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2016Reasons Not To Do Graphic Design by Yotam Hadar
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2016Creative Lives – the Lecture in Progress podcast exploring creative careers
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2024“Stay proactive and start using that power you have”
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2018Practical portfolio advice, from choosing a specialism to solving real problems
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2025“You can choose to be intimidated by change or excited by it”
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2025“It can skew your perception of what your ideas should look like”
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2026“Fill your own cup with what gives you energy”
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2025“The first task is going to be regaining your confidence”
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2024“Show me who you are and how you work, not what you’ve done”
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2024“If the role isn’t what you signed up for, you should take a step back and check that this is what you want.”
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2016Should designers specialise early, or have a “portfolio career”?
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2025“Be super upfront about what you want – and passionate about why”
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2025“Nothing about the creative industries is linear”
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2024“Now for the answer you might not want. Stakeholder management is really similar to having clients.”
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2024“You have to go after what you want because no one has your best interests like you do.”
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2025“Once you work out the numbers, a weight will be lifted off your shoulders”
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2025“Perhaps it’s a good opportunity to take any ‘corporate’ work out of your deck”
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2018The Graduates 2018: Should I get a job or go freelance?
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2025“A lot of agencies have their own internship schemes or ways of entry”
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2026“You’re well within your right to gatekeep your online voice”
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2024“Get crystal clear on what your priorities are right now”
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2025“Generalists are always perfect candidates for starting a studio”
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2026“Lots of creatives have a password-protected part of their portfolio”
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2018All internships are not created equal: how to spot the best opportunities and have the courage to reject the duds
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2025“A really well curated deck will have the impact you want”
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2025“You have to be really intentional”
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2026“Your current set-up may not be aligning with where you want to be”
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2025“It’s imperative we have age diversity in creative teams”
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2024“More roles, more movement, more churn, more newness”
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2026“You may need to step down in order to segue”
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2026“The content is king”
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2024“When you’re accepting a job is the time to question the fine details”
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2026“Evolving your career into a position of influence is a natural next step”
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2024“Hearing their experience could be the boost you need”
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2025“Most creative directors don’t have any management training”
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2021How prop design transports actors into a different world: Annie Atkins on career tips, Wes Anderson and more
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2025“Make sure you’re entirely clear on what you are walking into”
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2024“Focus your CV on your skillset and the things you enjoy doing”
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2025“Good studios are out there”
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2025“Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear back”
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2024“It is a privilege to be able to say no to projects and clients”
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2024“I’d encourage you to look for a middle ground, and to take some of the risk out of the pivot.”
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2015Anthony Burrill on starting out and staying focussed
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2020Getting your foot in the door: Top tips on landing a job or freelance work as a recent grad
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2025“You’re not doomed”
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2024“Try and bring some inspiration to your life outside of work”
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2025“It’s not sunshine and rainbows all the time”
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2025“Pause and think about your non-negotiables”
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2024“I hope that in 2025 we’re creating roles for people outside the industry”
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2025“I do think for the industry right now staying relevant is key”
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2024“Establish some clear criteria for what makes the design you’re working on a success”
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2025“Offer to bring them into the conversation”
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2025“A longer wish list could narrow down your job search”
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2025“Changing jobs is a natural part of anyone’s career”
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2024“You’ve acknowledged that your current situation isn’t working – so what do you stand to gain?”
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2018"Don't drink and dance in front of your peers": ten creatives on their biggest mistakes
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2024How to stand out when you’re starting out
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2026“Try reaching out to some founders”
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2024“Any experience is good experience at the beginning of your journey”
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2024Making the leap from in-house to freelance – “your opportunity could come from anywhere”
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2024“Any employer who is hiring won’t look at your redundancy as a reflection on you”
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2026“At 28, you are absolutely not too old for this industry”
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2025“Find somebody to speak to confidentially, someone you can lean on”
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2026How can I make my clients take me seriously?
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2024“No matter the sector, brief, even country, ideas are the common currency”
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2026“It seems to be something we can’t avoid”
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2026“Make your work as easy to find as possible”
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2025“You want to make sure the intellectual property remains as yours”
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2025“Control your own boundaries”
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2025“The main risk to freelancers is not protecting yourself”
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2024“That picture-perfect, balanced work and family life might just be a myth…”
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2026“Don’t ask questions you can find answers to online”
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2019Don’t let fear or excuses dictate your opportunities: tips for presenting in the creative industry
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2025“Make sure you’re being transparent and open”
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2024“You have the experience. It’s just the packaging of how you get your name out there”
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2024“It might be time to assess if it’s the right role for you. There’s no shame in prioritising your mental health.“
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2024“I’d urge you to follow what moves you and you care about deeply – and see where that takes you.”
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