Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
Advice
Battling burnout: How to survive your third year
Written by
Anoushka Khandwala
Creative Lives Podcast
“What makes you stand out?” Creative lead at Spotify UK, Emma Hopkins
Advice
The messy truth: Is it worth entering industry awards?
Written by
Gem Fletcher
Creative Lives
Lettering artist James Lewis on going from legally homeless to finding Instagram fame
Advice
Illustrator Raj Dhunna’s recommendations for getting the most out of a creative degree
Written by
Raj Dhunna
Creative Lives
Dublin and Munich-based graphic designer Simon Sweeney on co-founding and collaborating
Creative Lives
“You are good enough”: Freelance illustrator Helena Covell on maintaining a sense of self-worth
Advice
LOVE’s Trevor Cairns on things to consider before you apply for a job
Interview by
Marianne Hanoun
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Advice
Make your work findable and memorable: Portfolio advice from chief production officer, Olivia Chalk
Interview by
Indi Davies
Creative Lives
Multitalented creative Joe Prytherch on making art for music, from London to rural Sweden
Creative Lives
Creativity is thriving in the North: Eve Warren on life as a designer in Leeds
Advice
Hwasoo Shim’s advice for international students wanting to work in the UK
Interview by
Indi Davies
Creative Lives Podcast
Maksimilian Kallhed on creating The Pop Up Agency and solving briefs in 48 hours
Advice
Design agency or startup: Where should you work as an emerging designer?
Written by
Nils Westerlund
Advice
Take a stroll: Laura Pannack on staying present and spontaneous as a photographer
Written by
Laura Pannack
First Hand
We need to talk about Instagram: Illustration agency Handsome Frank on algorithm anxiety
Written by
Jon Cockley
Creative Lives
Dundee-based illustrator Scott Balmer on the art of visual problem-solving
First Hand
How music ends up in film, TV, games and more: An introduction to music licensing
Written by
Rebecca Irvin
First Hand
Sulaiman Khan on amplifying the voices of disabled talent in advertising
Written by
Rebecca Irvin
Advice
Essential tips from illustration agent Helen Parker on presenting your work
Creative Lives
Creative Lives
How a portfolio printed on a hand-made map landed Paul Heading a role at the Barbican
Advice
3x3: Alva Skog gets career advice from Bráulio Amado, Olimpia Zagnoli and Kelly Anna
Written by
Indi Davies
Creative Lives
Calligrapher Angelo Meola on keeping an ancient craft alive
Advice
The only rule is work: Sister Corita Kent’s timeless advice for students
Interview by
Marianne Hanoun
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