Isabelle Cassidy

Advice

A review of essential advice from our 2024 Creatives Lives

We’ve rounded up a year’s worth of wisdom from our community to inspire you
Advice

Portfolio wisdom from the creative team at Google

Discover invaluable advice shared by the team at our London event
Creative Lives
How a journey through different disciplines led Nafisah Animashaun to AI training
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Designer Eugene Ekuban on building confidence, community and a flourishing client base
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Google Creative Lab’s Lavinia Keller on the power of a multidisciplinary approach
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Designer Jamilya Kulambayeva on pivoting from performance art to branding
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How Newcastle-based junior planner Bisi Ajala kickstarted her career in strategy
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Graphic designer Arlo West on founding a studio to encourage inclusivity
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Norwich-based animator Alistair Nicholls on using Instagram to launch a freelance career
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How junior designer Yousuf Khan secured his first role while working at a supermarket
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How photographer and videographer Kai Gillespie established a career without formal training
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Founder and producer David Kamara on resilience, networking, and continuous learning
Resources

8 YouTube channels to follow for graphic design tips

From technical tips to design software walkthroughs and career advice
Creative Lives
Junior artworker Rina Kulemeka on combatting imposter syndrome in her first role
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Junior creative Manny Labram on breaking into adland
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Illustrator Jessica Lee discusses how to avoid online work anxiety
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Creative producer Jacob Stratfold talks working in social media and putting yourself out there
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Photographer Jasmine Engel-Malone on not taking ‘no’ personally
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Multimedia designer Kofi Nelson on finding his feet as a freelancer
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Glasgow-based illustrator Agnes Xantippa Bowman discusses her creative path
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James Childs on how passion for visual culture took him from journalist to artist agent
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Artist April Lin 林森 on how focusing on life outside your career can help it flourish
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How Ian Chan channelled his curiosity to realise his animation career dreams