Organised by TypoCircle
John Glasgow of Vault49 is coming over from New York to talk to TypoCircle!
About this event
Our special guest, John Glasgow, Co-Founder of Vault49, over from New York.
With his background as a printmaker and renowned street artist, John co-founded Vault49 in 2002 with business partner Jonathan Kenyon. Leaning into his roots, John instills a crafted process throughout the Vault49 team and leads the creative vision for the agency; to integrate brand strategy with image-making to deliver bold artistic solutions that disrupt everyday experiences and delight consumers. John is an active voice within the design community for driving greater cultural diversity within the industry. He spearheads a Vault49 initiative giving students from low-income backgrounds the opportunity to work on projects and broaden their networks, and leads a cultural and creative exchange program alongside partners including Question Media Group, Ravensbourne University London, Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, Jay Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, and Nike to provide opportunities for young people from minority backgrounds.
Vault49 builds brands for culture. Brands with distinct meaning. Brands with swagger and soul.
Brands that people love. From street art origins to a global design agency, Vault49 combines strategic rigor with creative disruption and cultural impact. We’ve honed our craft over 22 years to deliver success for our clients.
Vault49 has partnered with the best of the best, from the most recognizable global brands to celebrities and start-ups. Named Global Design Agency of Record for two of Diageo’s biggest brands, Baileys and Guinness, Vault49 also counts Netflix, Gatorade, and Doritos as current clients. Cannes Lions, Clio, D&AD, DBA Design Effectiveness, Pentawards, Design Week, and Dieline have all honored Vault49 with the highest awards.
With an ongoing commitment to racial justice in and beyond the creative industry, Vault49 is also a proud founding partner of THE SWAP. This unique creative and cultural exchange program inspires and empowers young people from underrepresented communities.
Find out more at: www.vault49.com
Free welcome drinks from 6:30pm. The event will be filmed.