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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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On Side Projects

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

Sam T Smith, Graphic Designer
On Side Projects

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

Ben Smith, Graphic Designer
On Side Projects

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

Maisie Willoughby, Art Buyer and Creative Producer
On Side Projects

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

Barbara Ryan, Art Director
On Side Projects

“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
On Side Projects

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

Grant Orchard, Filmmaker
On Side Projects

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

Alice Tye, Artist and Illustrator
On Side Projects

“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
On Side Projects

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

Darren Firth, Design Director
On Side Projects

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

Rob Peart, Graphic Designer
On Side Projects

“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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