Welcome to our space for industry insight — what we're seeing, hearing, and thinking.
We spend our days in conversation with market leaders, designers, and creatives across London's design scene. It gives us a real-time, front-row view of what's actually shaping the industry.
Hiring trends, salary shifts, career guidance, and the chatter that doesn't always make it into the headlines — we unpack it all here.
Grab a cuppa and explore.
What No One's Saying About Junior Salaries in London's Creative Scene.
Junior candidates are walking into interviews with expectations that would've been mid-level two years ago. Studios are pulling back on hiring anyone without experience. The gap is widening, and it's not helping anyone build the career they actually want. So what's really happening here?
Your CV Shouldn't Look Like a Designer's CV.
If you're a Project Manager, Studio Manager, or Account Director in the creative industry, your CV shouldn't look anything like a designer's portfolio. Here's what hiring managers actually want to see.
Portfolio Advice That Actually Matters.
Your portfolio is doing one job: getting you into the room for a conversation. It needs to show your best work, tell a clear story about what you can do, and make it easy for someone to see why they should meet you. Here's what actually lands with Creative Directors.
CV Advice for Designers That Actually Gets You Noticed.
Hiring managers spend about 8 to 10 seconds looking at your CV. Less time than it takes to make a cup of tea. So your CV needs to work fast. Here's what actually matters when you've got seconds to make an impression.
How to Prepare for an Interview at a Creative Studio.
You got the interview. That's worth a moment. But creative studios evaluate candidates differently. Your preparation matters just as much as your portfolio. Here's what actually counts.