What are the new frameworks, practical realities and ethics of creative practice now? Join Creative Industries London Course Leader Robert Urquhart for a discussion about the future of the creative industries, with a particular focus on London.

Robert is a writer, contributing editor, a strategic consultant and a lecturer for BA (Hons) Design Management at UAL London College of Communication. Currently a contributing editor at Elephant, a quarterly international print magazine dedicated to arts and culture, Robert’s expertise lies in uncovering the narrative within the expanding world of design. Robert is a lecturer of Design Management at University of the Arts London, College of Communication and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Art, Design and Communication from UAL. Robert won a D&AD award in 2012 for his editorial work. Robert has worked in sound design for television, producing sound effects for animations for television, on Channel 4 Learning and went on to curation, cultural event production, as well as research and development for technology start-ups in London. He then moved into digital advertising as a copywriter, including international campaigns for Skype, Activision and Samsung. Bringing skills in storytelling, production and knowledge of design together, Robert worked for the London Design Festival heading up the new online vision in 2010.