Erik Kessels is a man after my own heart as far as his love for flea markets is concerned. But more than just a shared love of whiling away many hours searching for unknown treasures, there were other things he spoke of which struck a chord with me. Having set up KesselsKramer out of the frustrations of having to continually compromise their work while in big ad agencies, he now maintains to have never produced work he hasn't liked.
Read MoreManchester Design Symposium 2012
An inspiring day, with my highlights being the exuberant Morag Myerscough and the sage-like Adrian Shaughnessy.
Read MoreDoing your bit or being taken for a numpty?
Loving this bit of advice from Jessica Hische.
The ever present dilemma for everyone trying to 'make it' (or just not be abused!). I shall be consulting in the future I think. Click on the image to see the pearls of wisdom in detail.