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Understanding the Importance of Brand Guidelines

Getting Cozy with Brand Guidelines Hey there, design enthusiasts! Today, I'm diving into the wonderful world of brand guidelines - those nifty documents that make sure a brand stays true to itself, even when it's playing in different design...

Posted by: Peter Stylianou
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How to Deal with Abusive Clients in 10 Easy Steps #MentalHealthMonth

Anyone that’s been working within the creative industries for any significant length of time will probably have a few horror stories to share when it comes to being on the receiving end of an unwarranted torrent of abuse. We don’t like to...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

#MemberSpotlight on Taker | Maker Founder, Julia Pysmenna

How did you get into the industry? From the age of 14, my life has been interwoven with the creative and media sectors. I embarked on my career journey as a journalist in print media and evolved into roles as a PR manager and marketer. This...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Taking the Bulla Co by the horns | #CompanySpotlight

Bulla Co is an early-stage Gen Z influencer agency who have recently closed their six-figure pre-seed round. It’s been an exciting time for Bulla Co, as they’ve had a year of significant transformations and expansions. These upcoming...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

#MemberSpotlight on freelance graphic designer Harriet Hamilton-Jones

How did you get into the industry? I knew from when I was around 14 I wanted to be a graphic designer, someone came into my school and did a graphic design class, based on drawing in perspective, after that class I knew that’s what I wanted to...

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How much should I charge as a freelance furniture designer?

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
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Brand identity design: your guide to everything worth knowing

What is a brand identity? Your brand identity can also be referred to as your corporate identity and goes beyond simple logo design or branding services. Instead, it includes any tangible element that lets you differentiate yourself from the...

Posted by: Think Design Manchester Ltd
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Features

The 10 Best Fictional Brands of All Time #MediaMonth

While brand partnerships and sponsored product placements have been a major part of the entertainment game for decades now, sometimes, it’s counter intuitive or simply too costly to use a ‘genuine’ brand in a film or TV show. But...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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10 client red flags every freelance creative should be aware of

With the hustle of the growing gig economy, freelancing has become the go-to avenue for many professionals. It’s that enticing dance between work-life balance and chasing one's passion. But every dance has its missteps, and freelancing is no...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

#MemberSpotlight on LUCIDO Studios CD Martin Ferdkin

How did you get into the industry? The truth is that I took a reverse path, as I started by doing traditional Editorial Design and Branding, to the point of becoming an Art Director and Creative in different Publishing companies and design studios....

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Creativepool Annual 2023 Winners Announced

7th September 2022 - This year, Creativepool is celebrating 10 years of creative excellence with the eighth edition of the Creativepool Annual. And what a decade it’s been! The Creativepool Annual 2023 winners represent the cream of the crop...

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#CompanySpotlight on Baggi, an agency born in lockdown

This week, we caught up with Mark Baxter, Founder at Baggi, to discuss his young agency’s beginnings and optimistic future. How was your company born and where are you based? BAGGI were born in the middle of lockdown. It felt like the right...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

Finding the perfect sound with Sonic Lens | #Company Spotlight

Marco Vitali, Managing Partner at Sonic Lens Agency, is something of a renaissance man. A musical prodigy and marketing specialist that has mastered both sides of his brain and cultivated a career as one of the foremost voices in sonic...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

AboundStudio reshapes brand experience for Vabel | #BehindTheBrand

Vabel, the property brand committed to elevating the standard of London living, partnered with strategic design agency AboundStudio to translate their personality, unique approach and ethos into a compelling narrative and distinctive design language...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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The 5 Ws of developing comprehensive brand guidelines

WHO (should be developing my brand guidelines)? **Unlock the power of perception with an experienced design team** Whether internal or external, a design team with experience will have the best understanding of how your business should be...

Posted by: Think Design Manchester Ltd
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Features

Generative AI: more harm than good for influencer marketing? #FutureMonth

As the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken over discussions from Parliament to Cannes Lions and beyond, industries across the world have begun to implement the technology into both their everyday processes and future plans. The greatest...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

#GettingToKnow Brad Collett, ECD at Stanley St

Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? I’m the ECD at Stanley St. We’re a fully integrated agency, so no two days are really ever the same. One day I’m out shooting a brand ad with our internal...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

#MemberSpotlight on CHK Design head honcho Christian Küsters

How did you get into the industry? I have always been interested in popular culture. Starting with comics, magazines, films, music etc I was good at art in school and started designing (fictional) album covers at an early age at school. In...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Pets at Home bring new life to their retail stores | #BehindTheBrand

Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care business, has unveiled its first location to receive an extensive refurbishment following the launch of its new identity. The new retail execution of the brand, put together by Household, is the next...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Freelancer vs Studio

Here’s a question: how did you decide whether to run things as a freelancer or a design studio? This is something I’ve often pondered, and the subject was raised again recently by a friend of mine, where we discussed the pros and cons of...

Posted by: Tony Clarkson
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Workshop

How to Hire a Storyboard Artist

Storyboard artists play a crucial role in visual storytelling for various creative projects, including films, animations, video games, commercials, and more. Their ability to translate ideas into visual sequences helps directors, writers, and...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

#MemberSpotlight on Graphic Designer and Creative Director Gavin Davis

How did you get into the industry? I studied and qualified as a Graphic Designer where I worked for many years. During this time, I found a passion for 3D animation which I then self-taught myself and began introducing this into my job and...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

#GettingToKnow Gary Carruthers, MD at Underwaterpistol

Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? Agency life can be dynamic and unpredictable, so even though my days tend to start in a similar way, things often veer off in unexpected directions. Rather than try to control it,...

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Showing some historic pride with Agency59 | #CompanySpotlight

This week, we're shining our company spotlight on legacy Canadian shop Agency59. We spoke to Brian Howlett, Chief Creative Officer, to get the inside scoop. How was your company born and where are you based? We were founded in 1959 in Toronto as...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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#GettingToKnow Yvonne O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi

Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? My typical day begins with a trot around the neighbourhood with my dog, Daisy, which is ever the priority. Then, I like to make time for expansive reading when I’m not too...

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How Much Should I Charge as a Freelance SEO Copywriter?

In today's increasingly digital landscape, where online visibility is crucial for businesses, freelance SEO copywriters play a vital role in helping companies optimize their content for search engines. As a freelance SEO copywriter, it's essential to...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial

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