Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
Creative Lives
Designer Jamilya Kulambayeva on pivoting from performance art to branding
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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
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Resources for starting out in UX design
An essential list of resources from AKQA
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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
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Resources for starting out in copywriting
An essential list of resources to get you started in copywriting
Creative Lives
From idea to execution: Anomaly’s Olimpia Pignatti on crafting impactful design work
Advice
What is sonic branding, and how do you get into it?
The DLMDD team share their insights and advice for aspiring creatives
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9 free tools to support remote collaboration
From digital whiteboards to project management tools and presentation software
Creative Lives
How Teo Albert's proactive learning helped launch his UX design career
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35 illuminating and timeless documentaries about artists and their work
Find inspiration in these films spanning art, fashion and design
Creative Lives
How Newcastle-based junior planner Bisi Ajala kickstarted her career in strategy
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10 free design software alternatives, recommended by Jaheed Hussain
From making GIFs to editing PDFs, find free creative software that won't break the bank
Creative Lives
Graphic designer Arlo West on founding a studio to encourage inclusivity
Creative Lives
VCCP's Lucy Cooper on founding Dykes Who Hike and working in content
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A list of independent creative zines and publications across the UK
From art, poetry and football zines to music and culture publications
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10 exhibitions to get inspired by this year across the UK
From photography and mixed media to retrospectives of icons, these exhibitions will spark inspiration
Creative Lives
Norwich-based animator Alistair Nicholls on using Instagram to launch a freelance career
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews: September 2024
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7 free tools to support your writing day-to-day
Discover free tools and software from grammar checking to word processing
Creative Lives
How junior designer Yousuf Khan secured his first role while working at a supermarket