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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

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The founder of research design studio Ma-tt-er and author of 'Why Materials Matter: Responsible Design for a Better World' explores alternative methods of employing materials more responsiblywork that has attracted collaborators from IKEA and NIKE to the Design Museum. Your creative future self might thank you for it.

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Documenting the realities of juggling motherhood and a creative career

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I love what I do, but I also want to be present for my daughter, so this created a conflict within me as I couldn't give my all to any of those. By late 2021, she started thinking about all the women she knew or knew of who had young children and also ran their own businesses or were self-employed in the creative industries.

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Accumulate launches first event to connect homeless people with creative industries

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This assistance includes presentation and interview skills workshops, as well as insight into how to use social media to build a creative profile. Titled Creative Futures , the two-day event will take place on 20 and 27 July 2022 in Shoreditch and is made possible by Adobe.

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Anniversary book from Semi Permanent is a 20-year time capsule of stunning creativity

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Making sense of creativity Each body of work featured in the book presents a different approach to the creative process. It also includes fresh contributions from filmmaker Roman Coppola, industrial designer Sabine Marcelis, architect Bjarke Ingels, artist CJ Hendry, and digital entrepreneur Mikaela Jade.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

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Although some professional graphic designers are self-starters, most will have taken some sort of course. Many graphic designers have carved out successful careers through self-study alone: by following online tutorials, reading books, watching training videos, and a lot of trial-and-error.

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Six recommended courses to help you refine your creative skills this September

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That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement. In this article, we present six handpicked courses that will ignite your creativity and elevate your craft.

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What's the reality of freelancing, and is it right for me?

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To present a balanced picture, this article will delve into the world of freelancing and see both sides. You may struggle with self-discipline As noted earlier, having no fixed hours is a double-sided coin. Self-discipline problems can also go in the other direction. But that doesn't mean there aren't downsides, too.

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