Creative Lives in Progress
Creative Lives
Creative programmes and charitable initiatives: How Amazon art director Jeng Au “fell into” advertising
Resources
A list of creative co-working groups and makerspaces across the UK
From libraries to craft-based and 3D printing workspaces
Resources
12 creative studios to check out in Leeds
Including illustration, branding, motion and web design studios
Guide
A guide to networking and making connections
Everything you need to know, from where to network to keeping the conversation going
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12 exercise clubs for creatives to join
Running, football, bouldering and swim clubs set up with creatives in mind
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews: January 2023
Hoping to get into graphic design? Apply for our next portfolio review session
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Seven creative studios to check out in Brighton
Including design and animation studios, editorial platforms and strategy agencies
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet: December 2022
Thinking about getting into motion design? Sign up for our networking event!
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10 free resources and practices to manage your money effectively
From best practices and budgeting apps, to advice websites and Instagram accounts
Creative Lives
NFT marketplace community manager Amie Woodroffe on demystifying Web3
Portfolio Reviews
Meet the Google Creative Lab team and get feedback on your work
Guide
A guide to creating your portfolio website
We break down all the steps to creating a great website for your creative work
Resources
Including steps you can take yourself and ethical accreditations to look out for
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews: October 2022
Hoping to get into advertising? Apply for our next portfolio review session
Resources
The best events and platforms for networking in the film industry
We share a few top tips along with platforms to grow your own network
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Brilliant sources of inspiration for emerging filmmakers
Including podcasts, shorts and events to help spark new ideas
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Approaches and platforms for raising funding for your first film
We share 20 funding schemes for emerging filmmakers
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews: August 2022
Starting out in illustration? Apply for our next portfolio review session
Advice
Ten best practices to protect your digital work and accounts
From VPNs to encrypted email providers, we share ways to keep your work and accounts safe
Pep Talk
Watch our Pep Talk with Wieden+Kennedy’s Freddy Taylor on getting into advertising
Resources
11 access schemes and internships to get into advertising
Paid placements, immersive courses from industry giants and more
Pep Talk
Watch our Pep Talk with Represent on landing your first job in the creative industry
Pep Talk
Watch our Pep Talk as Voice’s Emily Drewry talks about all things NFTs
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12 free and affordable creative tools and software
From photo editing and creating vector-based graphics to publishing templates