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A healthier workplace is a better workplace. While there’s still a lot to do in terms of mental wellbeing, there used to be a time when mental health couldn’t even be remotely approached and only talking about it would make you appear...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
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
It's always fascinating to step behind a camera and look at how things are actually made. This is especially true when you encounter a team like G6 MoCo. With Hollywood-level production and specialised in high-speed motion control, tracking vehicle...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Ben Mottershead is the Founder and Creative Director of design agency Studio BND. Ben's agency works with brands, companies and platforms to help them humanise their audience, harnessing the power of communication to deliver standout creative on a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
Streams of ink (virtual or otherwise) have been employed to describe the intrinsic potential of packaging as part of the consumer experience with a product and brand. Packaging has a fundamental part in the buying process, even though it stands...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Your mind is constantly jumping from one idea to another. You can barely focus on what you are doing now, as your side-projects seem to jump in from all angles. You struggle to complete one thing; and in the meantime, you get so inspired by other...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Have you scrolled through the Discover page on TikTok lately? Interesting and inspiring trends for sure - but as we know, TikTok only ever works well with very short content. Instagram and other social platforms have all followed the same route,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Crazy as it sounds, 2022 is around the corner and with it, a new age for the future of work. As Covid restrictions get lifted and people get their full round of vaccines, workers will be expected to return to the office at least a few days per week....
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Did you know that, whether your next client’s business is relevant to gamers or not, it doesn’t really matter anymore? Surely if you want to create a fully-fledged integrated campaign to target a gaming audience, you should probably...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Annual 2021 represented a milestone in the realm of creativity this year. Following nearly two years of Zoom calls, restrictions and social distancing, The Annual was a chance to celebrate and to showcase the best creativity has to offer, an occasion...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Your digital footprint refers to the record of your online interactions. It's everything you do, share, or post online - some of which can tarnish your reputation. But, according to Statista, only about a third of people who use the internet...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
If you love kittens and have been around the internet for a while, you know about cryptocurrency and the rise of NFTs. Spelled out as Non-Fungible Tokens, NFTs are a new form of bitcoin that is being discussed extensively in the creative industry and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
For someone with an interest in gaming, Wayne Leonard's career can only sound incredibly inspirational. Wayne, now VP & Account Director at George P. Johnson, has been in the industry for decades, going as far as the production team for the first...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I used to think I would never understand TikTok. It was clearly not for me, made for natural performers and younger people who loved to mess around with silly challenges. But then I saw some friends following influencers who did educational content,...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
It was 2003 when DOTA (Defence of the Ancients), the first true Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), hit the shelves of PC gaming. Since then, esports have been on a constant and steady rise, leading to widespread popularisation for a new kind of...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Ever heard of the Pretentious-O-Meter? Neither did I, until earlier today. There is a known reality in the film industry that sees film critics as being constantly disconnected from the end audience. Ratings from critics are often unforgiving and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
As technology progresses, the beautiful craft of animation becomes more and more advanced. We have now reached a level of detail close to photorealism, with Disney and Pixar leading the way in terms of production value in feature films. Raya and the...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
You are having a stroll on the main high street, on your way to your favourite park in town. A few steps away from the main gates, you see a man running towards you. He looks scared. Click here to dodge him. Click here to stop him. You dodge the...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
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
Imagination prides itself with the quality and craft of its virtual production processes, and once again the team has gone the extra mile with a new campaign in partnership with Epic Games. Powered by a MegaGrant from Epic Games, Imagination...
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
The future of work is hybrid - if you’ve been around the Creativepool Magazine for long enough, you’ve read this many times from me now. While remote work is definitely here to stay, there is still a significant percentage of the...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The best things happen by chance. Jay Forth's story fits this very well. Having started out in a sales environment, Jay's creative spirit soon became interested in the way video games were made. After toying around with a few editors with pre-made...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Virtual Reality is now. If most of the advertising industry hasn’t jumped on the VR ship yet, you can bet we will soon - or at least, as soon as those incredibly expensive headsets become a bit more affordable (or attractive?) for the general...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Sir Jonathan Paul Ive is one of those figures who will always be remembered for leaving an everlasting mark in the history of design, technology and creativity. Save for the late Steve Jobs, there is no one who had more relevance in the history of...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
You can hear horror stories from all over the industry, and unfortunately any agency leader can tell you that they are far too common. Clients leveraging their influence and the power of their wallets to have agencies submit to abusive behaviour,...
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
Of the many qualities that independent Brand & Design Director Jason Ford possesses, his no-nonsense attitude is certainly our favourite. As part of his job, Jason often receives long brief documents filled with "noise" that fail to reduce the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Such is the power of Apple’s 1984. You see as little as a string of 4 numbers (or more precisely, a date), you see a still frame from the original ad, and you instantly know we are talking about a game-changer in the history of...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Miguel Nogueira loves research. He lives for research when he works on his beautiful artworks, and in another life, he would probably have been a traveller around the world - seeking knowledge and wisdom far and wide. For those who are less adept at...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A design manager is employed to lead numerous design-related tasks. These may include web design, product development, advertising or general creative roles. These individuals can be employed in construction, in graphic design firms, in the...
Posted by: Creativepool
As our world continues to shapeshift, some longstanding business and cultural gatherings are inviting us back in person. And still, the trend of innovative online events remains a massive learning opportunity, where access continues to surge. Simply...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
A Design director bridges the link between creative employees and management. A senior role for leaders with a proven track record of effective communication, innovation, and high-level design problem-solving, design directors ensure that all...
Posted by: Creativepool
Imagination Creative Director, Tony Currie and Digital Production Director, EMEA, Paul Marsden, take us behind the scenes of our latest ground-breaking work with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine. Below, they talk us through the creative process of...
Posted by: Imagination