Articles

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

Creative Lives
Sulaiman R. Khan on how a troubled start in industry led to working in Disability justice
Advice
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#Merky Books’ Lemara Lindsay-Prince selects her ultimate dream team
Pep Talk
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Watch Zach Lieberman’s Pep Talk on creative coding
Creative Lives
Lazy Oaf graphic designer Ben Eli on personal projects, poptimism and being passionate
Creative Lives
Illustrator Denzel “BLLACK LINE” Kessie talks music, money and why it’s better to network in person
Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio Reviews: December 2021

Starting out in animation? Apply for our next portfolio review
Creative Lives
Multifaceted creative Callum Ritchie on community, freelancing and making TikToks for MINI
Creative Lives
“Every day is a school day”: We meet graphic and motion designer, Cyrus Nderitu
Creative Lives
Photographer Alia Romagnoli on centring South Asian matriarchies and expanding their skillset
First Hand

Job hunting while autistic: “We have to pretty much hide our traits”

Lyla Maeve reflects on her journey as an autistic creative in industry
Portfolio Reviews

Google Portfolio Review: December 2021

Want to network with Google Creative Lab and get feedback on your work? Apply for our portfolio review
Resources
Mentorship schemes, grants and more, as recommended by Mentor Black Business
Creative Lives
“Find value in the work you do”: Sadler’s Wells’ digital and content coordinator, Angharad Mainwaring
Advice
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Jessica Walsh picks her list of fantasy teammates
Creative Lives
Why diversity and inclusion specialist Chauntelle Lewis’ friends call her the “bounceback queen”
Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio Reviews: November 2021

Looking to get into photography? Apply for our next portfolio review session
Guide
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About to go freelance? Our fail-safe checklist will help you get started
Creative Lives
Photographer Nolan Ryan Trowe on being yourself, accessibility and telling stories as a disabled creative
Creative Lives
The Telegraph’s designer, Jake Hawkins, on fast turnarounds and tracking your achievements
Pep Talk
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Watch Joe Puxley’s Pep Talk on starting out in photography
First Hand

“Archie Boston’s career teaches me the possibility of standing out in an industry that feels overcrowded”

Adefela Olowoselu shares three lessons inspired by design icon Archie Boston’s journey
Creative Lives
Valuing your craft and finding inspiration in dance: We meet illustrator Geraldine Sawyer
Creative Lives
Illustrator Charlot Kristensen on comics, social media and getting creative with hashtags
Resources

10 essential websites for free fonts and typefaces

From serifs to slabs, these sites will help you find the best free fonts