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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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Annabel Wright on how self-publishing could empower women in business

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In a world where business books are predominantly written by men, Annabel Wright of Whitefox Publishing explores how joining the dots with independent self-publishing could provide the perfect platform for female-identifying entrepreneurs who want to share their professional voice. A springboard for success.

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Simon Case: AI will destroy jobs, but there's a silver lining that could save your career

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Need for honesty Simon is stating here something that feels self-evident to many of us, but few are brave enough to face the truth, even to ourselves. AI is automating much of the labour-intensive "doing" that agencies have traditionally employed armies of people for. No, he doesn't have a crystal ball. Well, it's going to go.

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

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In contrast to other sections in the publication, there are no images on these pages, making the point that creativity isn't always visual. Or at least, it doesn't always start that way, but rather as a spark of an idea, a willingness to collaborate, and a desire to reshape our future. And Semi Permanent, too, is firmly facing forwards.

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Creative Boom at 15: What we stand for, and why creatives should care

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Creative Boom isn't just a blog, podcast, or visual culture publication; it's a testament to the enduring power of community and the timeless value of creative expression." Here are some key findings so far: Work status: Most of you are self-employed or freelancers (46.3%), with a significant portion working full-time (38.5%).

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How to embrace failure and turn it into a creative superpower

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As a positive way to deal with your feelings, she suggests you try the 70:20:10 innovation rule employed by Coke, Google and many others. I try to build in public and set an example as a creative director," she explains. "If Basically, you take 'little bets'," she explains. If I'm not failing, I'm not taking enough risks."

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How to become a graphic designer at home

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Broadly speaking, Photoshop is used to edit raster images such as photos, Illustrator is used to edit vector images such as illustrations and icons, and InDesign is used to create layouts for print and digital publications. But they all have capabilities beyond that, and they're increasingly used interoperably within a single workflow.