Balancing freelancing and family commitments
Banner Image: Meeri Anneli Imagine this: you are working on the computer with one hand, while feeding your baby with the other hand and in the background your older child keeps repeating “play with me”...
View ArticleYou Can Beat Your Creative Block
Every now and then, I get creative block. Google will tell me to go outside and make out with a tree, but as an introvert and hater of all things bright and happy, these things never seem to work out...
View ArticleWhy being selfish can make you a better person and designer
Being selfish isn’t something anyone wants to be called. It’s one of those negative words like “pretentious” and “conceited” that designers definitely want to distance themselves from.Especially in...
View ArticleLife after study
There reaches a certain point in your degree when the questions change from “what subjects are you doing” to “what you are going to do when you finish.” Often this is met with a mild panic, and an...
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10 Design Blogs You Must Follow
Are you stuck in a creative rut? Perhaps seeking some new inspiration? Well you’re in luck! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 design blogs to follow from around the world. Warning: you may spend hours...
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The Art of Asking for Advice
Fashion Designer Anthony Huggett is one of our three guest curators on The Loop. Here he gives a snapshot of his journey as a young designer, and one particularly important lesson he learnt…...
View Article5 Lessons On Running A Creative Business
Russel Howcroft, Executive General Manager of Network TEN is a successful business man across different creative industries including advertising and TV. After receiving a notification that @howcroft...
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Introducing Ben Pearce: Senior Creative at DDB
We’ve sat down with Billy Blue graduate Ben Pearce to find out more about his creative process, and how he got to where he is today. What did you study and when did you graduate? A Diploma of Graphic...
View ArticleHow to Brand Yourself
Banner Image: Identity Guidelines by Chris Doyle Let’s face it, whether you’re in the market for some freelance work, or looking for a new gig – competition is hard. There are so many damn talented...
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Recruiter Emma Jones Spills The Beans On What To Expect In A UX Interview
Emma Jones is the Head of Digital at MitchellLake Group in Sydney. She has over 20 years of recruitment experience in the UK, USA and now Australia. Since arriving in Sydney in 2010 Emma has focused...
View ArticleWhere are they Now? Part 1: Hayley O’Connor
This is the first post of a series where we catch up with creatives that we interviewed on The Loop 2 or more years ago. A longitudinal study if you will. We want to find out what they’ve been up to...
View ArticleThings tutors never tell you
I have to say, I’m a bit skeptical when it comes to lectures, talks and conferences. Because 90% of the time I walk in expecting a whole new light to be shed, only to be told a rather generic, boring...
View ArticleGood & bad habits of an effective procrastinator
I gotta admit, I’m a great procrastinator. I would say, one of the best. I somehow manage to efficiently juggle between my major project, part-time job and commitments… and have the time to enjoy 20-30...
View Article10 tips on reducing your bookkeeping costs
Author: Sophie Andrews, The Accounts Studio If you are still doing the books yourself and hating it, but don’t think you can afford to hire a bookkeeper – read on. Many businesses can dramatically cut...
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My Experience at The Loop and Vivid Ideas Portfolio Masterclass
There is a reason why I have never been to a portfolio masterclass. There is a reason why I always leave my university work to the last minute. There is a reason why I will never participate in a...
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Habits Of Exceptional Junior Creatives
Image credit: Katy Davis. When you’re starting out in the creative industry it can be hard to know what to do to get ahead, apart from working hard and having good ideas. Wouldn’t it be great to know...
View ArticleHow to ruin your startup: You outsource, you get no secret sauce
Congratulations, you’ve had a cool startup idea, you’re inventing Tinder for Dogs, or a shared economy for hygiene products. If you’re serious about making your idea a reality, this series of posts is...
View ArticleSizing up your competition
It’s no wonder that the online freelancing marketplace is continuing to expand. Schedules are flexible, the freedom of movement is desirable, and the work is relatively easy to find if you know where...
View ArticleCreative student series: Those times I almost threw in the towel
I’ll admit it, I’ve always been a quitter. In 3rd grade if I was forced to be a soccer goalie, I would fake a “period cramp” and spend the rest of the game on the sidelines, sipping my apple and...
View ArticleHow to Price Services for Profit
Author: Sophie Andrews, The Accounts Studio You went into business to make money, not to break even or to give your time and services away for free. Your profitability depends on many factors including...
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