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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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Starting Out

“Don’t stop, keep going! As long as you’re moving forward you’ll get to where you want to be”

Jamie Jones, Illustrator
Starting Out

“I’ve never met anybody who really, really wanted to do this and couldn’t”

Paula Scher, Graphic Designer
Starting Out

“Don’t be an arsehole and don’t smell”

Grant Orchard, Filmmaker
Starting Out

“Take a Stroll”

Laura Pannack, Photographer
Starting Out

“In time, you realise that money is not made, it is earned.”

Astrid Stavro, Graphic Designer
Starting Out

“The best ideas always come when you’re least expecting them so in order to catch them when they appear you need to show up”

Andrew Rae, Illustrator
Starting Out

“I think as a young creative the most valuable thing you can bring to your profession, and those around you, is energy and enthusiasm”

Rob Peart, Graphic Designer
Starting Out

“The internet is great but it’s easy”

Andy Smith, Illustrator
Starting Out

“Failing can lead to successful outcomes or failing to better succeed”

Sarah Boris, Graphic Designer
Starting Out

“A conversation never hurt anybody”

Adam Tickle, Art Director
Starting Out

“Do your homework, be confident and don’t be afraid to cold call”

Charlotte Heal, Creative Director
Starting Out

“Find a way to make work for or with the people that you would like to work with”

Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas, Founders of APFEL
Starting Out

“Find time around your other commitments and jobs, remain positive, and keep challenging yourself and your work”

David Sparshott, Illustrator
Starting Out

“Show up early, be grateful but get paid, don’t stop working until you get what you want”

Cait Oppermann, Photographer
Starting Out

“Try and not compromise (much), get your work noticed and ultimately do the work because you enjoy it”

Jiro Bevis, Illustrator
Starting Out

“Make your self indispensable from day one. No task is to small or beneath you”

Lisa Smith, Head of Design at Wolff Olins
Starting Out

“It might sound obvious but wherever you can, be friendly, talk to people, let them know what you do and offer help”

Sarah Parker, Set Designer

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