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Elon Musk - ask one person and he’s only a few steps removed from a “real life Bond villain” but ask somebody else and he’s basically the saviour of free speech. Indeed, according to market research platform Appinio, 2 in 5...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A branding and design studio that styles itself as a studio for “people who like their style with a side of substance,” Lark is a relatively young company but it’s achieved rather a lot in five short years. A small and nimble...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As a creative professional, you’re probably on the lookout for a career path that is both high-paying and able to bring you some joy. The good news is that you’re not alone in this. Tons of other creative pros are in the same situation as...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A freelance illustrator based just outside of London, Louise Billyard has always been inspired by travel. This nomadic nature has led to her work being featured across the creative world and a portfolio which features a vast and eclectic array of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Inclusive design is on the rise in the baby care sector. People want to see a brand that not only embraces natural and organic products but one that accounts for every background and is relatable to all. The focal point should not just be a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It is always hugely inspiring to look at the work of a talented 3D artist. Marta Caetano's impressive renders are no different. A freelancer with a broad experience in the 3D field, Marta dreams of a fairer industry where the value of artistry and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Tofoo is "Like Nothing Else". That much is clear from the brilliant 30-second ad crafted by Who Wot Why, in which the uniqueness of the meat-free brand enters the spotlight. An action-packed spot that truly speaks for Tofoo's quirkiness, the ad...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There is a common misconception that rescue pets are simply animals in need of pity. In truth, a rescue animal is just as quirky, lovable and strong as any other pet - and it is the job of splendid charities such as Battersea Dogs & Cats to ensure...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
"People want tech to be helpful in their lives, but they see the futuristic tech as something unreachable today." It is with such simplicity that the team at PunchBBDO describes the premise and the idea behind their campaign for Ford Turkey, named...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
All the 2021 Christmas campaigns in one place As we all know, there’s no Christmas without a heartwarming, tear-duct-shattering series of lovely Christmas campaigns. Brands and agencies line up every year to release a stream of Christmas ads...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Unless you have a little kid with an interest in horseriding games, you may have not heard of Star Stable before. It was our case when we were approached by Star Stable with a much interesting story indeed. Before Star Stable arrived in 2011, no one...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Paulo Pampolin proves that, sometimes, the best things in life do happen by accident. When Paulo was 26, he met a photographer in São Paulo who taught him much about the art of photography. It wasn't planned. It wasn't a case of spending years...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian philosopher, poet, writer and philologist from the early Nineteenth Century. His poetry is as evocative as it is tangible, imbued with the pessimism and existential dread of its author. Leopardi is one of the most...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Let’s face it. Music licensing can be pretty tedious from time to time. Okay… most of the time. But you don’t need to understand every term or nuance to purchase a music license. If you’re an advertiser looking to license...
Posted by: Bopper
The Annual 2021 winners have been revealed, with some of the most exciting professionals in the history of Creativepool. Who are these amazing people and why do they represent the best of the best in the realm of creativity? To answer a question...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I have so many memories of the person I wanted to be when I finished my studies. Idealisations, that’s what they were. Some of those have come to life over time, others I’m still working on - but barely any of those has remained...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Some time ago, I took a few days to read an interesting little book by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, named Blood, Sweat & Pixels. In it, Jason interviewed a number of game studios behind some of the most famous games, learning the crazy and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
‘How I became a six-figure freelancer’. ‘The reality of being a six-figure freelancer’. And perhaps the worst of all: ‘Here’s exactly what I do every day to earn six figures as a freelancer’. You’ve...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
For some curious reason, we humans tend to get excited with novelty pretty quickly. We struggle to see past the innovation, and the most progressive of us (a lot of creative people are, to be fair) get carried away with some doomsday comments aimed...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The OREO brand has always been committed to playfulness and connecting with its most affectionate consumer base. To play on the nostalgia surrounding mixtapes for millennials, OREO has partnered with Digitas UK to create a digital activation that...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Based in Burlington, Vermont (USA), Michael Tonn is the living proof that sometimes, talent is all you need for sheer luck to set things in motion. By his own admission, it was the industry who found him, not the opposite - as a number of small local...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Your client just dropped a bomb - they want a medical animation or MOA for a conference in four months. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, you have to produce an animation for the 2021 ASH Conference at the end of November. ASH is still four...
Posted by: MadMicrobe Studios
Identifying blockchain gaming as a ‘trend’ is misleading, argues Five by Five Australia Client Director Stacia Grooby; but there’s no denying that this technology is set to change the way we think about gaming. Blockchain...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
When we look at the passionate and self-driven athletes participating in the Olympics, it's easy to forget - be it just for a moment - about the human that lives behind that mask. In a powerful campaign for the 2021 International Olympics Committee,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In 2015, nearly 40% of the UK’s self-employed workforce did not file their taxes by the HMRC deadline. That accounts for over 890,000 freelancers in the UK, who all faced a £100 late fee. The mere thought of taxes is often nightmare fuel...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
When you look at the history of product design and the greatest innovations of all time, it’s hard to ignore how a large amount of incredibly amazing inventions have all started popping up rather recently. The golden age of innovation and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
When I was a kid, I used to consume a whole lot of animation. Disney was my favoured choice to fill a boring evening, but I would not disdain Looney Tunes, Pingu (big one for me) or the occasional Matt Groening stuff. To me, animation was a given....
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The one of pitching is an interesting business. On one hand, we love the thrill that comes before winning a new account/client. Agencies thrive in that addictive spiral of pitch, win, repeat - and same goes for freelancers. From the perspective of a...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Time is ticking! With the standard submissions deadline now out of the way, we are little more than two weeks away from the Annual 2021 final submissions deadline, on Thursday 10th June. The Annual is the Most Distributed creative industry award....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." It is with these immortal words by Billy Ocean that Head of Design at UKTV Peter Allinson recounts his own experience with the past year of lockdowns and restrictions, moments of doubt and anxiety for...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Matthew Huntley lives and breathes film. You can say that of many directors, but for few it is as true as with him. Constantly looking for inspiration, endlessly focused and with a specialism in documentaries, Matt is a prolific director/filmmaker...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Just 10 years ago, some of the technological advancements which make entertainment more accessible were often related with some crazy science-fiction projects. Today, agencies like Something Different show that a lot of those concepts can now be made...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A guide to writing rates, with tips and advice on how to price your freelance services Writers are masters of words, weavers of stories and often incredible storytelling enthusiasts. When writing freelance and online, structure is their best friend,...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
What have we learned from this LGBT+ History Month? It just so happens that Cadbury decides to release a brilliant ad, called Golden Goobilee, where the brand showcases several ways of enjoying their gooey and delicious Creme Eggs. It just so...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The most uninspired and offensive campaigns ever created for the LGBTQ+ community. It is always great to see a brand showing support towards the LGBTQ+ community. Representation in the creative industry is certainly on the rise, though there are...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Where would we be without stories? Stories have the power to change minds, inspire creativity and drive change. In the hands of the right leaders, stories can change the world forever. The Writer's Group Creative Director Charli Nordone certainly...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial