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Our space to bring you stories from the heart of the global creative community.

We explore the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the design landscape today — and what’s coming next.

Find the most inspiring design stories, creative recruitment advice, leadership insights and hot topics.

Networking Matters

Struggling to get out there? Tommy shares his practical ways to expand your creative network — without the awkward small talk.

14 March 2025
Creative Sparks: Josh Parsons

A roundup of the work that’s making us think, feel, and want more! We hear from Talent Executive, Josh Parsons.

13 March 2025
Design Next Podcast: Priyjah Paramasivam breaks barriers on age, confidence & the power of playfulness

Priyjah’s journey – from feeling pressure by comparison, to the realisation that career paths aren’t linear.

11 March 2025
Design Next Podcast: Laura Jordan Bambach on creativity, age, and the power of diverse teams

The second Design Next podcast encouraged you to be your true self, and harness the power of creative diversity.

4 March 2025
How to never stop learning: a guide for creative minds

In the fast-moving world of design, staying curious is key. But where to start?

3 March 2025
Design Next Podcast: Richard Williams on fearlessness, leadership and the evolution of design

Highlights and learnings from our first episode of the Design Next podcast, with design legend Richard Williams.

25 February 2025
Craft partners with Northern Design Festival 2025

The Northern Design Festival is BACK for 2025 — and we’re proud partners!

20 February 2025
How to get freelance hiring right

Dan speaks to Fast Company about how hiring freelancers the right way can give your business a competitive edge.

14 February 2025
Introducing the Design Next Podcast

A sneak peek at our new podcast, exploring the future of creativity.

12 February 2025
Common Interest #2: London | How&How, Unfound Studio & Marshmallow Laser Feast

Common Interest #2 landed in London – here’s what we learnt from How&How, Unfound, and Marshmallow Laser Feast.

8 February 2025
How to scale your design business

Discover key strategies for scaling a design agency in 2025, in our article for Creative Review.

5 February 2025
Craft x Creative Lives in Progress: Portfolio Reviews

Charlotte joins CLIP Portfolio Review sessions to help talented creatives take the next step in their design career.

3 February 2025
Common Interest #1: Manchester | Koto & Mr Bingo

Bringing the design community together for conversations that matter. And here’s where it all started…

2 February 2025