Design Evenings LDN: The New Era of In-House Creativity

In-house creative teams are redefining what great brand work looks like. This session explores how Monzo built a world-class creative studio from within, establishing clear creative vision, strong craft standards, and a talent model that allows creativity to lead, not just execute.

BrainStation London
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
2026-04-23T17:00:00.0000000Z – 2026-04-23T19:00:00.0000000Z

55-57 Rivington St, London How to get here
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Coral Garvey

Creative Director

Coral Garvey

Creative Director

Great in-house creativity depends on strong internal partnerships. Coral shares how Monzo’s studio works across marketing, product, and external agencies, building trust, designing processes that protect quality, and navigating organisational complexity without compromising creative ambition.

Coral Garvey

Creative Director

Coral Garvey is a multidisciplinary Creative Director from NYC, now based in London, working at the intersection of brand, product, and culture. She is currently Creative Director at Monzo, a leading global fintech bank, where she leads brand strategy and creative execution across design, writing, marketing, and product. Coral has been instrumental in building Monzo’s internal Creative Studio, establishing global brand systems, and directing integrated campaigns, product launches, and experiential work, while embedding brand thinking directly into the product experience and supporting international growth, including the US market. Previously, Coral was Creative Director at Depop, helping scale the platform into a global Gen Z cultural force, and Chief Creative Officer at Playground, an experiential Web3 platform. Her work spans global brands including Adidas, Diesel, and Under Armour, with a practice rooted in culturally driven storytelling and bold creative leadership.

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Building a World-Class Creative Studio from Within

What it takes to establish the right foundations for an in-house studio, from defining creative vision and craft standards to designing talent architecture that scales. Coral shares how to move beyond a service mindset and build a team that leads creatively, not just executes.
02
Making Creativity Work Across the Business

How strong in-house studios partner effectively with marketing, product, and external agencies. Learn how trust is built internally, how processes are designed to protect creative quality, and how to navigate organisational constraints without dulling creative ambition.
03
Culture, Craft, and Scaling Without Losing the Edge

An honest look at the realities of growth, what breaks, what needs rebuilding, and how to maintain a safe, high-output creative culture as expectations rise. From early missteps to momentum-building moments, this is a behind-the-scenes view of creativity at scale.

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What's Included

Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.

Have dietary restrictions?

To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.

Agenda

6:00pm Doors Open
6:30pm Event Begins
7:30pm Networking & Refreshments

How to Get Here

BrainStation London

55-57 Rivington St, London

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Finding Your Way

Located 5 minutes from Old Street station or 10 minutes from Liverpool Street station.
Entering The Building

Enter through the black gates on Rivington St and look for the BrainStation signs.
Once You're Inside

Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.