Lyla Johnston
Resources
10 resources and communities for queer, trans and non-binary creatives
Discover support networks, IRL and URL meet-ups across the UK
Creative Lives
Boohoo graphic designer Naomi Rowaiye on how networking led to her fast-paced role in fashion
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UX designer Yan Shum on how she bagged her job at the BBC
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Illustrator Sarah Madden on vulnerability, balancing three jobs and doodling for Google
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Fawziyah Rahman is proof that there is still a place for you in the industry even if you didn’t study art
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Director and photographer Jay Seba on why working with friends is best
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Advertising planner at VCCP, Priscilla Britton, on playing to your strengths
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Rosie Barker on gradients, social media and her switch from English Literature to illustration
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Worldwide FM’s William Asare discusses his switch from radio DJ to radio programmer
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Meet Randy Amoakohene, JKR production manager by day and illustrator by night
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Photographer and YouTuber Sophia Carey on building an online presence
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Grin designer Flossie Aylin on community, womanhood and switching jobs mid-pandemic
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Design, drag and “clowny” aesthetics: A window into illustrator Gem D’Souza’s world
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Drool founder Alex Liepman on launching a start-up to spotlight underrepresented artists
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Animator and illustrator Rosa Sawyers on finding ideas in nature and learning AfterEffects
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From truck driver to technical VFX director: Meet DNEG’s Alexandru Budulan
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Illustrator Marianne Hernandez on freelancing and creating work inspired by her Filipina heritage
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Animator Liam Gilbey talks storytelling, spinning plates and setting up a studio
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Photographer Philipp Raheem’s journey from medicine student to meeting Kanye and Wizkid
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Potion Pictures’ Sophie Marschner on her path to creating motion graphics for television
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Robot Food’s Ryley Devine on shooting your shot for gigs as a designer
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Lazy Oaf graphic designer Ben Eli on personal projects, poptimism and being passionate
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Illustrator Denzel “BLLACK LINE” Kessie talks music, money and why it’s better to network in person
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Multifaceted creative Callum Ritchie on community, freelancing and making TikToks for MINI