Stefan Bridges' journey from designing Concorde interiors at FactoryDesign to Head of Design at Redbull

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Episode 3 of The Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte at Kodu. New episodes every other Wednesday!

On this episode we were joined by Stefan Bridges, Head of Creative Design at Redbull.

Our conversation covered a range of topics, including Stefan Bridges' experiences working at Factory Design, McLaren, and Red Bull. Bridges discussed his decision to join Factory Design after being inspired by a feature in Design Week, despite the low pay, and the subsequent growth of the team. He also shared insights into his decision to join McLaren, emphasizing the allure of relocating from London and the substantial pay increase offered. Bridges then detailed his transition from McLaren to Red Bull, explaining how he was headhunted by his previous boss and attracted to the more creative and inspiring atmosphere at Red Bull.

The conversation also touched on job application strategies, media consumption habits, and potential future guests for the podcast. Chris Whyte and Stefan Bridges discussed the use of portfolios in job applications, the impact of digital approaches, and the rarity of receiving mailed portfolios in the current job market. They also shared their limited use of social media and emphasized the value of genuine career advice.

lease excuse the sound and video quality of this episode. We hope you enjoy the content regardless :)

Connect with Stefan Bridges on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bridges-63315a6/

Connect with Chris Whyte on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrchriswhyte/⁠

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