing up with a rare medical condition, Abi’s work focuses on combining research, consultancy, and service design to remove accessibility barriers and embed inclusion in everyday life.
Giulio Mazzarini, photographer and art director
Giulio Mazzarini is an Italian-born photographer, art director, and creative educator currently based in London. He holds a degree in Sociology from the Sapienza University of Rome, then pursued Visual Communication under Oliviero Toscani, and later completed a master's in Design at Central Saint Martins.
Giulio began his professional career assisting renowned editorial and advertising photographers and went on to establish his own design and communication studio, GEM. He works internationally on editorial and advertising campaigns for major brands and magazines such as L'Oréal, Reebok, Aston Martin, Selfridges, and publications like Vanity Fair, Marie Claire and Elle.
In parallel to his commercial practice, he is an Associate Professor at University of the Arts London (UAL) and a visiting lecturer at institutions in Italy and France, bringing his experience in both photography and art direction into education. He is also an active member of the UAL Enterprising Alumni Association.
Giulio’s work is characterised by a blend of stylish visual storytelling, conceptual rigour and attention to emotional detail—driven by his belief in “emotions, perfectionism and style.”
Victoria Reis, co-founder and creative director of Drool Studio
Victoria Reis is the Founder and Creative Director of Drool Design Studio in London. She studied for a BA in Graphic Communication Design at Central Saint Martins, having arrived from Venezuela to pursue new creative opportunities.
Before launching Drool with her partner, Alexander Lorimer, Victoria gained experience in branding, advertising, and experiential design. Working with Startups and ad agencies, where she led the award-winning “The Little Book of Data” for Aviva, and if you have a kid, you'll probably know the Room on Broom - Chessington World of Adventures - animated experience.
At Drool, she and her team aim to work beyond briefs, fusing creative thinking, multidisciplinary craft, and visual identity to deliver innovative and impactful design.
Victoria is also a member of the Enterprising Alumni Association at UAL.
Klaudia Pawelczyk, strategist with a passion for trends and culture-focused research
Klaudia Pawelczyk is a London-based strategist and researcher, currently working in the FMCG sector.
She moved to the UK around the age of 20, later studying Fashion Buying & Merchandising at the London College of Fashion, where she discovered her passion for consumer behaviour, culture, and research.
She is a curiosity-driven generalist with experience across multiple sectors and disciplines, and is always interested in what's next.
Polina Belenchuck, collage artist, illustrator, and creative educator
Polina Belenchuck is a London-based collage artist, illustrator, and creative educator whose work champions bold self-expression over perfectionism.
After earning a BA in Graphic & Media Design from University of the Arts London (2017), she founded her studio, Belenchuk Arts Limited, in 2022 and has since built a distinctive visual language of vibrant collage portraits that celebrate individuality and creative freedom.
Polina also leads hands-on workshops in collage and illustration, where she uses art as a tool for emotional healing and empowerment - creating a supportive space for people to explore creativity without overthinking.
Her practice spans commercial collaborations as well as personal projects, and she is recognised for bringing colour, confidence and community-centred flair to both art and education. She also sells her work through not just a shop.
Tamta Mosulishvili, founder of Quintet London
Tamta Mosulishvili, Founder and Creative Director of Quintet London, channels her experience in luxury fashion into redefining the art of gifting.
Born in Tbilisi (TIB-IL-EE-SEE) and educated at the London College of Fashion, she merges storytelling, craftsmanship, and emotion to create wearable keepsakes that celebrate individuality.
Under her direction, Quintet London has collaborated with fine jewellery houses, luxury hotels, members’ clubs, hedge funds, the royal family wedding in Saudi Arabia, the Judgement horse riding team in the UK, and celebrity party gifting for names such as Alicia Keys, Tilda Swinton, Robert Pattinson, and more, crafting pieces that capture the essence of each story. The brand’s creations, from scarves and pocket squares to ribbon scarves, are designed to become timeless, personal works of art.
At the heart of the brand lies personalisation, adding names, initials, or symbols that transform each creation into an utterly personal, emotion-evoking gift.
Already featured on leading personalisation-led gifting platforms, Quintet London continues to grow through collaboration, creative storytelling, and bespoke artistry, offering timeless pieces that are wearable, memorable, and made to be cherished forever - from individual gifting to beyond.
Sahiba Saluja, founder of Ruffles & Riot
Sahiba Saluja is the founder and maker behind Ruffles & Riot, a pottery brand where clay meets a riot of colour and creativity. Working with earthenware clay, she handcrafts vibrant ceramics that bring a playful edge to everyday spaces. Inspired by childhood nostalgia and the organic forms of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, Sahiba celebrates the imperfect and unexpected through bold colours, flowing forms, and joyful detail.
The event was led by UAL Enterprising Alumni Network, a dynamic group of graduates leading the way in the creative industries. Members of the association are brand owners, social enterprises, freelancers and CEOs.
Members of the network meet on the last Thursday of every month from 6pm at Platform Bar – the next meet-up will be Thursday 27 November 2025.
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