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Hot on the heels of our Leeds event last night, we’re thrilled to announce we’re bringing Common Matters back to London next month. This is our event series that unites the creative community, through the matters that matter to us all. Open minds, hot takes, shared knowledge. Go beyond the work and find out what matters to the greatest minds in the design industry. This time, we’re joined by: Jessica Bong-Woon, Creative Director at Ragged Edge and Fia Townshend, Writer & Copy Director 🗨️ Creative Codependence Paul Hewitt 🗨️ Yeah, i'm an imposter - and what? Freddie Öst 🔥 Öst, Founder & Brand Director, SNASK 🧠 🗨️ Glitter & design galore 📅 Wednesday 29th April More info and tickets: https://lnkd.in/e9KeQYgY #design #event #london #branding #creativity #writing #impostersyndrome #creativeteam

We sat down with DixonBaxi Creative Director Libby Tsoi recently on our podcast, to discuss the theme of Creative Excellence. Libby shares her take on: 🟢 Being the creative leader you wish you'd seen 🟢 Whether creativity comes from instinct or self-improvement 🟢 How your work persona informs how you show up, lead, and inspire 🟢 The qualities Libby looks for in emerging talent, beyond the portfolio 🟢 Unpack the reality behind great creativity – with little bit of behind the scenes of one of the world’s greatest agencies. Thank you Libby for sharing your insight and expertise with us, and offering a fresh lens on the industry. Find out more: Apple podcasts 🪻  https://lnkd.in/egWJBnjd Spotify 🌹 https://lnkd.in/euFrfYJ6 YouTube 🌸  https://lnkd.in/eJnVsiDv Just the headlines 🌼 https://lnkd.in/eXd_Bym2 #creativedirector #podcast #design #leadership #branding #studio #personalbrand

How do you set the standards of creative excellence, and hold your entire global team and business to those principles? That’s exactly what Rowena, CEO & Co-founder of Denomination, has upheld for over two decades. All while some priorities have changed, others have shifted, and new challenges have arrived. Set your own measure of excellence. Hold yourself to it. Never get lazy. Find out how in the latest episode of Design Next. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGagduev Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e2TM9w5V Youtube: https://lnkd.in/exjpv4PA Just the headlines: https://lnkd.in/edKBvJtT #design #creativity #founder #podcast #interview 

Introducing our final wonderful speaker for Common Matters #8!   Bianca Beneduci Assad is an award-winning Brazilian visual artist based in London. While her work is playful and witty, her talk hits hard. She is bringing 'The Power of Being Human’ to the stage on Wednesday night in Leeds. Bianca joins us alongside Wayne Deakin and Uncommon’s Creative Director Matt Curtis. 🌸 Leeds 🌷 Wednesday 25th March 🌺 Final tickets remaining: https://lnkd.in/eSG9WJ3e 🪷 Event partners: GF Smith 👉 When we cross-pollinate perspectives, our creative culture grows stronger, together. That’s why Common Matters exists. #design #designinnovation #creative #event #leeds

As we settle into 2026 and the days get longer, many people are starting to feel a clearer sense of what they actually want from their work. The idea of a ‘dream job’ feels less abstract than it once did. But does the perfect job really exist? The truth is, it does exist, but it starts with you... If you’ve built skills that play to your strengths, know what sort of environment makes you tick, and have clarity on the kind of work that motivates you, you’ll have a very good idea of what it looks like. Like any great design project, sometimes the answer is right in front of you. 👀 So, here are some roles we’re currently recruiting for that might just include your dream job. Design Director | London | £60-80k 🪻 https://lnkd.in/e_xvcFhf Brand Account Manager | Manchester | £30-34k 🌸 https://lnkd.in/eXijHRcm Freelance Senior Account Manager | London | £350-380 per day 🌹 https://lnkd.in/eeDMgViN Spatial Designer | Manchester | £40-45k 🪷 https://lnkd.in/eZTwAvQQ Experiential Designer | New York | $80-85k 🌷 https://lnkd.in/eiihQs22 Senior Account Manager | Los Angeles | $110-130k 🌻 https://lnkd.in/enBRZHeJ A quick reminder to freelancers - we don’t post all of our individual freelance and contract opportunities, so the best move is to send us your portfolio proactively, right here 👉 https://itscraft.com/jobs/ #nowhiring #hiring #recruiting #recruitment #designrecruitment #creative #design #designjobs #freelance #freelancers

Hiring in the creative industries is starting to pick up again. 🌷 Over the first two months of 2026, design hiring at Craft is up 31% compared to the same period in 2025. But many founders are telling us the same thing… 🗨️ “The work is back, but we’re nervous about committing.” After the last few years, that hesitation is understandable. Teams are leaner and risk tolerance is lower, making hiring feel a little heavier than it once did. In our latest newsletter, Craft founder Dan Crowder talks about how to know when to grow. 🌻 As well as explaining the difference between hiring to replace and hiring to progress, he also reveals the three clear questions you should always ask before opening a role. The bottom line is that hiring doesn’t need to be rushed, but it does need to be deliberate. If this is something you're weighing up right now, the full briefing is in our latest newsletter. Sign up here to receive the next edition 👉 http://eepurl.com/iv-IO6 #nowhiring #recruitment #design #designrecruitment #growth #studio

Matt Curtis, Creative Director of Design at Uncommon Creative Studio, (Ad Age’s 2026 Design & Branding Agency of the Year) joins us in Leeds in less than two weeks for our eighth Common Matters event. He’s going to spin us through his Ten Points on Creativity - swipe for a sneak preview. And for some of our fave Uncommon projects, featuring British Airways, Hermès and the British Museum. 🌸 Leeds 🌷 Wednesday 25th March 🌺 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eSG9WJ3e 🪷 Event partners: GF Smith 👉 When we cross-pollinate perspectives, our creative culture grows stronger, together. That’s why Common Matters exists. #design #designinnovation #creative #event #leeds 

The most dangerous thing for a creative career isn't failure. It's comfort. 🗨️ Wayne Deakin is speaking at our next Common Matters event, with a talk titled "Off-Centre." Wayne is a globally recognised creative leader with over 25 years’ experience shaping brands and driving design innovation. If you don't know him yet, you'll know his work: next-level cultural significance, transformation of global brands, and business-defining design innovation. All coming to a stage in Yorkshire. What's Common Matters? Our event series, that talks about the matters that matter to the design community. 👉 When we cross-pollinate perspectives, our creative culture grows stronger, together. 🌸 Leeds 🌷 Wednesday 25th March 🌺 Tickets https://lnkd.in/eSG9WJ3e 🪷 Event partners GF Smith #design #designinnovation #creative #event #leeds #designleadership