Jiyung Lee: How play and experimentation unlock inner calm

Resources + Advice

Get your fill of career advice, insights into the industry, and learn skills from some of the most exciting creatives out there.

I’m obsessed!: Why following fixations makes our creative work better

As creatives, when something grabs our attention, it has the potential to really take hold. Our obsessions might temporarily tilt us off balance between work and life, but they can take us to unexpected places creatively. So how do we know if we should follow them?

How to stand out when you’re starting out

Creative Lives in Progress shares its top tips and guides to everything from CVs, portfolios, networking and job applications, to using social media and personal projects to your best advantage.

Resources + Advice

“It doesn’t diminish its value”

“You’re not doomed”

“You have to be really intentional”

“You can choose to be intimidated by change or excited by it”

“Offer to bring them into the conversation”

“Go at your own pace”

“Changing jobs is a natural part of anyone’s career”

“Control your own boundaries”

“Make sure you’re being transparent and open”

“Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear back”

“Everything you’re doing is counting towards something”

“A longer wish list could narrow down your job search”

I’m obsessed!: Why following fixations makes our creative work better

How to stand out when you’re starting out

Advice from the archive

When perfectionism makes you a better creative, and when it doesn’t

Does screen time help or hinder creativity?

Raining on Rain Man: why and how autistic people can be creative

Getting over rejection: Creatives, and a therapist, share their stories and methods

Just a number: Does our age affect how creative we are?

What do you do when a project ends? We explore creative grief and how to deal with it

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