Getting Comfortable with DIscomfort with Bryan Clark, Falmouth University @AIGAdesign
Getting Comfortable with DIscomfort with Bryan Clark, Falmouth University  @AIGAdesign
Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
"How do we prepare designers for a world that never stops changing?

Bryan Clark, Head of Graphic Design at Falmouth University, explains why the secret to a successful creative career isn't just about mastering software—it’s about 'getting comfortable with discomfort.'

In this clip, Bryan discusses:
• Curiosity & Courage: Why Falmouth focuses on building "courageous thinkers" who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo.
• The Global Studio: How online learning allows students to build a "richer empathy" by collaborating across different cultures and geographies.
• Professional Confidence: Why finding your unique "voice" is the key to promoting and arguing for your ideas in your first job.

Bryan Clark leads Graphic Design at Falmouth University (UK) and has spent his career bridging world-class studios and innovative design education.

Watch our deep dive into the future of design education on the AIGA Design Podcast: youtu.be/phKZG2OcdFQ
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Getting Comfortable with DIscomfort with Bryan Clark, Falmouth University

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