Advice

Words of wisdom from a host of creatives covering a variety of topics, from preparing portfolios to studying and side projects.

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Portfolios

“There’s nothing wrong with breadth, but you want to stick in people’s minds for certain work”

Olivia Chalk, Chief Production Officer at Grey London

Portfolios

“Always throw in something extra; something unexpected”

Miranda Bolter, Design Director

Portfolios

“Never apologise for dodgy ideas: take them out or redo them”

Michael Johnson, Creative Director

Portfolios

“Only show work you’re proud of – it will lead to being commissioned to do more of the same”

Holly Hay, Photography Editor

Portfolios

“Make sure your work is the main event: don’t over-design your portfolio”

Hannah Caughlin, Graphic Design Consultant

Portfolios

“Don’t spend lots of money creating something with clever wizardry – the simpler the better”

Helen Parker, Head of Illustration at Blink Art

Portfolios

“Treat it like a strict brief with clear objectives”

Mark Hurrell, Designer

Portfolios

“People always remember the worst thing on your showreel, so don’t feel you need to pad it out for the sake of length”

Grant Orchard, Filmmaker

Portfolios

“Be honest – don’t put shit in that you didn’t do”

David McKendrick, Art Director and Graphic Designer

Portfolios

“Have a website but make sure it showcases your talents above all else”

Kyle Bean, Set Designer and Illustrator

Portfolios

“We scroll and swipe through images all day and night. My advice on a portfolio is to make it impactful”

Adam Tickle, Art Director

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Portfolios

“There’s nothing wrong with breadth, but you want to stick in people’s minds for certain work”

“Always throw in something extra; something unexpected”

“Never apologise for dodgy ideas: take them out or redo them”

“Only show work you’re proud of – it will lead to being commissioned to do more of the same”

“Make sure your work is the main event: don’t over-design your portfolio”

“Don’t spend lots of money creating something with clever wizardry – the simpler the better”

“Treat it like a strict brief with clear objectives”

“People always remember the worst thing on your showreel, so don’t feel you need to pad it out for the sake of length”

“Be honest – don’t put shit in that you didn’t do”

“Have a website but make sure it showcases your talents above all else”

“We scroll and swipe through images all day and night. My advice on a portfolio is to make it impactful”

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