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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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Side Projects

“Find someone to throw an idea at (no matter how crap)”

Sam T Smith, Graphic Designer

“You don’t have to live for the job you do. Creative satisfaction can come from anywhere”

Ben Smith, Graphic Designer

“Talk about your project with people to make it a reality”

Maisie Willoughby, Art Buyer and Creative Producer

“Find a very motivated friend to help spur you on to complete your side project”

Barbara Ryan, Art Director

“Think big – it might not make you a fortune or change the world, but there’s no harm in making that the aim”

Nick Asbury, Copywriter

“My advice (learnt through painful experience) is to start your side projects small”

Grant Orchard, Filmmaker

“Don’t put off the projects you’ve always wanted to do”

Alice Tye, Artist and Illustrator

“For your own personal creative development and happiness, side projects are very important. Don’t always think about the next pay cheque job”

Kyle Bean, Set Designer and Illustrator

“Something that makes you happy is just as important as something that makes you money; In fact, even more so”

Darren Firth, Design Director

“Personal projects allow you to explore and define yourself creatively on your own terms”

Rob Peart, Graphic Designer

“I'm not sure I'd even call them side projects as they should probably be something you're always doing”

Tim Lahan, Illustrator

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