Fuse x Common: Speak-up Panel

We've teamed up with Common for this special edition of Speak-up, Fuse's flagship event every year.
We've invited five incredible creatives to discuss diversity, representation, and action in the creative arts in a panel chaired by brand designer and creative director, Louiza Cookson-Rabouhi. Our panelists will share their insights and experiences, sparking meaningful conversations. You'll also get the chance to meet other local creatives and socialise before and after the panel, which includes an audience Q&A.
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OUR PANELISTS
(Chair)
Louiza Cookson-Rabouhi is a passionate creative director, designer and brand storyteller, working with new and established brands around the world.

Michelle, a Visual Designer based in Manchester, is a creative force who loves to connect with others and push her limits. She's also a part of Fuse! When she's not crafting stunning designs, you can find her scaling rock walls, soaking up the sun, or attending networking events.

Sana Iqbal is the Founder of Studio Sana, a UK-based strategic design studio creating beautiful brands and campaigns that change hearts and minds. She enjoys working with people and organisations striving to make the world a better place, and has creatively led on winning election campaigns in the UK and USA. Clients include the Students Organising for Sustainability UK, AmplifyChange, and Reproductive Justice Initiative. She's been a judge for D&AD White Pencil 2024 and Creative Review Annual Awards 2023.

Leyya is an award-winning Founder of Other Box, storyteller, DEI Creative Consultant, and Forbes Under 30 Social Impact Entrepreneur.

Meha is an inquisitive, dynamic and imaginative User Researcher and Service Designer with 8+ years’ experience within creative design and user research and holds a MA in Digital Experience Design.

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ABOUT FUSE:
Fuse is a Manchester-based collective uplifting underrepresented (ethnic minority) creatives – so we particulary encourage all who identify as a person of colour to grab a ticket. Either way, everyone's welcome.
If you want to know more about Fuse, find us at fusemcr.com or @fusemanchester!

ABOUT COMMON:
Common is a bar on Edge Street, in the Northern Quarter – home to beer, cocktails, and Nells' pizza. We're grateful to them for offering their wonderful space!

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This event is kindly sponsored by Adobe! You can register for Adobe Create Now in Birmingham on the 2nd of October here.

Host or Publisher Fuse