Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
First Hand
Ivyy Chen on her journey from international student to securing a working visa
Interview by
Indi Davies
First Hand
Amid a university mental-health crisis, Creative Conscience highlights three student projects inspiring change
Creative Lives
Guide
Know your worth: How to negotiate fees and master money chat
Creative Lives
Scarlet Evans on balancing full-time design at Made Thought with Ladybeard magazine
Creative Lives
“Make people dance to your drum beat”: Theatre designer Tom Scutt
Creative Lives Podcast
Publisher Aimée Felone on co-founding an inclusive children’s publisher
Creative Lives
Seeing the potential in everything: Made Thought design director Radek Wojcik
First Hand
What can residencies do for emerging creatives? Inside ustwo Adventure’s Young Creators programme
Written by
Rebecca Irvin
Parts of the Process
Studio.Build and Reed Words on rebranding leisurewear brand, Public Rec
Creative Lives
“Have patience. There are no shortcuts to building your career”: Twins and business partners, Printed Goods
Creative Lives Podcast
MagCulture founder Jeremy Leslie tells us how he became a magazine expert
Creative Lives
Artist Lakwena: “I thought I’d do something I believed in, rather than chasing cash”
Creative Lives
Art buyer and shoot producer Annie Masciavè on commissioning images for Made Thought
First Hand
Speak up! Illustrator Steph Coathupe on the importance of being open about your earnings
Interview by
Marianne Hanoun
and
Advice
Money Talks: Why we’re sparking up a crucial conversation around creative finances
Creative Lives
Adult Art Club designer Jonny Costello on making a career from the things you love
Creative Lives Podcast
Strategy director and Hackney Laces founder Katee Hui on football, community and side projects
In the Studio With
Inside Made Thought, the London design studio prizing ideas above action
Creative Lives
“When you’re writing for a charity you’re selling hope” – meet Oxfam wordsmith Vicky McGarvey
Creative Lives
Breaking out of the ‘art school frame of mind’ with Glasgow-based illustrator, Fran Caballero
Creative Lives Podcast
Take a risk: Joel Honeywell on making bold career moves and meaningful work
Creative Lives
Content manager Bridget McKernan: “Be proud of what you put out in the world”
Advice
What is PR and how does it work? A comprehensive introduction from The Academy
Interview by
Indi Davies
and
Creative Lives
Dazed Media Group’s editorial director, Bunny Kinney: “I didn’t want to fit in!”