TEDxJamaica - Simon Benjamin : Investing in Imagination

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2011 · Film & Animation

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Simon Benjamin found his artistic footing at 14 when he began designing t-shirts in Kingston. He has become an awarded, New York-based Director and Designer whose portfolio includes both the world's biggest brands and projects he's done out of personal passion.

In this TEDxJamaica talk, Simon describes events and persons instrumental in motivating him and emphasises the importance of allowing kids to pursue their passions in the creative arts.

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