Stories

Why and how has it become the norm that junior roles in the creative industry require two or more years of experience?

When Abraham Asefaw was removed from his Deanship at Cannes Lions, the "most diverse" place at the festival yet again had an all-white leadership.

Design Interns Club is an initiative that creates a space for anonymous reviews of internships around the globe. Here’s what we've learned from their first-ever report.

Free pitching is a system that fundamentally undermines the value of creative work, but this week a restaurant couldn't resist a slice of the action

The recent revelations from Everpress serve a stark warning that workplace racism is still a systemic issue in the creative industries

Studying art and design is often framed as a risky decision. Jack Williams argues that instead of shaming students for choosing to follow their passion, we ought to look to universities to teach them how to make their skills relatable to working life.

Jaheed Hussain has never been taught by a tutor, visiting lecturer or industry professional of colour in his time at university so far. Now he's pushing for change

Nina Danjuma explains what the workplace looks like from a minority perspective and why she's determined to keep bringing Black Girl Magic to the table

Ellen Ling believes that the advertising industry needs to re-shape its recruitment culture around the idea of exchange. Illustrated by Michael Lester.

Words by Gemma Germains

Illustration by Tuomas Kärkkäinen