New year

Creativepool Horoscope 2012. Your guide to the year ahead

It's the start of a new year and we expect it to be a good one. Strike that, we know it's going to be a good one. How do we know? Well, over a few beers last week we took our seats around a big glass bowl and set about predicting the year ahead. The results are startling... What lies ahead for you in 2012? Only the stars know...

Motion Graphics

Showreel of the week - Byrone Lehmann

Freelance member Byrone Lehmann has created a truely stunning motion graphics showreel. Byrone has created graphics for music companies, television title sequences and more. The showreel also feautures a fantastically assembled pixel-bird that truely makes this showreel stand out form the rest. Check out the pixel bird that makes this showreel soar Join us on Vimeo

New Year

Twenty & twelve predictions for 2012

As a new year beckons, we are very happy to take on the burden of predicting exactly what will be happening in the twelve months to come. Should none of these occur, please speak to our lawyer. From gameshows and HMV to train fares and Twitter, see every prediction

Architecture

RIBA increases investment in local architecture activities

The Local Initiative Fund was established last year under The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) with the mission of promoting great architecture up and down the country. With an incredibly successful campaign under their belts, the budget for the fund has this year been increased from £8,000 to £85,000! From highly revered architectural associations through to cutting edge architecture apps, see what was funded last year as well as the plans for 2012. Discover how RIBA's new fund is affecting architecture across the UK

Photography

Renaissance Photography Prize 2012

The Renaissance Photography Prize not only celebrates excellent work but also raises money for a great cause. An incredible £8,000 worth of prizes is up for grabs as well as the chance to get your work exhibited in the center of London! But if that wasn't enough reason to enter, every penny of your entry fee will go towards supporting young women with breast cancer. Win an amazing £8,000 whilst helping a fantastic cause

Creative

Ronnie Wood – I Can Get Art Satisfaction

If you thought Ronnie Wood was just a not-very-pretty face (well, and a rock legend, obviously), then think again. He's also an incredible artist. Ashley stumbled across a gallery showing his work just off London's Oxford Street and now he can't wait to see his work again. From charcoal drawings, to watercolours to oil paintings, Ronnie Wood is the serious artistic talent you never knew existed. Click here to see Ronnie rock your artistic world...

Illustration

Natalie Nicklin

Some work seems to effortlessly tick the cool box and Natalie Nicklin's work does exactly that. Somehow retro and futuristic simultaniously, Natalie's colage style of work is a well executed example of an elusive style and genre. With a multitude of work of display, our interview with Natalie is a valuable refernce point. Step back to the future

Media

This week's top LinkedIn discussion

Now growing faster than ever, The Creativepool Network on LinkedIn is a hugely useful resource for any creative in the UK. The top discussion on the group this week is '2012 TO DO List'. Made any resolutions for the new year? Perhaps you're aiming to improve your creative skills or move into a new area of creative expertise? If you've got a plan for the year ahead, share it in our discussion. Join the discussion Join the Creativepool Network

Digital

Scott Bedford - Jigsaw

Scott Bedford is a rather talented chap. As Creative Director of digital agency Jigsaw, Scott's agency has been reponsible for campaigns for a multitude of household name brands including Walkers, Vodafone, Tropicana and more. Scott's talents also lie in the world of blogging where his beautifully designed site 'whatimade.com' has won multiple webby awards. Discover the double path to digital success

Media

Winners of our iTunes vouchers competition revealed!

Last month we gave you the chance to win one of three sets of £50 iTunes vouchers in our exclusive competition. A massive thank you to everyone who entered, but there can only be three winners ...and the iTunes vouchers have been sent on their way! Check out which of the lucky entrants bagged a cool £50 to give their ipod a musical make-over. Who's been filling their iPods up to the brim?

Creative

Simon Needham - Attik

ATTIK are an agency that have dramatically expanded from focusing solely on design work to a far wider business focus. The company has now built an expertise in advertising, branding, production and a host of other areas. Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director Simon Needham talks to us about exactly what it takes to run a company like ATTIK as well the humble origins of the business. Discover how to get out of the ATTIK and onto the world stage

Media

To the better knowledge of his friends and PR machines, this New Year's Eve saw the arrival of the world's most unlikely Twitter account - @rupertmurdoch. Whilst sunning himself on a tropical island, the man who was once the most powerful figurehead of the media, decided it was time for a bit of one-on-one communication with the public. The results are quite amusing, if not infuriating and at times downright offensive. Either way this new twit has earned himself a six figure following already, almost as big as his monthly pay check. Discover the most controversial tweets of the year so far

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.

5 things we like - your personal museum, 3D tutorials, beautiful typography and more!

		Logoed A huge resource for logo lovers.
		Museum Of Me See the museum exhibition devoted entirely to you.
		Raw Type An excellent look into the world of typography.
		3D World Tutorials Article and video tutorials for 3D design.
		Being Henry Guild henry through this interactive tale.