Articles

Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.

Creative Lives
Designer Eugene Ekuban on building confidence, community and a flourishing client base
Resources

10 resources and communities for queer, trans and non-binary creatives

Discover support networks, IRL and URL meet-ups across the UK
Creative Lives
Koto’s in-house illustrator Niall Unger on embracing imperfection in brand design
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Advice

What is typography, and how do you get into it?

The Monotype team share the insights and advice for aspiring type creatives
Resources

9 creative studios to know in Newcastle

Including graphic design, branding and marketing studios
Advice

Tips on navigating a freelance career in illustration, from Michael Driver

The seasoned illustrator shares advice from his decade of experience in the industry
IRL Networking
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Creative Lives
Senior writer Rachel Jarvis on shaping campaigns for iconic brands
Resources

8 platforms to help crowdfund your next project

Use these to find the funding for your next big idea
Creative Lives
Google Creative Lab’s Lavinia Keller on the power of a multidisciplinary approach
Resources

Resources for starting out in graphic design

A list of graphic design resources from Otherway
Guide

A guide to receiving feedback

Tips on turning the toughest comments into an opportunity for development
Resources

In celebration of Black History Month: A talk spotlighting Black design

Reserve your spot now!
Advice
Two law firms offer tips as part of It’s Nice That’s ‘Wise Guides’ series
Resources

12 UK youth collectives in visual arts and museums

Recommended by Isabel Sachs from I Like Networking
Creative Lives
Designer Jamilya Kulambayeva on pivoting from performance art to branding
Resources

Emerging designers’ top print and paper questions, answered by G . F Smith

Experts G . F Smith explain the important factors to transform your print project
Resources

Resources for starting out in UX design

An essential list of resources from AKQA
Resources

10 podcasts to tune into for creative career advice and insight

These podcasts are just the tip of the iceberg, we'd love to hear your suggestions!
Creative Lives
How Sky’s UI designer Kemal Raif keeps up with an industry that’s constantly evolving
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Portfolio Reviews
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Advice

How to stand out when you’re starting out

Some of our essential current advice curated for It's Nice That's 'Wise Guides' series