Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
Creative Lives
How Newcastle-based junior planner Bisi Ajala kickstarted her career in strategy
Resources
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
Resources
A list of independent creative zines and publications across the UK
From art, poetry and football zines to music and culture publications
Resources
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
Looking to get into graphic design? Apply for our next portfolio review
Resources
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
Creative Lives
How photographer and videographer Kai Gillespie established a career without formal training
Resources
8 online creators sharing photography techniques and inspiration
Self-taught photographer Shenell Kennedy's recommendations for technical tips and tricks
Guide
How to ace starting a new job
Tips on getting the best start at a new job, freelance project, internship or scheme
Creative Lives
Motion designer Dominic Campbell on how he landed his first role
Creative Lives
Founder and producer David Kamara on resilience, networking, and continuous learning
Resources
11 creative studios to check out in Milton Keynes and Bedford
Including graphic design, marketing and communications studios
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8 YouTube channels to follow for graphic design tips
From technical tips to design software walkthroughs and career advice
Creative Lives
Junior artworker Rina Kulemeka on combatting imposter syndrome in her first role
Creative Lives
Junior creative Manny Labram on breaking into adland
Creative Lives
Illustrator Jessica Lee discusses how to avoid online work anxiety
Advice
What does it mean to work for an in-house creative team?
Industry experts from the Inside Out community share their insights
Creative Lives
Creative producer Jacob Stratfold talks working in social media and putting yourself out there
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Resources
Get to know these eight creative studios in Liverpool
Including advertising, marketing and design agencies