Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
First Hand
Finding your way in advertising without a degree: Anthea Agyekum on what she’s learnt
Written by
Anthea Agyekum
Creative Lives
Character designer Dan Kelby on mastering time management and avoiding burn-out
Creative Lives Podcast
Have something to say for yourself: Otegha Uwagba’s advice for mastering a fulfilling career
First Hand
Anthony Burrill, Stephanie Unger and Sophie Mayanne share cautionary tales of copied and misused work
Creative Lives
Advice
Words of Wisdom: How do you work out your rates as a freelancer?
Creative Lives
Lifestyle photographer Sam Robinson on building a career and portfolio full of shared experiences
Creative Lives
Creating movie magic with MinaLima graphic designer, Propella Woodward Gentle
Creative Lives Podcast
Anoushka Rodda’s journey from designer to managing director: “I had no idea there were other roles”
Advice
The simple steps you can take to prevent your work from being ripped off or stolen
Interview by
Indi Davies
Advice
Words of Wisdom: Craig Oldham on staying motivated when work slows down
Written by
Craig Oldham
Creative Lives
From apple picker to drawing for Apple: Illustrator Dan Woodger talks work-life balance, skills and style
Parts of the Process
Charting the production process behind Animade’s eight-minute film for WeTransfer
Creative Lives Podcast
Matthew Tinsley on creating VFX for Bond and Jurassic World, and the effects we don’t see
Advice
Know your ™ from your ©? Introducing the big bad world of intellectual property rights
Interview by
Indi Davies
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Parts of the Process
BOB Design on creating the 2D graphics for an extensive Frida Kahlo show at the V&A
First Hand
Peter Judson’s honest account of making money and valuing time as a freelance illustrator
Written by
Peter Judson
Advice
Words of Wisdom: Craig Oldham on why rejection will make you a better creative
Written by
Craig Oldham
Creative Lives
“This job has infinite potential”: We meet Brighton-based illustrator Nishant Choksi
Creative Lives Podcast
Bringing ideas to fruition: We meet innocent’s senior copywriter, Hayley Redman
Creative Lives
We talk good vibes and making art with Lord Whitney set builder, Rufus Newell
Parts of the Process
Behind the scenes of Studio Crême’s 3D scanning process for menswear label Heresy
Creative Lives
Making it happen: Lord Whitney’s creative producer, Lins Wilson
In the Studio With
Meet Leeds-based production studio and ‘connoisseurs of make-believe’ Lord Whitney
Creative Lives Podcast
Watch the credits: We meet Cartoon Network storyboard artist Oliver Hamilton