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Creatives share their own experiences of working within the creative industry.

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Why visibility and representation matter: Vanessa Whyte on co-founding a platform for female cinematographers

Interview by Indi Davies

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“I would churn out personal briefs to show more than university work” – designer James Shaw’s graduate journey

Creative Lives

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Dublin-based illustrator Conor Nolan on finishing uni, finances and Facebook

Written by Conor Nolan

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How recent grad Eliza Hatch’s part-time project turned into a powerful platform

Written by Eliza Hatch

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From an English degree to service design: Recent grad Natalie Harney’s first 12 months

Written by Natalie Harney

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Cumbria-based design graduate Vincent Walden on battling restrictions and making the most of mistakes

Written by Vincent Walden

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“It takes work to get work” – illustrator Robbie Cathro looks back on his first year since graduating

Creative Lives

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Junior designer Ned Image on the importance of seizing every opportunity

Written by Ned Image

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Camberwell illustration graduate Ellie Butters on finding your path and staying practical

Written by Ellie Butters

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Graduate Sepideh Zolfaghari on keeping your options (and tabs) open

Written by Sepideh Zolfaghari

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Recent grad and graphic designer Lauren Goodland on balancing a job, social life and business on the side

Written by Lauren Goodland

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Junior designer Ed Hatfield reflects on his first year out of university, and why coding is an essential skill

Written by Ed Hatfield

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How recent grad Roxannah Linklater went from creating her final show to working for Wes Anderson

Written by Roxannah Linklater

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Keeping your head screwed on: Design graduate Sam Part on turning a university project into a business

Written by Sam Part

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12 months out of uni, Brighton graduate George Hatton talks misconceptions and moving to New York

Written by George Hatton

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Bath School of Art and Design graduate Charlie Newhouse on his first 12 months out of uni

Written by Charlie Newhouse

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Why visibility and representation matter: Vanessa Whyte on co-founding a platform for female cinematographers

“I would churn out personal briefs to show more than university work” – designer James Shaw’s graduate journey

Dublin-based illustrator Conor Nolan on finishing uni, finances and Facebook

How recent grad Eliza Hatch’s part-time project turned into a powerful platform

From an English degree to service design: Recent grad Natalie Harney’s first 12 months

Cumbria-based design graduate Vincent Walden on battling restrictions and making the most of mistakes

“It takes work to get work” – illustrator Robbie Cathro looks back on his first year since graduating

Junior designer Ned Image on the importance of seizing every opportunity

Camberwell illustration graduate Ellie Butters on finding your path and staying practical

Graduate Sepideh Zolfaghari on keeping your options (and tabs) open

Recent grad and graphic designer Lauren Goodland on balancing a job, social life and business on the side

Junior designer Ed Hatfield reflects on his first year out of university, and why coding is an essential skill

How recent grad Roxannah Linklater went from creating her final show to working for Wes Anderson

Keeping your head screwed on: Design graduate Sam Part on turning a university project into a business

12 months out of uni, Brighton graduate George Hatton talks misconceptions and moving to New York

Bath School of Art and Design graduate Charlie Newhouse on his first 12 months out of uni

Alex Ostrowski shares his notes for future founders

Shannon Lea on her first year after graduating

Callum Green on running COURT magazine alongside a full time job

Alexander James Wood on his first year after graduating