Nick Adam
Design director and associate partner at SPAN with roots in punk, graffiti, and rave culture; works on identity-driven projects across sectors including civic anti-hate initiatives and cultural festivals.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 5min
How creatives can play a part in battling hate with Nick Adam — Associate Partner & Design Director of Span
Nick Adam, design director and associate partner at SPAN with roots in punk, graffiti, and rave culture. He discusses how visual language signals belonging and safety. He tells the moment hate showed up in public and why designers must learn to spot it. He talks about identity as civic infrastructure, trauma-informed public work, and designing visibility to protect communities.
