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Handcrafting the Future: How Scale Model Studios is blending tradition with innovation in stop-motion animation

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Part of Scale Model's signature MO is its relentless exploration of new techniques and how they can be used together in a mixed media approach that constantly experiments and innovates, such as finding new ways to integrate 3D and 2D elements into stop motion. "We

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

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Add the human touch "Art directors commission people as well as a portfolio, and I think even more so now in the age of AI, it's absolutely vital to make sure you put yourself into your work," says freelance illustrator, Ollie Hirst. "If Nurture these relationships and build a network of repeat clients who can recommend you in the future.

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The creative's guide to making networking meaningful

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. We all know part of the answer is to get out there more and network. Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial. But that's too reductive.

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The introvert's guide to creating video content: how to thrive on social media

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And those of us who shrink from the notion of pressing the flesh and networking in public have found that we can achieve similar results on social media behind the safety of our own keyboards. We did, at least, when social media was primarily text-based. In the last couple of years, though, that's all changed.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

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Practical steps creatives can take when freelance work goes quiet

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I reach out to my network and see how they are doing," he explains. And it makes my job more social and fun." "After having a little panic that I'll never get any design work again, I'll settle down to catching up on marketing; I'm currently updating my media kits." I then look to filling those gaps with new portfolio samples."

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What successful creatives wish they'd known when they were fresh-faced graduates

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Don't play down your university projects Your portfolio is your calling card in the creative world and should reflect your skills, creativity and passion. Nobody will ever ask you what your dissertation was about, so a curated portfolio and a good attitude to develop is key." Really, though, that's missing the point of a portfolio.

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