History

It was at Quaglino’s, in the summer of 1994, that the first Podge lunch was held. Marcelo Minale, Aziz Cami, Brian Webb, Erik Spiekermann and Alan Fletcher were among the 30 guests gathered in Mayfair at the invitation of Podge’s founder, chairman and lifeblood Phil Jones.

21 years later, Podge has grown arms and legs and applied for a passport. Agencies have come and gone. We’ve lost dear friends. Yet the recipe for Podge remains the same: compadres and rivals taking time to share an abiding love of design over good food and good wine.

Venue

The Institute of Directors
116 Pall Mall
3 July 2015

people

Sponsors

Monotype

Monotype’s history is constantly evolving. Whether through meticulously formed type from the 1800s, or the font specially designed to celebrate Podge’s 21st anniversary (and Phil Jones’ apprenticeship as a comp on Ducie Street), Monotype continues to recognise and support the craftsmanship that underpins type design. Our thanks once again for their generous support.
Microsoft

To borrow a modern idiom, it’s fair to say that Microsoft Mobile have never been more ‘all over it’, creating devices and experiences that empower people to look at the world with new eyes, to reach out and take risks, to push themselves, express themselves, share more and grow. We’re delighted to have their support again this year.
The Drum

If it's modern marketing, advertising, design, direct, digital, opinion, gossip, breaking news, latest wins, big hires, awards and applause in the UK or the US, it's already in The Drum. Thanks to all the lovely folk there for their support.
Network

Network has been established since 1984 and is one of the longest running creative recruitment consultancies in the UK. They work across almost every skillset in the creative industries, with a focus on helping businesses achieve growth – from global networks to ambitious startups - by finding them the right people at the right time. We’re very grateful to them for getting involved.