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Creatives share their own experiences of working within the creative industry.
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Why visibility and representation matter: Vanessa Whyte on co-founding a platform for female cinematographers
Interview by
Indi Davies
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“I would churn out personal briefs to show more than university work” – designer James Shaw’s graduate journey
Creative Lives
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Dublin-based illustrator Conor Nolan on finishing uni, finances and Facebook
Written by
Conor Nolan
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How recent grad Eliza Hatch’s part-time project turned into a powerful platform
Written by
Eliza Hatch
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From an English degree to service design: Recent grad Natalie Harney’s first 12 months
Written by
Natalie Harney
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Cumbria-based design graduate Vincent Walden on battling restrictions and making the most of mistakes
Written by
Vincent Walden
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“It takes work to get work” – illustrator Robbie Cathro looks back on his first year since graduating
Creative Lives
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Junior designer Ned Image on the importance of seizing every opportunity
Written by
Ned Image
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Camberwell illustration graduate Ellie Butters on finding your path and staying practical
Written by
Ellie Butters
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Graduate Sepideh Zolfaghari on keeping your options (and tabs) open
Written by
Sepideh Zolfaghari
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Recent grad and graphic designer Lauren Goodland on balancing a job, social life and business on the side
Written by
Lauren Goodland
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Junior designer Ed Hatfield reflects on his first year out of university, and why coding is an essential skill
Written by
Ed Hatfield
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How recent grad Roxannah Linklater went from creating her final show to working for Wes Anderson
Written by
Roxannah Linklater
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Keeping your head screwed on: Design graduate Sam Part on turning a university project into a business
Written by
Sam Part
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12 months out of uni, Brighton graduate George Hatton talks misconceptions and moving to New York
Written by
George Hatton
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Bath School of Art and Design graduate Charlie Newhouse on his first 12 months out of uni
Written by
Charlie Newhouse
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Alex Ostrowski shares his notes for future founders
Written by
Will Hudson
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Shannon Lea on her first year after graduating
Written by
Will Hudson
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Alexander James Wood on his first year after graduating
Written by
Will Hudson
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Callum Green on running COURT magazine alongside a full time job
Written by
Will Hudson