Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
Creative Lives
Have confidence, patience and keep an open mind: Graphic designer Kieron Lewis
Advice
The dos and don’ts of networking and following up with industry
Written by
Stefanie Sword-Williams
Creative Lives
Find what you care about and stand up for it: Global Brand Narrative Director at Nike, Lydia Pang
Guide
A new freelancer’s guide to feeling confident about money
Creative Lives
Stylist and THIIIRD editor-in-chief Rhona Ezuma on the social drive that powers everything she creates
First Hand
“My portfolio only had four projects, but displayed a range of skills.”
Agata Walas on her four-month long remote internship at Accept & Proceed
Creative Lives
Work with a unique creative voice: Artist and illustrator Murugiah on style, clients and studying
Pep Talk
Watch our chat with Google Creative Lab designer, Saori Masuda
Advice
Three ways to promote yourself and attract new opportunities
Written by
Stefanie Sword-Williams
Creative Lives
Game designer Allan Cudicio on creating the first virtual Afrofantasy world
Advice
How to shine in virtual portfolio reviews
27 tips on making a great impression, from industry pros
Creative Lives
Anyways creative Sylvia Witter on how she interned her way into industry
Creative Lives
How picking up the phone helped Manchester-based motion designer Jordan Painter land a job
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Review: August 2020
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Creative Lives
Artist NOIAMREISS on celebrating Afro hair, creating fantasy salons and the power of representation
Creative Lives
How to make it in podcasting, with executive producer Hana Walker-Brown
Insight
Meet five companies inspiring change through creativity
We get to know the winners of this year’s DBACE awards
Creative Lives
Adam Hancher fills us in on his role as Wonderbly’s in-house illustrator
Creative Lives
Gabrielle Smith, designer at CNN, tells us what it’s like to design for the new world
Guide
How to pitch for new work during a pandemic: 7 steps for freelancers
Resources
The podcast tackling uncomfortable topics around race and creativity
We get to know the team behind the Blacklisted podcast
First Hand
“I considered leaving all the time”
Rosa Kimosa’s account of managing anxiety as a student
First Hand
“I worry the pandemic will worsen inequality”
UK students share their biggest worries, after a term in lockdown
Resources
A list of schemes, opportunities and networks for BIPOC creatives
Written by
Jyni Ong