Creatives meet creatives on meetup

Creativepool are proud to launch our brand new Meetup page. This is the essential tool for Creative meetups and networking around London. The first Creative meetup planned for 14th July 2011. Join Creativepool on Meetup for all the event details! We've also just switched our Network on Linked to an open group. This makes it easier to find and join in the latest discussions on the creative industries and recieve job alerts. Make your essential connections through Meetup Get LinkedIn easier than ever

Blog of the month - Book Cover Archive

If books were judged by their covers, then this would be like an exclusive library of turner prize winners. Our blog of the month title this month goes to the Book Cover Archive. An online gallery showcasing and categorsing beautiful cover designs. As the site says, "for the purpose of appreciation and categorisation", this site is well worth a look. See how many covers you recognise.

Sandro Kopp – turning Skype into an artform

Skype - the first time video conferencing has ever properly worked and an excellent form of international communication which doesn't cost the earth whilst retaining a sense of personability. In many ways Skype has been an inspiration to the modern age but Sandro Kopp has gone one step further by using the program as an intregral part of his art practice. Click the link to check out Kopp's oil paint portraits of his Skype subjects, part of his exhibition just lauched at the Istancool Festival in Germany ... Get art subjects at the click of button

Guerrillas over lions

Got your ticket to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity? No, us neither. Never fear, the volunteer fuelled alternative, the Cannt festival is underway with festivities continuing with 'Cannt-fessions' tongight in Shoreditch. Join the revolution here

Brian Duffy and Aladdin Sane

Creativity happens in different ways. Sometimes you need do no more than put a group of highly talented people in a room and then wait and see what happens. Ideas bounce around. Somebody says something that sparks somebody else. That was the creative process behind the album sleeve design for 'Aladdin Sane'. Shot by Duffy, it is still one of the most iconic images in rock. And check out Duffy's contact sheet from the shoot. Read how lightning struck for the perfect cover shot

Life's a beach

With a series of illustrations that show a fun and attractive style we decided to shine the Creativepool spotlight on Colette's work. With great advice about how to always be prepared for bumping into a prospective client to the best kit for quick doodles, this spotlight is a great illustration resource. Brighten up your day with Colettes work

End of the reel for film?

In the last Creativepool poll we asked you if the traditional ad mediums of TV and radio would ever catchup with online advertising. The response overwhelmingly believed that the runaway train of online advertising will never be caught. This week we want you have your say on whether non-digital cameras will always have a place in profesisonal photography. New school clicking or old school snapping?

Will no-one think of the children?

'Clearly, the welfare of children must always be our priority. They are impressionable, vulnerable and it is our responsibility to shield them from harm. However, the coalition government's efforts to demonise advertising as a corrupter of infant morals and young people's wholesomeness is not only misguided, it's hypocritical and untrue. Magnus Shaw takes a closer look.' The kids are alright? Find out here

The winner takes it all

The results are in from the recent 2011 D&AD Awards. The annual award ceremony boats over 25 categories which award the best products, designs, advertisements and any other creative piece that is the best in it's field. Who stole the show and who came up short? Take your place in the winner's circle

Reach for the (All) Stars

Ever owned a pair of Converse All Stars? Then you're going to like Ashley's blog this week. Back in 1960, basketball shoes weren't the air-filled, springy, ankle-supporting hugs-in-a-shoe that they are today. They were pretty basic, not very ergonomically designed with a comparatively thin sole, and they made one heck of a squeak on the court too. But more than any other sports shoe in history, something about the design endorsed by Chuck Taylor (basketball player for the Akron Firestones) rang true not just with basketball-loving Americans, but across the world. From rainbow-coloured low-tops to pop art-designed high-tops, click here to see the stellar line-up of All Stars...

Ben Winter - Direct & Digital

Digital and Direct are a branding agency with a huge list of clients that they have created fantastic content for. Join us for the latest '5 Minutes With' interview with DAD's Ben Winter where we discover what Ben studied to begin his route into the creative industry as well as his appreciation of Batman and the most pragmatic mobile app choices. Learn how to become a branding pro here

The latest and greatest of the Creativepool freelancers

We decided to showcase the best recent freelance portfolios here and in every newsletter from now on. We will be scouring the site for the best freelance profiles so make sure your work is at it's best and be sure to check next newsletter to see if you made it into this space. Want to see your profile here? Let Chris know

The highest form of flattery?

Sometimes an idea comes along that blows everything else out the water. It steals the show. Everyone else in the field runs to unashamedly claim their profitable seat of the bandwagon. This is the imitation game. But it can be a dangerous and short-lived affair. What's the real relationship here between the originators and the imitators? Originator or innovator? Pick your side

5 things we like - A 3D design suite, indie gaming, your personalised social media mag and more

		Kuler The colour scheme generator with the online community.
		Flipboard Your personalised social media magazine.
		Blender A fantastic free open source 3D suite.
		Tineye The reverse image search engine.
		TIGdb The one resource needed for indie gaming fans.