Articles
Advice, insight and first-hand accounts of creative career journeys, aimed at helping you find your way in the industry.
Creative Lives
Anyways’ junior creative Shana Marie on self-worth, finances and the media that inspires her
Creative Lives
“Be persistent”: How Hurricane Films’ video editor Jack Williams landed his first freelance gigs
Creative Lives
How answering a brief at a uni lecture kickstarted branding designer Ya’Qub Mir’s career
Resources
A list of platforms to keep you updated on creative industry news
From daily news to insightful features, these are our favourite sites for creative updates
Creative Lives
“My community are my influence”: Meet producer and visual artist, Shane Sutherland
Resources
Stop searching, start signing up! Your next job might be just an email away
Resources
16 creative studios in Birmingham to have on your radar
Digital-focused studios in the Midlands’ cultural capital
Creative Lives
Apprentice-turned-assistant producer Dion Hesson makes long-form documentaries for BBC Studios
Creative Lives
Why Word Tonic’s Carolyn McMurray refuses to be labelled a “junior” copywriter
Guide
A guide to creating great decks and presentations
A great deck can explain an idea, tell a story or sell your skills
Resources
A list of resources for supporting trans rights in the UK
Resources
Looking to learn more about Web3? These resources will help you get started
From newsletters to apps to help you create digital art
Creative Lives
How an organic connection led to account executive Miyoshi Tamashiro landing her role at Aurora Agency
Advice
“If you can’t find a room, build your own”
Illustrator and artist Charlie Collins’ advice on overcoming creative isolation
Creative Lives
Archivist, zine maker and social media manager: Meet sweet-thang zine founder, Zoe Thompson
Portfolio Reviews
Portfolio Reviews: May 2023
Are you a budding advertising creative? Apply for our next portfolio review session
Creative Lives
PinkNews format producer Zac Haniff on interviewing drag icons and launching Charlotte Tilbury’s TikTok
Resources
12 free platforms to watch archival TV, film and advertising collections
From Super Bowl ads to historical footage, find your inspiration and creative references in these archives
First Hand
How will art funding cuts in schools affect creativity?
An arts teacher and four state school-educated creatives on how arts education influenced their practice
First Hand
With the fourth round of applications open, recent participants share their journey and top tips on applying
Creative Lives
How Gracie Hawkins’ internships and love for The Sims led to graphic design for GOV.UK
Creative Lives
We talk publishing, Notes app poetry and Twitter bots with writer and editor, Siam Hatzaw
Resources
Get to know these branding, design and digital studios in Edinburgh
13 agencies from the cultural city to have on your radar
Creative Lives
Finding retired politicians and a 100+-year-old woman: Tomas Araya Larrain on life as a TV researcher