How to become a: product developer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Nikki Stuart, production manager at Here Design, about creating everything from pop-up restaurants to tote bags,
How to become a: sound designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Luc Van Stiphout, head of music and brands at MassiveMusic, about the joys of working with
How to become a: motion graphics and realisation designer
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Fahud Ahmed, realisation designer at Design Bridge, about the need to be constantly curious, how he
How to become a: 3D packaging and structural designer
As part of our series looking at alternative jobs in design studios, we speak to Mike Beauchamp, associate creative director of 3D and experiential design at Pearlfisher, about how he
How to become a: studio account manager
As part of our series looking at jobs in design studios, we speak to Jorijn Harms, group account director at Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR), about how she went from product
How to become a: copywriter
As part of our series looking at alternative jobs in design studios, we speak to Sam Pollen, head of digital writing at Reed Words, about how he got to where
How to become a: brand strategist
As part of our series looking at alternative jobs in design studios, we speak to Marc Solomon, brand strategist at Bulletproof, about how he got to where he is, his
How to do creative work in a studio without being a graphic designer
Sean Thomas, executive creative director at JKR, talks about the other roles and desirable options available in studios when design positions are hard to come by or don’t appeal.
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Tips on getting paid fairly as a freelance illustrator
The Association of Illustrators recently launched its #priceitright campaign, to encourage creatives to demand the right fees – the organisation shares its advice for freelancers.
Great ideas sell themselves… or do they?
John Scarrott, trainer and coach to design and creative businesses explores why is it that when it comes to pitch presentations, design agencies seem to spend little time practicing the
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How to run a successful design agency
Integrated packaging design specialist Equator Design shares advice on what it takes to stand out as a successful design consultancy in a competitive landscape and get known for it.
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How to win new business
Integrated packaging design specialist Equator Design, offers tips on how to keep new business coming through the door.
Design versus strategy – a war of the worlds
Offthetopofmyhead founder and creative director John Spencer considers the tensions between designers and strategists and why they ought to get along better.
6 assumptions designers make about client relationships
Following on from looking at assumptions around presentations, selling and pitching, in this final piece in his series, trainer and coach John Scarrott highlights some of the assumptions designers make
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Where to find great creatives and how to hold onto them
Consultancy Equator looks at where to find new creative recruits in a climate where less young people are studying design.
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How to: shine in an interview
In the latest of its “How to: Guides”, recruitment agency Vitamin T offers a step-by-step guide on how to make the best impact possible in an interview situation.
10 assumptions designers often make about pitching
Trainer and coach John Scarrott turns his attention to effective pitching in the latest chapter of his assumptions series.
Common assumptions designers make when selling their work
The latest in his series on assumptions,trainer and coach John Scarrott considers potential pitfalls and how designers can sell their services more successfully.
How to stop procurement teams from strangling the creative process
Spy Studio founder and creative director Simon Clark advises on how consultancies and in-house procurement teams can work better together.
Business advice: how to impress when presenting work to clients
Communications coach John Scarrott runs through the traps that creative directors and account managers should avoid when leading presentations, and how they can make a positive impression on their audience.
