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Mr Perou entered the Creativepool community like a comet piercing through the night sky. His stunning photography left an everlasting mark in our hearts since the date he joined, to the point that we were quite thrilled to see him enter Annual 2020...
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It had been a while since Saddington Baynes last entered The Annual, but 2020 was the year in which they showed all their prowess in the field. Last year, the team was able to secure a Silver in the 3D category for their Marie Boutteçon project,...
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Have you ever seen a job ad for the perfect job role? I’m not talking about the role that makes you consider whether leaving your current position would be a good idea. I’m talking about the one that makes your eyes glimmer, and your...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
To those who closely observed the creative and advertising industries in the past year, it may seem like the pandemic was a catalyst for change and it brought about a shift in consumer habits that wouldn't have happened before. In truth, and at...
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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....
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With the stigma around mental health issues and vulnerability still alive here in the UK, we can only imagine how bad it can be as a member of an underrepresented community. Black Minds Matter UK set out to change that. With a campaign/challenge...
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We don't jest when we say that Javier Medellin Puyou (also known as Jilipollo) is one of the top illustrators on Creativepool and definitely one of our personal favourites here in the team. Javier's use of perspective, colour and texture is...
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When it comes to period care, not everyone is considered. Period-subscription service Freda believes that access to period products should be human right, but today, at this stage, there still isn't enough awareness that menstruation is not 'just' a...
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Freelance designer and illustrator James Round had never entered The Annual prior to 2020. The moment he did, he grabbed two Bronze prizes and was shortlisted for several others. He is now the #5 ranked Creative in the community, and for some really...
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A chat with the authors of Sustainable Marketing, published by Bloomsbury Business Some time ago, we worked on a piece about greenwashing and the harm it can do to the industry on the short and longer term. Too many organisations are still making...
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Growing research has established an unbreakable link between neurodiversity and one's propension to creative thinking. The creative industry itself has among the highest rates of neurodiversity representation in the whole business world, from...
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There's no denying that the pandemic has changed consumer behaviour worldwide, forcing the whole creative industry to find new ways to adapt to a new normal. What was perfectly reasonable and effective in a world dominated by reason and logic, such...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a rise in popularity for brands who are more purpose-driven. The past year has shown us how important it is to have a purpose to which your customers can connect, one key message that can be described in one sentence...
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Despite being a relatively young brand, Ace & Tate has an incredibly strong and established identity which shines through each and every aspect of the brand. Currently operating in 10 markets with over 70 stores, the eye-wear brand balances...
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A globally acclaimed and multidisciplinary creative director would have all the reasons to feel proud or even entitled - but if there's anything that this industry has taught Simon Waloszek, it is the value of humility and being yourself at all...
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For every person who will take durable jars to refill, there’s thousands who won’t. In the race to reach sustainability and be regarded as the greenest brand in the biz, consumers are often overlooked. This is not to mean that their...
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When casting an eye back over the goings-on this week, I felt a subtle pang of despair. Between the capitalist nightmare that was the ill-fated European Super League, David Cameron lobbying dramas and… more Prince Philip, it all just felt so...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Being a creative in this day and age demands the ability to wear a variety of hats and ensure they fit snugly. Michael Scantlebury has worn more hats than most in his extensive history in the sector both at home in New Zealand and in his adopted home...
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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...
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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...
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Packaging is often the first thing any consumer is bound to see when approaching a product for the first time. It is the most important touchpoint between a brand and its target consumers - the place where all conversations about sustainable values...
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The job of a retoucher is far more complicated and exciting than just making exceptionally pretty people even prettier. Editing images and videos, or photographic retouching, helps the creative present his or her project in the best light...
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Following the rise of social media during the pandemic, one may be left to wonder about the destiny of retail and how retail sales will be shaped by such surge in social media user bases. It is true that there is an opportunity for brands to take on...
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Design is a fundamental pillar of the creative journey. Whether you’re a retail brand looking to stand out from the herd, a startup trying to cultivate some kind of identity or an agency looking for something special to pull your latest...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The story of amp Global CMO Uli Reese would sound incredibly inspiring to any musician out there. Forged by the scorching flames of TV composition in Hollywood, Uli entered the industry as a music composer and has found his own way through the music...
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Wherever you turn these days, it’s easy to find something crafted “from sustainable sources.” That new piece of clothing from Zara? Check. That pint of organic milk from the supermarket? Check. And so on and so forth. However,...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
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. Job description,...
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Last year was one of change for many players in the creative industries. From brands to agencies and creative services providers, the entire creative sector was forced to adapt or die, embracing new technologies and adopting solutions to ensure...
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The pandemic crisis has brought most of the world to a halt, at least when it comes to planning and the most social activities. Arguably, we have stopped doing the simplest of things too - like buying a new piece of technology or enjoying the thought...
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Ready for the Best Unbox Ever with little Cayden? Then you should sit tight, for the video campaign from Chelsea Pictures for States United to Prevent Gun Violence is unlike anything you've seen before. Using the trend of online unboxings as...
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Founder insights for developing brands in uncertain times. The last few months have forced businesses to re-focus, often as a matter of survival. For many brands it has undoubtedly been a difficult time, but it has also helped bring perspective and...
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Many charities and associations out there have an outstanding story at the roots of their foundation. The ANAIS Association isn't much different, and with just a quick glance at the interview below, you can tell it is deeply rooted in an incredibly...
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A branding designer shapes a brand and how it’s presented to the public. In order to breathe life into a brand and give it a tangible identity, a branding designer must express their thinking via words and imagery that cut through the noise and...
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Sometimes kids are just wiser than us adults. They see things we don't see. They learn things we'll never learn. They grow up in ways we could never imagine. Because "when you're small, it's easier to think big." KiwiCo empowers children to think...
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We’ve all witnessed the push to sustainability in the past decade. What were once talks in the realm of the ‘nice to have’ or some barely formed concerns about the health of our planet have now transformed into sheer fear for some...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Those of you not too familiar with the gaming industry might picture game development as the effort of a large team of programmers and artists, all working on a monumental interactive experience. Yes, that happens. But sometimes, it is just the dream...
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