Articles

Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.

Creative Lives
Christopher Medford on his move from graphic design to skate-influenced art direction
Creative Lives
Artist and Grrrl Zine Fair founder Lu Williams on the power of simply asking for work
Portfolio Reviews
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Meet the It’s Nice That team and get feedback on your work
Creative Lives
Why motion designer Abraham E. champions sharing your work – even if you think it “looks crap”
Resources

12 creative studios to check out in Bournemouth

Including branding, digital, marketing and design agencies
Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet: June 2023

Thinking about getting into UX/UI design? Sign up for our networking event!
First Hand

Can joining a trade union help protect your creative future?

We explore how unions could protect creatives from exploitative industry practices and fight for a better future
Creative Lives
“Hard work will be recognised”: Illustrator Poppy Lam on balancing multiple jobs with her practice
Creative Lives
Anyways’ junior creative Shana Marie on self-worth, finances and the media that inspires her
Creative Lives
“Be persistent”: How Hurricane Films’ video editor Jack Williams landed his first freelance gigs
Creative Lives
How answering a brief at a uni lecture kickstarted branding designer Ya’Qub Mir’s career
Resources

A list of platforms to keep you updated on creative industry news

From daily news to insightful features, these are our favourite sites for creative updates
Creative Lives
“My community are my influence”: Meet producer and visual artist, Shane Sutherland
Resources

18 newsletters and mailing lists for creative entry-level jobs

Stop searching, start signing up! Your next job might be just an email away
Resources

16 creative studios in Birmingham to have on your radar

Digital-focused studios in the Midlands’ cultural capital
Creative Lives
Apprentice-turned-assistant producer Dion Hesson makes long-form documentaries for BBC Studios
Creative Lives
Why Word Tonic’s Carolyn McMurray refuses to be labelled a “junior” copywriter
Guide

A guide to creating great decks and presentations

A great deck can explain an idea, tell a story or sell your skills
Resources
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A list of resources for supporting trans rights in the UK
Resources

Looking to learn more about Web3? These resources will help you get started

From newsletters to apps to help you create digital art
Creative Lives
How an organic connection led to account executive Miyoshi Tamashiro landing her role at Aurora Agency
Advice

“If you can’t find a room, build your own”

Illustrator and artist Charlie Collins’ advice on overcoming creative isolation
Creative Lives
Archivist, zine maker and social media manager: Meet sweet-thang zine founder, Zoe Thompson
Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio Reviews: May 2023

Are you a budding advertising creative? Apply for our next portfolio review session