Managing Agent · Creative Producer
Post-COVID work-from-home life has sometimes made me wonder, 'Have I met everyone I'm ever going to meet in my career?'
Don't do it alone! Schedule a coffee date with an industry peer to talk shop, and ease yourselves back into the working year.
The article explores how remote work has transformed the lives of creative professionals, balancing the benefits of flexibility and focus with the growing issue of loneliness. Through interviews with designers, artists, and creative leaders, it highlights the emotional and professional challenges of isolation and the strategies people are adopting to reconnect. It concludes that creativity thrives on human connection and that intentional collaboration remains vital in a post-pandemic world.
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May compiles advice from designers, creative directors, and recruiters on how to build a portfolio that truly stands out. Experts emphasize storytelling, showing process, curating quality over quantity, and tailoring portfolios to target audiences. The piece highlights the importance of clarity, context, and personality in presenting creative work effectively.
The article by Tom May offers practical advice for creatives struggling to regain motivation after the holidays. It shares five steps to ease back into work, featuring insights from designers, illustrators, and creative directors across the industry. The tone is supportive and motivational, encouraging self-care, gradual re-engagement, and goal setting for the new year.