Play New for Nike by Design Bridge In normal times, things in the design world don’t change that quickly. So, for example, the 2010s trend…
Six must-read books to help you master your creative career
Image licensed via Adobe Stock If you want to develop yourself as a creative, there’s no substitute than sitting down with a book that’s well…
How to avoid feeling lonely in an age of remote working
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Even though lockdown’s winding down, you’re still working from home, and it’s making you pretty lonely. Whether you’re a freelancer…
Hey Pandas, Post Your Best And Worst Drawing
I really would like to see your best and worst drawings, It’s always important to see how much we’ve improved. Please don’t photoshop or edit.…
Ask Anna: How do I adapt to the real world again?
The reopening of offices and workplaces in the UK can be intimidating and unnerving for many creatives. Our agony aunt Anna Higgs gives some advice…
Boyle&Perks helps performing artists to collaborate and create, no matter where they’re based
Brighton studio Boyle&Perks has helped to create the identity and website for a new research project that hopes to connect performing artists from their homes…
Why signage needs to adapt to a gender-inclusive world
CR speaks to a handful of designers and creatives to understand why the right signage and wayfinding in cultural institutions and spaces can be a…
Weekly Job Roundup – 23/09/2021ArtStation Magazine
Looking for a job in the industry? Check out the new jobs some of these companies are hiring for and apply now: Imagendary Studios is a…
Is creativity the secret to brand success in China?
MetaDesign group creative director Sally Anderson shares her insights from a decade of working in China, includng why so many big brands try and fail…
Picfair offers grants for projects that explore the therapeutic benefits of photography on mental health
Cavan Images, Picfair.com London-based photography start-up Picfair is set to award ten £2,000 grants for projects that explore or support the relationship between photography and…
Mike Will on what sports stars can teach us about reaching our creative goals
Self-portrait © Mike Will Whether you’re just starting out as a creative or want to switch from one career to another, Mike Will is an…
Six web design trends creatives need to prepare for in 2022
Image licensed via Adobe Stock In normal times, web design tends to evolve at a subtle and gradual pace. But these are nothing like normal…
How project administration can make your creative projects run more smoothly
Getting organised with creative projects. Image courtesy of Rodeo When a creative project comes together, it can be the best feeling in the world. But…
Ananya Rao-Middleton on making the industry more accessible to disabled artists
Disability Pride © Ananya Rao-Middleton Marginalised people in our society, almost by definition, frequently have their voices silenced. But gradually, as we see representation from…
Weekly Job Roundup – 26/08/2021ArtStation Magazine
Looking for a job in the industry? Check out the new jobs some of these companies are hiring for and apply now: Respawn Entertainment is an…
Weekly Job Roundup – 12/08/2021ArtStation Magazine
Looking for a job in the industry? Check out the new jobs some of these companies are hiring for and apply now: Founded in 1994, Insomniac Games is…
Join PUBG MOBILE’s Global Outfit Design Contest 2021ArtStation Magazine
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, invites creatives to join the Ptopia Design Project, a world created by players, for players.…
How Studio is transforming freelancing, by giving independent creatives a ‘team’
We’re all constantly trying to improve the way we work as freelancers. And there’s plenty of guidance online, not least on Creative Boom. But passively…
How influencers are reshaping the creative industries
As influencer marketing continues to dominate our social media feeds, we explore how it is impacting more traditional areas of advertising and what exactly separates…
How to win more freelance clients when you’ve quit social media
Image licensed via Adobe Stock You’re fed up with the trolls, the endless bile, the utter vacuity of social media. But as you tell your…
Is the metaverse really the latest creative frontier?
With the metaverse emerging as the latest creative industry buzzword, Nick Pringle, SVP executive creative director at R/GA London, examines the opportunities it offers for…
Guide to inclusive design: 6 ways to design for everyone
Image licensed via Adobe Stock If you work as a creative, inclusive design is a phrase you’ve probably heard at least a few times. And…
The Opposite of FOMO
Fear of missing out is pretty much my least favorite marketing tactic. Kickstarter exclusives, early birds, and any method that drives decisions based on fear…
Honest Career Advice from a Design Agency for Students Graduating this Summer
Image courtesy of JDO Have you graduated in a creative subject this summer? Then you’ll probably have been given tons of career advice by tutors,…
The Best UK Creative Festivals You Can Still Book in 2021
Members of Shona the Musical Choir in the surroundings of the Old College Quad, the location of one of the Festival’s outdoor venues. Shona the…
Paul Woods on handling a creative crisis
Whether you’re a fresh grad still finding your way or an old hand who’s lost faith, designer Paul Woods has some sage words of wisdom…
See your art on a giant, real-life billboard in this cool contest
Engrossed by Isimi Taiwo, past winner Every artist wants to see their work seen by as many people as possible, right? Well, what could be…
Fuel your creative development through T-shirt design
Creating and selling apparel is on the wish-list for many designers and illustrators: there’s a special buzz from knowing a community will not only pay…
11 inspiring summer reads for creatives in 2021
Image licensed via Adobe Stock It’s typical and quite maddening, actually. You’ve spent the last six months dreaming of a break from the daily grind.…