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.
Hybrid Working Isn't Broken. Your Model Is.
Flexibility still matters, but the studios winning on talent are the ones who know how to use it with intention.
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?
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.