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Of all the roles in the creative industries, Creative Director is arguably one of the most coveted. It’s a role that means a thousand different things at once and offers complete creative control. But to be a CD at an agency means you’re...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Stereotypically, the ideal employee is seen as strong, ambitious, and someone who strives for absolute perfection. These traits are not going to be the same for every employee. The expectations put on employees to be perfect is unfair. When...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The Platinum Jubilee (or “platty joobs” as many have regrettably taken to calling it) is finally behind us and we can all get back to the important stuff like getting rid of Boris Johnson and struggling to feed ourselves. Yes, while it...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
When it comes to accessibility, one sector of society that appears to have been largely neglected is dyslexic readers. As a lifelong keen reader (and professional writer for almost two decades) the concept of struggling so fundamentally with the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Data is everywhere. Indeed, we are currently living through the golden age of data where information is more valuable than… well… gold. But here at Creativepool, we are, above all else, creatives. We operate with the right sides of our...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Every week, we seek to shine our member spotlight on some of the most talented and perhaps undercooked creative individuals that make up our extensive Creativepool roster. But this week, we decided to shine our spotlight not on an individual but on...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Mimicking nature in man-made product designs has led to some of the greatest and most enduring inventions or products that exist today. In the modern era especially, designers are open to ways they can work together with our environment- rather than...
Posted by: Matter Of Form
Where would you be if not for your creative career? Whenever someone asks you that, 'border control' is probably pretty further down in your list. And yet, according to Anthony Young's career advisor, that's where he would be now, if not for 3D...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How do you carry on the conversation long after an exhibition has ended? The creative folks at House of Greenland may have an idea or two. When Hyundai, official sponsor of the Hyundai Commission at London's TATE Museum, reached out for help in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Across this month’s full slate of alluring extracurricular activities, everyone open to new experiences has worlds to gain. Current and future leaders spanning all industries are going all in: Curtains will soon draw back and stages will...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
A professional e-commerce and fashion photographer with over 10 years of experience in the creative industries, we shine this week’s member spotlight on the Parisian perfection of Malaika MARIEJEANNE. A master of lighting, set design, model...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The current media landscape has permanently changed because of the pandemic. People are shopping, consuming, listening and conversing differently. Interactions online are more important than ever and play a key role in how we make sense of the world....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Los Angeles-based illustrator Patrick Hruby grew up in a log cabin within an Idaho forest. As a young boy he dreamt of running away to join the circus and become a trapeze artist. Eventually, however, he grew up to pursue a career as an illustrator....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
People have been underestimating video games for as long as I can recall. As a child, one of my fondest memories was unboxing my Sega Master System on Christmas morning 1991 and gaming is a hobby that has now carried me comfortably through 30...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Inclusive design is on the rise in the baby care sector. People want to see a brand that not only embraces natural and organic products but one that accounts for every background and is relatable to all. The focal point should not just be a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s not just brands that boost their juice by being ‘playful’. Any kind of interaction, from museums to retail to software to government can learn from the players out there who stay open to fresh ideas, exploration and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Warning: Featured happenings in this Global Creative Calendar edition are closer than they appear. Over the past several years, these updates have presented thousands of opportunities to advance knowledge, sharpen skills, immerse within world-class...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of credible and reliable information. However, the reliance on user-generated content online as a source of truth for news has increased the risk of exposure to bias, misinformation and potentially harmful...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has today announced the winners of its ‘Concrete in Life 2021’ global photography competition, which celebrates the beauty, importance, and sustainability of concrete - the most widely...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
James Keane is a man with some serious acumen in the world of advertising. With a background working for top flight agencies like J Walter Thomson and The & Partnership (CHI) as well as digital shops like Skive and design studios like Stylorouge, his...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
“Even the smallest of gates is more powerful than the tallest of walls” This is how The Gate introduces themselves and it’s quite the introduction. While they’re technically only 5 years young, they fancy themselves as an...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Trends. January is always going to be the month of trends and trend think pieces. It’s inevitable and it makes sense and while some might baulk at the idea of reading yet another thousand words of ponderous prattle, if there’s one company...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
With over 15 years of experience in the delicate craft of illustration, Matt Johnstone has never been a person too invested in the big brands, caring more to look at the human relationships than the size of a client's wallet. With a bold, playful...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s well known that video is a highly effective marketing tool - it’s the language of the modern internet, supporting storytelling, learning and talking to each other. But video’s unique ability to engage with people means...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s been a great and unique year for web design. Even as the world started opening up again, the best websites of 2021 demonstrated the need for brands and individuals to jump on the Digital Transformation ship, showcasing their capabilities...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
It’s been a year of great recovery for the creative industries, but still not quite one in which everything was as opened up as we hoped. With so many creative professionals left at home with their own imagination, you can bet that the most...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Where do you get inspiration from? The typical answer here is to say ‘from everywhere’ but that’s really flipping unhelpful to those reading thinking, I really need some inspiration, where do I look. I was once in a meeting with...
Posted by: Simon Manchipp
We’re certainly not short of new trends in creativity as we approach the new year. But now more than ever, as the world turns more sustainable by the minute, packaging is here to impress, innovate and surprise both end consumers and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
WARNING: CONTAINS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE* *Unless you don’t get offended by words like ‘fuck’. In which case, the warning should read: contains language. “Daddy, when are you going to teach me how to cut with a sharp knife and...
Posted by: Matt Batten
This was a great year for product design. From the release of new smart home kits to the launch of iPhone 12 and everything in between, there were loads of incredibly inspiring products to buy, admire and learn something from. And though the smart...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
I really hope not. But it doesn't look good. What do the late, great Saul Bass, Milton Glaser, Paul Rand, Massimo Vignelli and Alan Fletcher have in common - other than their skill and enduring influence? They were all proud to call themselves...
Posted by: Stocks Taylor Benson
With over 10 years of industry experience working either independently or under an agency's perspective, Graphic Designer Jordan Pearman has always been interested in art, and has been pursuing the creative field since his very childhood. With a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Social media doesn't exist in a vacuum. Tapping into the needs of an ever-connected audience means recognising the true power of social ads - and if there's anything the pandemic has taught us, it is that consumers are increasingly turning to online...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
While 2021 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
Even before the pandemic, the stigma around mental health was starting to get lifted as more voices around the industry focused on the importance of voicing one's concerns, and seeking prompt help whenever possible. If anything, the pandemic could...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Online shopping is here to stay. A global healthcare and social crisis has changed drastically the habits of consumers worldwide, and particularly in the UK, it has become clear that nearly 1 in 2 people will shop mostly online this...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial