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
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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
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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
Interview by Indi Davies and
Parts of the Process
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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
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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
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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