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Designers - Do you have the courage to show hand drawn concepts?

by John Fountain. There's an art director that I know who has a pretty impressive portfolio. Plenty of big-name clients, some beautifully designed work and one or two pieces that have appeared in awards annuals. When she shows her work I'm sure that...

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Workshop

Opinions - Graphic design and art direction. Do you know the difference?

by John Fountain Though the work does have overlaps, being a designer and being an art director are different roles that require different skill and mindsets. I've worked in both design and advertising agencies and I've seen for myself that the best...

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Inspiration

STOP THINKING!

This article is 2238 words. If you don't expect to zone out for at least 40% of them, I want you to stop reading now because you are probably not in a creative field, so this is not meant for you. Ironically, this article is for the few who have...

Posted by: Matt Batten
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Inspiration

#Trends. Chindogu and other useless inventions.

by Jessica Hazel The Japanese are renowned for their position at the forefront of modern technology and invention along with their love of the absurd. In the 1980s amateur inventor Kenji Kawakami came up with the concept of Chindogu, a contemporary...

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Features

The 'write' idea.

by Ashley Morrison. A few weeks ago, I was approached by a prospective client, who asked whether I'd be interested in doing some work for them. Specifically (or not, as it turned out) they needed me to write a brochure. I assumed they wanted a quote...

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Workshop

Opinions - Fancy a fight? Join LinkedIn

by Ashley Morrison But not just any sort of fight. LinkedIn doesn't provide a sort of Brad Pitt / Edward Norton-inspired forum or portal where the first rule about Online Fight Club is that you don't talk about Online Fight Club. (Sorry if you...

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Features

Where now for the idea?

Most professionals provide an easily identifiable service. The lawyer offers his advice and representation, the dentist his drill and pink water. But the stock in trade of the professional creative is a little harder to pin down. Is the designer...

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Industry

A Complete Guide to Hiring a Concept Artist in 2025

Hiring the right Concept Artist is critical for any project in the creative and entertainment industries. Whether you're working in film, video games, or marketing, a skilled Concept Artist can bring your vision to life. However, finding and securing...

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Behind the life of a gaming concept artist | #MemberSpotlight

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...

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Leaders

Wunderman use CES to unveil the concept of “Wantedness”

In a marketplace defined by increased transparency and decreased trust, instead of selling, brands must prove that they will commit to earning their customer's business. A new study commissioned by leading global agency Wunderman, and in partnership...

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Inspiration

Big Has and mates whip up fusion frenzy for Inch’s cider #BehindTheIdea

Heineken’s apple cider Inch’s, and food and drink social media publication Twisted by Jungle Creations recently launched Local Gems, a tasty new campaign seeing leading UK foodie creators Big Has, Alfie Cooks & Hey Renu and chefs from the...

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Inspiration

Swift Creatives unveils personalised AI assistant #BehindTheIdea

AI is fast becoming a part of our everyday lives, making life easier in both our personal and professional lives. But what does the future AI personal assistant look like? With its new concept, Swift Creatives sets out what could be the next...

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Inspiration

Empowering North London to Ditch Single-Use Plastics #BehindTheIdea

In a world where sustainability campaigns often feel distant and impersonal, Anya Parakh, a Graphic Designer at Shape History, set out to change the narrative-literally. Tasked with inspiring North London residents to reduce their use of single-use...

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Inspiration

Flushing Away Boredom With the UK’s Funnest Toilet #BehindTheIdea

In a world where even the mundane can be transformed into a captivating experience, Luisa Orlandi, New Business Director at Billion Dollar Boy, spearheaded a campaign that turned public toilets into a playful spectacle. Tasked with promoting SC...

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Inspiration

Creature London imagine a world without child poverty #BehindTheIdea

Creature London worked with Child Poverty Action Group, the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK, to launch its first above-the-line campaign. Child Poverty Action Group works on behalf of the more than 1 in 4 children...

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Inspiration

Silencing the overwhelming hurt of hate speech #BehindTheIdea

This week, we sat down with two talented service designers from global innovation company Designit, Mimi Fuentes and Linn Cowie-Sailer, to delve into their pivotal role in the impactful ‘Silence Hurts’ campaign. This initiative, a...

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Inspiration

What Happened When Coca-Cola Took Over Manchester

What happens when a vibrant city meets one of the world’s most iconic brands? For Paul Sheldon, Senior Creative at Golley Slater, the answer lay in transforming Manchester into a live canvas of creativity, technology, and innovation. Tasked...

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Inspiration

A Poignant Animated Journey Through Loss and Resilience

"In Limbo," the latest animated film created for the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC), takes viewers on an emotional journey through the heartache of enforced disappearances in the North Caucasus. Directed by Tsvetelina Zdraveva and...

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Inspiration

Taking on Hostile Architecture to Fight for the Homeless #BehindTheIdea

In a world where architecture can be weaponized against the most vulnerable, Gary Fawcett, Executive Creative Director at TBWAMCR, and his team decided it was time to take a stand. What began as a passion project turned into a powerful campaign...

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Inspiration

Betfair celebrates trailblazing heritage #behindtheidea

Betfair, one of the world’s largest international online sports betting providers and part of the world’s biggest entertainment company, Flutter, has today launched a new bran positioning and brand platform developed with their creative...

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Inspiration

Tesco explain why it pays to be connected #BehindTheIdea

Tesco Mobile recently released the second film of the It Pays to be Connected campaign with BBH, Parent Posse. In the second film of three, Mum Flora describes what it’s like to be on a group chat with other parents, which she joined 8 years...

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Inspiration

One Minute Briefs

One Minute Briefs is a concept borne out of the minds of Nick Entwistle and James Clancy who run The Bank Of Creativity. It's designed to change the way people think about advertising, change the way in which creatives work and also provoke a lot of...

Posted by: Jessica Hazel
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Inspiration

Heineken’s Infrared Revolution in Live Music #BehindtheIdea

In an era where smartphones often steal the spotlight at live events, Heineken has taken a bold step to reclaim the magic of live music with its innovative "Boring Phone" campaign. Through a clever use of infrared technology, this groundbreaking...

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Features

LOOKFANTASTIC Takes Beauty Retail to the Next Level #CreativeCaseStudy

LOOKFANTASTIC, the leading online pure-play prestige beauty retailer, has made a bold leap into the physical retail world with the opening of its first-ever concept store in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Known for its cutting-edge digital...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns

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