I previously spoke about finding your ‘design tribe’ through online groups such as Designer Slack Communities. Maker communities are a great way for like-minded designers to connect globally and share their work — and they’re on the rise.

The one thing a potential employer or client wants to see before working with you is a solid portfolio. Think of it as your train ticket – without it, you’re not getting very far.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull designer. Or something. But for some, work feels like play, especially when it comes in the form of challenges.

When we think too much about the actions we need to perform—what should come naturally to us—our mind can trip us up.

The Design Economy 2018 report highlighted that just 22% of UK designers are women. A bit odd, considering women make up 63% of all students studying creative arts and design courses at university. It’s a workplace imbalance that cannot be ignored. And let’s not open up Pandora’s box of pay disparity.