Shabnam Shiwan: There to There, Live
Shabnam Shiwan: There to There, Live
What does it take to find your creative voice, shape a brand, and navigate the unexpected turns of a design career? In this live session of There to There, Stephen McCarthy sits down with Shabnam Shiwan, partner at Osborne Shiwan, to explore the beginnings, breakthroughs, and challenges that have shaped her journey. From her early design memories growing up in Fiji to rebranding Karen Walker and exploring identity through Place, Shabnam Shiwan shares the lessons behind her creative journey. An honest, insightful conversation about creativity, identity, and finding your way in design.
Speakers
Stephen McCarthy (Host)
Stephen founded McCarthy (now March) in Ōtautahi creating brand, campaign and behaviour change work through the earthquakes and beyond. He created www.theretothere.co.nz to uncover the untold stories of Aotearoa designers and their journey (luck, wins, fails, craft, and the hustle). He is currently creative director at Kathmandu.
Stephen founded McCarthy (now March) in Ōtautahi creating brand, campaign and behaviour change work through the earthquakes and beyond. He created www.theretothere.co.nz to uncover the untold stories of Aotearoa designers and their journey (luck, wins, fails, craft, and the hustle). He is currently creative director at Kathmandu.
Shabnam Shiwan
As Creative Director of New Zealand-based design studio Osborne Shiwan, Shabnam’s work is internationally recognised across commerce, arts and culture. Grounded in strategic design, her practice brings together considered innovation and a mindful approach to creating work with enduring relevance and global resonance.
As Creative Director of New Zealand-based design studio Osborne Shiwan, Shabnam’s work is internationally recognised across commerce, arts and culture. Grounded in strategic design, her practice brings together considered innovation and a mindful approach to creating work with enduring relevance and global resonance.
Monday 8 March 2027
7:50pm – 8:10pm
Shed 10, Queen’s Wharf, 89 Quay Street, Auckland
This event is exclusive to
Local Design Conference ticket holders.
From $99 First Release
Local Design Conference
