We’ve had a glow-up! Check out what’s new from Creative Lives in Progress

We’re making it even easier for you to navigate all of the advice, access and insight we have to offer. Welcome to the next chapter of Creative Lives in Progress: a newly redesigned platform to connect you with opportunities, community and essential information.

For the last eight years, we’ve been dedicated to supporting emerging creatives, and today we’re announcing some exciting updates as part of that mission. But before we give you a rundown of what’s changed, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’ve been able to achieve since first launching back in 2017. As we enter this new phase, we’re very proud to say that we have:

So what’s new?

We felt it was time for a refresh, so we’ve been working hard behind the scenes, together with digital design and technology studio Wild, to give our online platform an update. This includes larger and smaller changes, all aimed at ensuring that everything we do is as accessible and impactful as possible for those just starting out in the creative industries. Here is a summary of what to expect:

A website redesign
As you’ll see, our entire website has undergone a redesign. This includes clearer signposting, usability and navigation of our: Magazine and articles, Guides, Opportunities Board, Company Directory and Events page.

Each of these sections of the website have been optimised for a better user experience, with the aim of making the information you need easier to access and discover.

User accounts
One of the most significant changes within our redesign is the ability to create your own free user account. Registering and creating your profile allows you to manage your subscriptions to our newsletters, apply for events and maintain an overview of these applications.

It’s worth noting that this is now the only way to subscribe to our newsletters, so if you’d like to continue to receive these, sign up and adjust your settings ahead of our next edition – due to hit your inboxes this Thursday afternoon.

Users can now create their own account

Company accounts
Along with individual user accounts, we are also introducing company accounts, so that organisations sharing opportunities on our Opportunities Board have much better oversight of the listings they submit.

A refreshed look
In line with our website redesign, you’ll notice our branding has seen some upgrades to ensure the information we’re sharing is as engaging and digestible as possible – especially on social media.

A new look for our social media channels

This relaunch marks an exciting new phase for Creative Lives in Progress, and we couldn’t have made it happen without the support of our incredible network – from our fantastic community of emerging creatives, to our amazing Company Partners. Finally, we owe a very special thank you to the brilliant team at Wild for all their work on this relaunch.

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts; whether it’s feedback, ideas or ways we can better support you – please do get in touch.

Here’s to the next chapter of Creative Lives in Progress!