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As I reflect on the recent changes in the fashion industry, I am compelled to write about an issue that has been on my mind for quite some time: Why do holding companies “hate” female creative directors? The idea first occurred to me...
Posted by: Maksimilian Kallhed
In 2020, Vault49 Co-Founder John Glasgow was invited to speak at the Pentawards Festival and joined the international awards jury. At the beginning of 2023, John was appointed Co-President of the jury, and the Vault49 team was asked to be Pentawards'...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Parkview is a London-based independent creative studio, working with brands to tell stories across film, photography, animation, and podcast production. This week we spoke to Rachel King, Founder and EP, to discuss how they work directly with brands,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How did you get into the industry? I started out as a writer performer. Then when I began writing TV treatments I hustled my way into the creative industries on charm and by cutting my teeth on some tough briefs with some sharp words and very steep...
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
The great diversity project is still very much a work in progress. Yes, there are more opportunities than ever before for people who don’t look like Don Draper but still, only 11.4% of industry jobs are filled by BAME individuals. And...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? Is it cliche to respond by saying that no two days are the same, because that’s true. No two days are the same. Since taking the helm of creative at PHA, the role is...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In the United States alone, racial and ethnic minorities make up nearly 40% of the population. And this number is likely to grow as 51% of children under 15 were considered part of a minority in 2019. But the country's diverse population doesn't...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This week’s member spotlight shines on Constantine Lourdas, a UK-based award-winning photographer, motivated and versatile creative professional that’s been working within the photographic and media industry for twenty one...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A Manchester-based brand agency that “hates bad design,” Dawn Creative has been building, developing and amplifying brands for over 20 years now. This week, we’re talking to Creative Director and agency Founder David O’Hearns...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? Anyone thinking of getting into the creative industry should abandon the concept of a “typical” day. It’s a huge part of why, after more than twenty-five years in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
At what point does a genuinely interesting experiment become an “affront to artists everywhere?” That’s the question I shall aim to answer over the next 500 or so words. It’s a quandary that revealed itself to me when perusing...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
While our lives might be online now, and that’s probably not going to change anytime soon, there is still something quite special about a physical book. When the initial wave of Kindle fever kicked off in the early years of the 21st century, I...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that, if The Beatles hadn’t been heavily into LSD in the mid-60’s, classic albums such as Revolver and Sgt Pepper’s simply wouldn’t exist. It is, of course, impossible to know...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Al Gillies is a creative that doesn’t try to pigeonhole himself. Indeed, he describes himself not only as a photographer but as a content manager and even radio presenter. His photography work itself is just as eclectic as his skillset....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In the months ahead, this global creative calendar will once again open exciting new doors of possibility. Entering any of them can impact your life in epic ways you could never anticipate. Spend a few moments now, investigating and imagining what's...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
A freelance graphic designer and illustrator with project management and art direction experience, Florentyna Butler (Flo to her friends) has worked with many brands over the years and on projects including packaging, art prints, social media posts...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Nicky Dupey is a creative executive and thought leader with a proven track record of unlocking innovative potential for teams and clients. As a multidisciplinary designer and seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience, he’s...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
While 2022 is almost history, I hope you are ready, willing and able to celebrate the best days yet to come. Are you focused on sharpening your skills for the new year ahead? If so, some of the world's most elite organizers are preparing to unleash...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Image by upklyak on Freepik Walt Disney relocated to Los Angeles in the early 1920s to try his hand at acting after his first cartoon venture failed. Walt also failed in this endeavour, but he did produce Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, in what would...
Posted by: YDJ Media
Independent brand and design studio ico Design recently announced the launch of Humanity FC, a creative response to the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Humanity FC brings together 32 international creatives of 27 nationalities, to help create one...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Emperor, an employee-owned creative communications consultancy, recently announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp). It joins a growing group of companies using the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Artist, pattern designer, entrepreneur and cofounder of the Make It In Design online education platform, Rachael Taylor, discusses the importance of diversifying your income stream as a creative in these trying times. It’s important to not...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Everyone likes a freebie and with the news this morning that we are potentially heading into one of the worst recessions in history, the concept of getting something genuinely useful for nothing has never seemed more enticing. With that in mind, I...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
It takes quite a lot of confidence to name an agency after yourself. But GLOCK founder and CEO Carsten Glock certainly doesn’t come across as arrogant. Indeed, he never even set out to create an agency at all. But how did he get there and where...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Anyone who commits to lifelong learning can expect many prolific returns. Expanding one's knowledge presents opportunities to better understand the world and our fellow humans while advancing our skills. In a constantly changing world, innovation...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
For brands looking to make a splash this October during Amazon Prime Day, creative mobile campaigns are key. In this article, Paul Coggins, CEO of Adludio, argues that the ad industry has sat on its creative laurels for too long. If the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Each year, the Cannes Lions score the global branded communications and marketing industry on Reach, Communication, Craft, Experience, Innovation, Impact, Good, Health, Entertainment, and even more. The latest edition of our Global Creative Calendar...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
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
Design guru. Master mediator. Highly skilled multitasker and delegator. A good Creative Director is all these things and more. They are the calm head on top of the creative shoulders that bring focus and identity to a company. They are, in essence,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Creative directors are amongst the most coveted individuals in the creative industries. They are generally recognised as kings and queens of their respective fields - masters of all trades that can wield relationships as confidently as they wield...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A creative and analytical Illustrator who "also happens to be a cinema, anime and milkshake enthusiast. Tshegofatso Nthute is an artist that enjoys capturing the human experience. He likes to integrate nature and the cosmos into his art which is...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This week, we’re getting to know Dan Mason, Partner and Managing Director at 2LK - the “specialist agency of choice for tomorrow’s brand experience pioneers.” Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical”...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Whether you’re opening your creative business in a unique industry, or a saturated market, it’s important to recognise what makes you different from your competition. But in a world where anything seems possible, how do you focus on the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We are amazed to find so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in this edition of the Global Creative Calendar. Wherever you are, you will recognize many of the social engagements returning to pop culture’s center stage. While we have...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
A great website build is a delicate balance between the needs of the end user, the objectives of the client, and something that’s functional and looks fantastic. The Being Group’s Head of Web, Karven Kwan, shares how running a successful...
Posted by: The Being Group