It's unlikely that anyone else shares all of the same interests as you, and personalizes those interests in the same way. Switching over to following and pursuing work which aligned with my passions has made the biggest change to my career and work. I can’t say enough how important it was to me for my happiness as a creative but also for the purity of the work.
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How Turning to the Physical World Can Yield Unique Digital Outcomes
We usually try to find inspiration from other professionals. It's probably the most convenient source, but too often leads us to an infinite loop. Looking at the work of other professionals from totally different fields could be a better approach and lead us to more unique outcomes.
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Illustration by WNW Member James Clapham
401 (Yay!) How to Save Your Creative Future
The days of company pensions are long gone and we’re staying alive longer than ever. There is no doubt that we need to save aggressively for our retirement so we can afford to live when we can no longer work.
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It's Nice That Enlists Illustrator Thomas Hedger for New Issue of Printed Pages
In the latest issue of Printed Pages, our friends over at It's Nice That commissioned Thomas Hedger to illustrate a feature interview with design duo Sagmeister & Walsh. Find out how Thomas interpreted such distinguished works as Edvard Munch’s Scream to Réne Magritte’s The Son of Man into his own style.
A Women's Shaving Ad with Actual Body Hair: An Advertising First
Enter women's shaving brand BILLIE, who now own the honor of delivering an advertising first: a women's shaving ad with actual body hair. They're calling it "Project Body Hair." Bravery has never been so easy to achieve, but they rightfully deserve all the credit. So does WNW Member Noemie Le Coz, who handled all the branding, illustration, art direction and website design for the subscription-based razor and body care brand.
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Illustration by WNW Member David McLeod
How Not to Get a Job in the Creative Industry, Part 1: The Portfolio
You've probably heard all of the advice there is on how to get a job in the creative industry. So I'm here to tell you what you need to do to not get a job. This advice is coming directly from a bunch of Creative Directors and Recruiters on WNW. They told me very specifically what annoys them, what makes them skip portfolios, and what nixes applicants right away.
Read MoreMembers to Watch: Muralists
The artists featured here put their mastery on full display, building staggering exterior and interior murals that brighten your office hours, city walks, and gallery nights. Some creatives opt for standing desks. But muralists take things a step further and use standing ladders and cranes to capture the scope of their creations.
Read MoreDrinking Not Drinking Chicago: Recap
Hosted at Villains in collaboration with Southbank, our global happy hour series felt right at home. It was the ideal venue and vibe for authentic networking in the Windy City. Everyone enjoyed meeting fellow members and sampling the snacks and signature Old Fashioneds. Thanks to WNW Member Alex Garcia for taking professional portraits for attendants' WNW profiles and portfolio sites.
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Step Up Your Instagram Game in Time for the World Cup's Knockout Stage
London-based illustrator Sam Taylor has created a roster of football gifs with Giphy for the 2018 World Cup. Sam's series is fun and serves up the full range of emotional highs and lows that every soccer fan knows all too well.
Read MoreHoldframe Educates with Top Animators' Project Files & Exclusive Interviews
By creating this platform, individuals now have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and to deconstruct their actual project files while at the same time directly supporting the creator in the process.
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Illustration by WNW Member Lia Kantrowitz
The Seductive Link Between Euphoria and Creativity
Artists and scientists throughout history have remarked on the bliss that accompanies a sudden creative insight. Einstein described his realisation of the general theory of relativity as the happiest moment of his life. More poetically, Virginia Woolf once observed, 'Odd how the creative power brings the whole universe at once to order.'
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Illustration by Emily Schiff-Slater
Dear Brands: If You Want to Profit, Fight For Us.
“The traditional convention of capitalism is that ethics and profit are frequently at odds. However, we are entering an era of what economist Chris Ladd calls ‘Social Capitalism,’ in which people treat a purchase less like a trade of goods and more like a vote.”
Read MoreFuck Your Manners: Shawna X Critiques the Western Gaze in Multimedia Exhibit
Shawna X's new exhibit "Fuck Your Manners" is a multimedia outpouring of artistic inspiration that packs both Shawna's signature palette & a well-deserved punch. "I focused on eating habits that are deemed impolite by the western gaze, but accepted in my culture.”
Read MoreA Portfolio Redesign Will Help Clients See You How You'd Like to Be Seen
Creatives are experts at exporting their creativity, but often forget to apply those skills to their own brand. WNW Member Ngaio Parr was no exception until recently, when she committed to redesigning her studio's portfolio site. “"Everything outside of the actual work is such a steep learning curve!”
Read MoreBehold the Off-Centre Positivity of Sydney-Based Artist Elliott Routledge
Elliott "Numskull" Routledge is a designer and artist working out of Sydney. Here, he talks about his shift away from the agency world to embrace a career in the arts, where he’s found his voice. He's tried his hand at a variety of fields and mediums including painting, illustration, and design, but always relishes the opportunity to go big and do large-scale public murals and sculptures.
Read MoreWant to Work at Digitas? Brent Eveleth Talks Elastic Thinking, Boston, & More
Brent Eveleth, Creative Director & SVP of Experience Design at Digitas, shares what he looks for in prospective hires, what it takes to succeed at Digitas, & why Boston will probably never get the credit it deserves for its strong, creative community.
Read MoreGoogle Creative Lab Partners with 9 Animators for Pixel 2 Campaign
Creative Director Kristen Lewis discusses Google Creative Lab’s “iPhone People Talking Pixel” campaign, which involved curating a diverse and global group of nine animators - most of them WNW members - with a variety of styles including 2D and 3D animation, frame by frame, and mixed media.
Read MoreDanny Capozza Animates "Malaria Must Die" Campaign for the Gates Foundation
WNW Member Danny Capozzi recently teamed up with the Gates Foundation to direct an informative and accessible tour of malaria's history. It's part of the global Malaria Must Die campaign.
Read MoreThis Print Magazine Explores Life's Absurdities Through Breakfast
WNW Member Tim Lampe is the mind behind Morgenmete, which explores the absurdities of life through the breakfast setting. Tim tells us what gave him the idea to dedicate himself fully to breakfast, and why you should too.
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