Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
Advice
A review of essential advice from our 2024 Creatives Lives
We’ve rounded up a year’s worth of wisdom from our community to inspire you
Advice
Portfolio wisdom from the creative team at Google
Discover invaluable advice shared by the team at our London event
Resources
Resources for starting out in motion design
A list of motion design resources from Buff Motion
Creative Lives
Kickers’ Maja Rohde on being the brand’s “life of the party” online
Creative Lives
How a journey through different disciplines led Nafisah Animashaun to AI training
Resources
Resources for starting out in strategy
An essential list of resources from Elmwood
Creative Lives
Strategy executive Jojo Agbi on the power of showing off your personality on your CV
Resources
Resources for starting out in illustration
An essential list of resources from Alive with Ideas
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
What is...?
Register now for our free panel all about working in UX/UI
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
Register now and join our free, IRL Networking session in November
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
Copying, AI and sharing work online: a legal FAQ
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