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When we enjoy our work, and it's a part of who we are, it's harder to be mindful of sneaky burnout gremlins. So how can we make sure we look after our mental health when our creative minds never take a break? Creativity isn’t just a job we...
Posted by: We Are Tilt
Following a shock announcement last week, Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down as First Minister of Scotland. After serving in the role since 2014 the leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party has said that the decision came as she felt she had less...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
While Christmas typically offers a brief break from work, whether that's a day off spent with family and friends or a much-needed vacation, the period leading up to the festive holiday can intensify burnout as workers juggle end-of-year...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We will forever remember the past 16 months as the moment in which mankind realised they could be as productive from home as they are in the office - if not even more. Sadly, it was also a time of pay cuts, layoffs and job losses. A time when a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As the world opens up again, many of us will find ourselves in new and exciting working environments. And while exploring the world can be a great opportunity to find creative inspiration, it’s more important than ever to ensure that you take...
Posted by: Xero
The dream of working at a big corporation or agency may soon fade out as you realise that burnout is always around the corner. It's scary. It's frightening. It makes you feel lost. But freelancing is here to make up for that - at least for freelance...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
While agencies are understandably focusing on the wellbeing of their younger workers, stress affects all of us. When asked to give an insight into how we approach mental health at Southpaw, our CEO Tom Poynter argued that senior industry staff are at...
Posted by: Southpaw
You’ve heard of writer’s block. This is something that happens to most writers at one time or another. They just run out of ideas, and they need to find ways to deal with writer’s block. The same thing happens to designers. Often,...
Posted by: Jane Hurst
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? You know, before I jumped ship to the corporate side, a former colleague of mine who'd moved between the studio and corporate worlds gave me a heads-up: it'd be quite a shock. And...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
B2B marketing has been evolving, and you’ve probably noticed it. In the last few years, there’s been a shift towards the use of entertainment in B2B marketing. This is something that takes many forms: branded entertainment, branded content,...
Posted by: Novagram
A new year often brings with it a chance to sweep the slate clean and make healthier choices when it comes to the work we accept and the work we don’t. Indeed, it could be argued that the perpetual curse of the freelancer isn’t so much...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
2023 has been a lot of things. It’s been a year that saw great divisions widen and a year that seemed to almost revel in chaos, but it was also a year in which creativity continued to shine, even as it stood on the precipice of potential...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Christmas is something of a mixed bag for me and has been ever since I made the decision to go freelance almost two decades ago now. On one hand, everyone else if off work so it’s tempting to take the opportunity to cool the jets for a week or...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you get into the industry? My educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Culture Studies (IBACS) from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, which I completed between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, I earned a Master's...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The creative industries offer some of the most fulfilling yet rewarding careers going. I should know, having worked within them now for nearly 20 years. However, while a creative career can be deeply rewarding, it can come with some unique pressures...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Be honest, how many of your creative colleagues and friends do you think are struggling right now with their mental health? If I asked myself that question, I’d probably have to answer more than half, myself included. On paper, that reads like...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As a freelance furniture designer, determining your rates is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. Setting the right pricing ensures that you are compensated fairly for your creative skills, time, and effort. However, it can be a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Advertising is host to a burnout epidemic. From the outside, the industry is portrayed as a glamorous home for creatives to turn their skills into a career. But, in reality, newcomers find themselves pouring long hours into menial tasks that no one...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? For me there is no such thing as a typical day, more a typical week. It’s important that we start the week prepared in order to deliver the best work for clients. On a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A creative director with over a decade of experience, Silvia is a fascinating individual that loves to experiment with ideas and let her mind run wild. As Co-Founder and CD at the Obelisk Agency, she has worked for everyone from tiny startups to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It will have escaped nobody that we’re living through a tough time right now in the UK and nobody is suffering more than renters. Yes, those of us lucky enough to have mortgages are being shafted too but for renters, it’s less of an...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The life of a freelancer is a nomadic one by design. You’re constantly moving from client to client and opportunity to opportunity and if you stop moving for even a second, implosion seems almost a given. That’s why, as freelancers, we...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Freelancing has become an increasingly popular choice for creative professionals in recent years, particularly in the years following the pandemic. I’ve been freelancing for over a decade now and the freedom to work on diverse projects, set...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In the increasingly fast-paced world of the creative industries, the relentless pursuit of innovation and success generally takes centre stage. However, amidst all the demands, pressures, and deadlines, it is essential to prioritise the wellbeing of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The creative industries are very much known for their high-pressure environments. It’s something you thrive on as a creative, yet we all have our limits. Creative work is often solitary in nature, however the pandemic has seen job losses,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Design is a crucial part of our lives, particularly for those of us lucky enough to be involved in the creative industries. From the products we use to the spaces we inhabit, design is everywhere and in everything and International Design Day, which...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you get into the industry? I developed a passion for the 3D world after completing my degree in interior design, and it has been nearly a decade since then. Despite the passing of time, I still find it exciting and engaging. Throughout this...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Flying Duck Studio Lab is an ethical and inclusive creative studio whose goal is to share positive and inspiring story-telling by bringing top-notch productions to the world and working towards changing the industry for the better. They specialise...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
London-based FutureDeluxe (known for its experimental and innovative approaches to design, technology and moving image on such projects as Google Morphing Clay) recently came together with Canada-based Tendril (the design, animation and technology...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Solarflare Studio is an award-winning creative technology studio on a mission to "hack the human experience" and connect people through innovative solutions & imaginative experiences. They work with global agencies and brands to create...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A short article I wrote. Provides guidance and support for individuals who have been affected by recent layoffs. It covers the difficulties of job searching, tips for successful communication with hiring managers, and the importance of finding a...
Posted by: Peter Stylianou
AI writers - which automate the writing of blog posts, articles and website copy - are one of the most cutting-edge, yet controversial, digital tools increasingly employed by SEO specialists, copywriters, advertisers, bloggers and marketeers...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Unless you find yourself in a particularly enviable position, if you work in the creative industries (particularly in advertising) then at some point you’re going to have to pitch for work. The pitching process, as it once was, doesn’t...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
World mental health day has dawned on us once again and this year, things have never been bleaker for most of us. COVID might be in the rear-view mirror (for the most part) but with the war in Ukraine only getting more dangerous and catalysing even...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Draw is a UK-born architectural interiors and branding agency whose mission is to “bridge the gap between in-house design and creative studios.” From new interior schemes to visual identity and packaging design, it works with leading...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We’ve been hearing a great deal about the Donetsk region of Ukraine in recent months and for all the wrong reasons. The area has been occupied by Russian forces for 8 years now and now represents the first step in Putin’s nefarious scheme...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial