Jimmy Simpson talks about the benefits of having open-minded clients like Giphy and why their voices align. He also discusses his interest in working with musicians and the empowerment and excitement from being part of a creative community that is overwhelmingly positive.
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Artwork by Liisa Kruusmägi
Deadlines, Clients and Other Workplace Hazards: 11 Creatives on How to Cope (Pt 2)
We ask 11 creatives to share their strategies on how to deal with the emotional minefield of receiving criticism, scrolling through Instagram, and being creative when you don’t feel like it. Take a deep breath, grab a CBD latte, and read on.
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Artwork by WNW Member Sam Rowe
How To Stay Productive as a Creative When Your Phone Stops Ringing
The phone stops ringing from time to time. Here are a few ways Working Not Working creatives stay productive during those stretches. No one approach is better than the other, but all will serve you well when the next call inevitably comes in.
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In Your Head by Nilufer Yanya, directed by Molly Daniel, commissioned by ATO Records, produced by Nikola Vasakova / GiF
IWD2019: Nikola Vasakova on Founding Girls in Film & Basking in the Light of Incredible Women
Nikola Vasakova is a producer, film curator, and programmer based in London. She’s also the founder of GiF (Girls in Film). Nikola talks about her start in production, Girls in Film, her upcoming talk at SXSW, and why she loves her work: “I am honoured to be basking in the light of so many incredible women.”
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IWD2019: Deva Pardue Discusses the Allure of Design, The Wing, & For All Womankind
Deva Pardue discusses the allure of design, the project she’s proudest of (an accomplishment both creatively and morally) and her ultimate goal: “My dream project is to design the brand identity for a political campaign!”
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IWD2019: Shawna X on Realizing "The Power of Our Female Spirit, Body, & Emotion" After Giving Birth
Shawna X shares one of her most recent discoveries after giving birth. “I’ve realized the power of our female spirit, body, and emotion. We have the ability to harness our powers within and filter this through our creative talent.”
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IWD2019: Rita Matos on Quitting a Stable Job to Venture into Life as a Freelancer
WNW Member Rita Matos is a Lisbon-based Designer with a focus on exhibition design, editorial design, and visual identities for everything from underground music events to art museums. Below, Rita shares advice for creative women and discusses her proudest moment. “Probably having the courage to quit the comfort of a cool, stable job at a studio to venture into doing my own thing as a freelancer.”
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IWD2019: Jessica Shriftman Wants You to Realize Your Worth. “You’ve Got the Leg Up Now.”
“I didn't even want to get highlights in my hair as to not portray myself in a more feminine way. Crazy – I know. But now agencies are finally seeking female talent: realize your worth. You've got the leg up now.”
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Meet the Membership Board: Artists with Astronomical Audiences
Members of our Membership Board are not only some of the most talented and experienced creatives on the platform; they also take time out of their busy schedules to proactively vet creative talent on WNW and offer personalized feedback to help fellow members strengthen their profiles.
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Illustration by Martina Paukova
Bad Emails, Phone Anxiety, and Other Workplace Hazards: 11 Creatives on How to Cope (Pt. 1)
As creatives, we are constantly navigating a minefield of distractions and slight upsets—those little moments throughout your day that completely throw you off, linger in your mind, and affect your ability to be creative and present. Sure, they’re not full blown disasters but they still have the power to ruin your day if you let them.
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A Palette of One: Aiste Stancikaite’s Single-Tone Portraits Add a Surreal Twist
An illustrator’s artistic voice can suddenly feel at home when delivered with the right tones. In the case of WNW Member Aiste Stancikaite’s work as of late, it’s a palette of one color at a time, and the result is entirely expansive rather than diminishing.
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Meet the Membership Board: Photographers
This recurring WNW Magazine feature will introduce you to creatives on our Membership Board. It will celebrate their work and give them the mic to offer advice on how to elevate your own WNW profile. Meet photographers Julie Glassberg, Michael Starghill, & Elizabeth Weinberg.
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Photo by Jerm Cohen
Meet Atlas Acopian, Winner of the First Ever GIPHY Film Fest
We’re excited to introduce you to WNW Member Atlas Acopian, who did us proud and won the Grand Prize at the GIPHY Film Fest for his microfilm “Washed Up.”
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Overshare Podcast: Jeff Staple on Two Decades of Success By Any Means Necessary
Jeff shares how he has sustained success over two decades in the game and avoided becoming just another trend. He also divulges his somewhat questionable and illicit use of rollerblades to get accepted into Parsons.
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Elena Parasco Celebrates the Inspirational & Communal Act of Trading Your Heroes
For the New York-based Director, heroes are not simply for idolizing alone but for exchanging with others; such a transaction can be more valuable than the exchange of ideas. A proactive celebration of heroes can guarantee an endless reserve of fresh inspiration as well as deep connections with those around you.
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Overshare Podcast: Director Elena Parasco on Sports and the Female Gaze
Elena Parasco is tenacious and resilient when trying to get her ideas out into the world, whether for herself or for clients like Nike, Air Jordan, A$AP Rocky, Calvin Klein, and Guess. In this episode, you will learn about embracing the doubt of others as motivation and how to find happiness in small wins. Especially, when going through challenging times in your career.
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Iconoclast, Filmmaker, & Entrepreneur Ondi Timoner’s Live Talk Show Is Turning #MeToo Into #WeDo
Ondi Timoner discusses why WeTalk is coming at a cultural crossroads, how her past experiences prepared her to make WeTalk both a sustainable and expanding series, and what creatives and companies can do to join the conversation.
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Photo by WNW Member Julie Glassberg
How Not to Get a Job in the Creative Industry, Part 3: The Interview
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 MoreThis Creative Agency of Writers Has the Broad Experience & Laser Focus to Help Tell Your Story
Bill saw an opportunity for big publishers and brands to benefit from his skillset and experience. Thick skin? Tight deadlines? These aren’t simply occupational hazards for a writer, reporter, and editor. They’re job descriptions.
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