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​What is the difference between an Art Director and a Graphic Designer? Good question and one I would like to answer for you by looking at 1) the career path, 2) skills and 3) responsibilities.THE CAREER PATHAn Art Director tends to work in an advertising agency with the follo...

​For some, freelancing makes perfect sense. It suits their lifestyle, gives them freedom, provides choice and varied work. For others, it may be something they have considered but never pursued.  Right now is the perfect time to consider freelancing. Let’s explore why.​1. Free...

​If you ask anyone in the creative industry right now, they’ll tell you that it is incredibly busy right now.Our MD, Vicki-Anne, has actually said that she has never seen it be so busy, and I have to agree that in my 18 years of doing this work, this is one of the busiest peri...

​Let’s break down just what is involved in these three important roles, all related to website and app development but each one is responsible for different tasks.Front endThe domain of the front end developer is really the same as front of house at a hotel. It’s what the user...

​Putting your best foot forward. 6 easy ways to improve your portfolio.For designers, the portfolio is not just a statement of work or a showcase of what they may have done in the past, it’s more than that. It’s a collection, an opportunity, a journey that brings you to that m...

​Marc Anthony said, “If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.”If you're creative then being paid well for work you are passionate about is the ultimate goal. Some say it's only possible for the few, but is that really the case? Here we explore 4 modern c...

​You’ve been thinking about this for a while. There’s that project that needs a creative professional, but do you need a full time permanent employee or would a freelancer be better? Hiring a freelance creative makes a lot of sense and here’s why…1.Fresh eyes, fresh talent Fre...

​Inevitably at some point in our lives, we apply for a job, we get the job interview(s), and we’re unsuccessful.This can often be a crushing defeat for people, especially when we’re really excited and have an opportunity at ‘the dream job’.I want to share with you two quick st...

Some might say, not a lot because the world of technology has advanced design and made what was only a vision for the future, now a daily reality. Even with digital technology and the sharing of information, ideas and creative inspiration we see every day there is still someth...

​Vanessa shares with us an overview of the 1st Quarter and what that means for the industry as well as some excellent tips if you are hiring.​​