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Payday: Filippos Fragkogiannis
Rather than having set rates, Filippos has a dynamic pricing system for the graphic design work he creates. Explore the different factors he considers and see what he's charged in the past here.
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Been There Done That: Caterina Bianchini
Studio NARI founder Caterina Bianchini answers questions about her career as an award-winning art director in our new video series.
Payday with AstaNow
Payday: Harriet Davey
3D artist Harriet Davey tells us how she prices her projects for clients in our new series where pricing transparency is the name of the game.
Extracurricular
Extracurricular
Extracurricular with F*ck Being Humble
Stefanie Sword-Williams explains why self-promotion isn't a dirty word and reveals how to conquer imposter syndrome
Extracurricular
Extracurricular with Aries Moross
In this week's episode, we discussed navigating the workplace with the Studio Moross founder
Extracurricular
Extracurricular with Craig Oldham
The no-nonsense advice you need about launching a design career from the author of "Oh Sh*t, What Now?"
The Crit
The Crit
No Regrets
Studying art and design is often framed as a risky decision. Jack Williams argues that instead of shaming students for choosing to follow their passion, we ought to look to universities to teach them how to make their skills relatable to working life.
The Crit
Epic Fail
Laura Gordon explains why failure is vitally important for creativity and why education's framing of it is deeply counter-intuitive.
The Crit
Whitewashed
Jaheed Hussain has never been taught by a tutor, visiting lecturer or industry professional of colour in his time at university so far. Now he's pushing for change.
A New Revolution with Ace & Tate
A New Revolution with Ace & Tate
Homecoming
Laura Robertson meets Paulette Constable aka DJ Paulette to talk about coming up in Manchester and the Haçienda, facing the past and embracing the future.
A New Revolution with Ace & Tate
There Is a Place
Siân Hamer meets Marcos Navarro and Robbie Bloomer to see why they started High Hoops, an inclusive club night, open to all.
A New Revolution with Ace & Tate
Jewel Purpose
Multidisciplinary artist and jewellery maker Aliyah Hussain explains why Manchester is the perfect city and community for her varied practice.
Ideas
Cloak and Dagger
There is a glaring discrepancy between the creative industry's public stance on diversity and inclusion, and the realities taking place behind closed doors.
Opinion
2+XP Required
Finding an entry-level job in the creative industry often feels like an impossible task when every posting requires "2+ years of experience."
Opinion
Why I’m calling out Cannes Lions
When Abraham Asefaw was removed from his Deanship at Cannes Lions, the "most diverse" place at the festival yet again had an all-white leadership.
The F Word
Dealing with Failure
In the first episode of our new limited series, illustrator Holly St Clair talks about their evolving relationship with failure and the special kind of failure that job hunting brings.
Opinion
The State of Design Internships
Design Interns Club is an initiative that creates a space for anonymous reviews of internships around the globe. Here's what we've learned.
Ideas
The Meritocracy Myth
Migrants to the UK regularly find that their hard work isn't equally rewarded, so Isaac Izekor feels that its time for diaspora communities to evolve their approach to building new legacies.
Opinion
A Message To You Rudy’s
Free pitching is a system that fundamentally undermines the value of creative work, but this week a restaurant couldn't resist a slice of the action.
Advice
The Experience Vortex
Tired of being told that instead of pay, you’ll get experience in return for your work, while also hearing that you’re not experienced enough to be paid?