Next Episode

Dynamic Sydney-based graphic design agency, Next Episode, is the latest brainchild of creatives Aaron Hayward and Mike Hosey. Drawing on extensive industry experience, combined with commercial and creative success, NextEpisode is an agency built to develop and implement innovative design solutions. The Next Episode team works collaboratively, focusing on creative-led design and utilising the extensive knowledge and skills of their award-winning designers to craft conceptually and visually appealing projects. The agency is about producing memorable, timeless design with an edge.Communication and creativity are paramount to the agency, which offers a vast range of services – from Creative and Art Direction to Graphic Design, Branding and Identity, Music Packing, Print and Publication Design, Illustration,Photography and Retouching. In his previous incarnation as creative director of Debaser, Aaron consistently delivered cutting-edge concepts and award-winning artwork for the music industry, and across the varied worlds of books, merchandise and murals/installations. The Debaser team personified inventiveness, creativity and their work ethic saw them become one of the most respected and sought-after design teams in the music industry. He has worked with all the major record labels, and a vast array of exceptional recording artists. Mike has enjoyed a long career working at design, marketing and advertisingagencies throughout London, Australia and New Zealand, as a designer andart director. His most recent international post was as sole Art Director atAtlantic Records in London, a position he held for seven years. He’s worked with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Charlie XCX, Phil Collins, Plan B, Wiley,Mystery Jets and many others. Before joining forces with Aaron in Next Episode, he ran a successful Australian-based design company and has worked across the retail, FMCG, education, music, banking and finance,construction and technology industries.