Creative
SheSays – the world’s only creative platform for women
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Hey, ladies! This one is for you. If you find yourself craving a bit of professional female solidarity away from the workplace then SheSays is an organisation you might find very appealing. Set up by women,
for women, SheSays offers free networking services with other professional females, mentoring, informative events in everything from tarting up your CV to making an eye-catching website.
Don't miss this fantastic resource for female Creatives
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Design
The design industry stands tall in economic uncertainty
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In the middle of an economic recession designers fear the shape their industry may be left in. But in light of recent research, the current financial situation
for the design industry seems to be in incredibly good shape. With the threat of the second wave of the double dip recession lurking round the corner, the current trend isn't guaranteed to sustain, but
for now at least, the industry is on a roll.
Discover the surprise statistics behind the design industry's success
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Illustration
David Ryan Robinson
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David's illustrations are amongst some of the most distinctive pieces of work we've seen on Creativepool. Focusing on line art, the work shows an unbelievable level of attention to detail, bold block
colours and some incredibly surreal themes that makes them leap off the page.
Enter the world of the surreal
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Design
The Conqueror Typographic Games 2012
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If you thought winning the gold medal was reserved for sportspeople think again! Here is an amazing opportunity for your poster design skills to win you the gold in The Conqueror Typographic Games
2012. This could also be your chance to get to the biggest show in the world next summer as the winning entry will pick up tickets to the London Olympics.
Are your design skills your ticket to the games?
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Interior Design
How cool is your office?
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Where would you do your best work? Would you find it easier to be productive, creative and happy at work in a colourful, organic, playful environment than in a grey, linear, boring one.
There are some truly creative environments appearing all over the world these days and it’s not just Pixar and Google that are grabbing the headlines.
Discover the coolest offices from the far reaches of the globe
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Media
Showreel of the week - Mark Kay
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With a proficiency in more programmes than you can shake a stick at, freelance member and motion designer Mark Kay has built a truely breathtaking showreel. Demonstrating a vast array of styles, all
executed beautifully, Mark's showreel is well worth taking a peep at.
Get your fix of motion design mastery
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Design
Ten of the best font sites
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The number of fonts available for easy download has grown enormously. Similarly, the number of ‘search and download’ font websites has also taken off massively. With each site incorporating
its own unique features, there is bound to be a font site offering exactly what you’re after. Here are ten of the absolute best font sites out there right now.
Uncover the finest font resources on the web today
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Creative
Submit your tutorials
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Got a top tip that makes your work stand out? Maybe you've put together a video lesson that you want to send into the realm of virality? Well here is your chance to get your expertise heard. We are on on the look out for
tutorials to add to Creativepool from the leading experts in the Creative field ...you guys! Photography, graphic design, illustration, motion graphics ...if it's Creative and the tutorial is great then we
want to hear from you!
Get your expert voice on the stage it deserves
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Interview
Michelle Coomber - Medina Films
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Medina Films are a London-based production company at the forefront of the contemporary media industry. From effective and engaging adverts to highly revered documentaries, Media Films have produced
amazing work accross a broad spectrum of genres. In our exclusive interview with Director, Michelle Coomer, we ask how she broke her way into such a dynamic creative industry.
Crack your way into media production with the expert tips
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Copywriting
Who’s killing copywriting? |
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Copywriting has always been a a bit of compromise. After all, the client calls the shots and no matter how fond you are of your carefully crafted words, there's always a tendency for someone to tweak them.
But if the text that finally appears bears little or no resemblance to the work you originally produced, the purpose of a professional writer begins to look somewhat hollow. So who's behind this conspiracy
to crush copywriting? Magnus Shaw reveals more.
Will your words make it through unscathed?
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Freelance
This week's pick of the very best CP freelance talent
The best current freelancers on the site are right here! Click an image to view their profile.
Did your work make it into this space? No?
If you'd like to get your work in front of over 60,000 readers of the CP newsletter then make sure your profile is up to date and displaying your best work.
Then let Chris know and make sure you keep checking our newsletters to see if you made the grade.
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Creative
The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman
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Grayson Perry is one of the most recognisable figures on today’s art scene. His exhibition, The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman, is currently showing at the British Museum, and features his own work alongside
that of the many anonymous, skilled individuals who have contributed so richly to the world’s cultural heritage. Referring to the exhibition as ‘a short tour through my head’, Perry chose artefacts to which
he can relate his own work, and created new work this very year, based on that inspiration. Ashley went along to the British Museum to see the fascinating melange of old and new. He wasn't a die-hard fan of
Perry's beforehand,
So click here to see what he thought...
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Interview
Jon Stutfield - Bliss
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'Bliss' have produced cutting edge mobile apps and websites for an array of household names. The company's Managing Creative Director, Jon Stutfield, shares with us his story of how he transitioned from
starting out as a painter to designing beautiful websites. With an expert take on the industry, Jon's tips are a must read for anyone looking for that extra bit of wisdom to make it in web design.
See the web design industry from the eyes of one of the leaders
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5 things we like - Google+, an excellent music resource, one of the stragest sites ever and more!
Got some examples of sites that you can't do without? Something useful or just damn cool! Then send it through to Chris
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