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Helpful information, tools and recommendations, from inspiring podcasts and documentaries to the latest funding schemes to apply to.

10 employee rights you should know

Essential information on everything from statutory sick pay to flexible working and annual leave

12 free and affordable creative tools and software

From photo editing and creating vector-based graphics to publishing templates

Seven sites and spreadsheets for salary transparency

From comparison tools to spreadsheets for advertising, design and publishing

10 eclectic open source platforms for free fonts

Dazed Studio designer Jethro Nepomuceno shares his top sources

A selection of resources in support of the people of Ukraine

A selection of resources in support of the people of Ukraine

Eight organisations championing LGBT+ creatives

Including platforms across journalism, digital storytelling and socially-engaged arts

12 inspiring talks on everything from climate activism to creative coding

A guide to all our Pep Talks from 2021

22 illuminating and timeless documentaries about artists and their work

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“For anyone reading this, finish it and then make shit happen”

Inspiring talks, advice and resources for emerging creatives by the late Virgil Abloh

Eight resources for Black creatives and founders

Mentorship schemes, grants and more, as recommended by Mentor Black Business

10 essential websites for free fonts and typefaces

From serifs to slabs, these sites will help you find the best free fonts

All the design teams you might not know exist in tech

From interior designers to video editors, Zendesk Design reveals its inner-workings and unexpected roles

10 websites and resources for disabled and neurodivergent creatives

From art workshops and summer schools to databases for Black disabled creatives

From equipment reviews and career advice to technical tips and tricks

Junior roles to apply to from MACK Books, the National Theatre and more

Five junior roles for designers, writers and organisers

10 resources and communities for queer, trans and non-binary creatives

From feminist zine fairs and Instagram archives to IRL and URL meet-ups

Five junior roles and internships for both creative and strategic minds

From Kickstart placements to project management roles

A list of resources made for creatives from low-income backgrounds

From mentoring and research to training and programmes

A growing list of unmissable degree shows to check out

Have a degree show coming up this summer? Let us know!

Five workshops and events for creatives looking to try something new

From portfolio reviews and workshops to training programmes

Five courses, scholarships and programmes for emerging creatives

Opportunities for coders, fashion designers and illustrators

16 places to search for creative jobs in the UK

Looking for a new role? Here are great places to start your search

Five unmissable internships and junior roles for creative-career newbies

Opportunities for video editors, creatives, photographers and more

10 podcasts to tune into for creative career advice and insight

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