Jimmy Simpson talks about the benefits of having open-minded clients like Giphy and why their voices align. He also discusses his interest in working with musicians and the empowerment and excitement from being part of a creative community that is overwhelmingly positive.
Read MoreAsking Not Asking #14: Unqualified
“One of the real surprises of this process has been finding what I think is the type of work I want to make. Before getting sick, I actually never had ideas for personal work. I always felt blocked…It feels daunting that my interest is heading in a direction where I especially feel the least qualified. How can I move forward from here?”
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Artwork by Liisa Kruusmägi
Deadlines, Clients and Other Workplace Hazards: 11 Creatives on How to Cope (Pt 2)
We ask 11 creatives to share their strategies on how to deal with the emotional minefield of receiving criticism, scrolling through Instagram, and being creative when you don’t feel like it. Take a deep breath, grab a CBD latte, and read on.
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Artwork by WNW Member Sam Rowe
How To Stay Productive as a Creative When Your Phone Stops Ringing
The phone stops ringing from time to time. Here are a few ways Working Not Working creatives stay productive during those stretches. No one approach is better than the other, but all will serve you well when the next call inevitably comes in.
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In Your Head by Nilufer Yanya, directed by Molly Daniel, commissioned by ATO Records, produced by Nikola Vasakova / GiF
IWD2019: Nikola Vasakova on Founding Girls in Film & Basking in the Light of Incredible Women
Nikola Vasakova is a producer, film curator, and programmer based in London. She’s also the founder of GiF (Girls in Film). Nikola talks about her start in production, Girls in Film, her upcoming talk at SXSW, and why she loves her work: “I am honoured to be basking in the light of so many incredible women.”
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IWD2019: Deva Pardue Discusses the Allure of Design, The Wing, & For All Womankind
Deva Pardue discusses the allure of design, the project she’s proudest of (an accomplishment both creatively and morally) and her ultimate goal: “My dream project is to design the brand identity for a political campaign!”
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IWD2019: Shawna X on Realizing "The Power of Our Female Spirit, Body, & Emotion" After Giving Birth
Shawna X shares one of her most recent discoveries after giving birth. “I’ve realized the power of our female spirit, body, and emotion. We have the ability to harness our powers within and filter this through our creative talent.”
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IWD2019: Rita Matos on Quitting a Stable Job to Venture into Life as a Freelancer
WNW Member Rita Matos is a Lisbon-based Designer with a focus on exhibition design, editorial design, and visual identities for everything from underground music events to art museums. Below, Rita shares advice for creative women and discusses her proudest moment. “Probably having the courage to quit the comfort of a cool, stable job at a studio to venture into doing my own thing as a freelancer.”
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IWD2019: Naomi Grant. “Don’t Think You Have to Shrink Yourself for Others to Be Comfortable.”
Naomi Grant shares how she found validation in her faith while finding her footing as a director and offers advice to fellow creative women. “You deserve to fill the space you are in right now, and don't think you have to shrink yourself for others to be comfortable.”
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IWD2019: Billie Creative Director Noemie Le Coz on Solving Problems Through Creativity
Noemie Le Coz discusses her early interest in design, her latest venture as Creative Director of Billie, a female-first body shave brand, and why the future for creative women is brighter than ever. “I'm seeing so many female creatives emerging every day that are doing things I'm so excited about and proud of.
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IWD2019: Jessica Shriftman Wants You to Realize Your Worth. “You’ve Got the Leg Up Now.”
“I didn't even want to get highlights in my hair as to not portray myself in a more feminine way. Crazy – I know. But now agencies are finally seeking female talent: realize your worth. You've got the leg up now.”
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IWD2019: Noelia Lozano on the Highs of Discovering Your Own Style & Voice
Noelia discusses the moment she stopped wasting time on things she wasn’t passionate about, why nothing tops the highs of discovering your own creative voice and achieving creative freedom, and how creative women will reach a higher individual potential through a stronger women-led support system.
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IWD2019: Mahaneela on Mirroring Her Mum’s Energy in Her Creative Career
WNW Member Mahaneela Choudhury-Reid shares how recreating her mum’s energy has been a catalyst in pursuing a creative career, why working with her best friend helped produce her proudest career highlight, and why it’s time for her fellow creative women to challenge the system.
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Meet the Membership Board: Artists with Astronomical Audiences
Members of our Membership Board are not only some of the most talented and experienced creatives on the platform; they also take time out of their busy schedules to proactively vet creative talent on WNW and offer personalized feedback to help fellow members strengthen their profiles.
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Flying Cars, CIA Secrets, & Game of Thrones: A WNW Guide to SXSW
Looking at the 2019 schedule, there are opportunities to hear the CEO of Dosist, A$AP Rocky, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Frank Oz, and so many more. Here’s a collection of sessions, events, and notes to help make your time in Austin weird and awesome.
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Asking Not Asking #13: Comparing Myself
Sometimes I’m proud of where I’m at and other times I feel so behind, like all of my friends and peers are further along because they make more money or they have jobs at well-known agencies. I’m in my late twenties and I want to feel like I’m making progress. Starting a business feels like starting over.
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Members to Watch: Best of February
Here are just five projects from Working Not Working Members that caught our eye this February.
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Artwork by WNW Member Sam Rowe
5 Reasons Why Established Creatives Are Changing Their Disciplines
We surveyed the WNW community to see if it was at all common for our members to change disciplines. Given that our members are a discerning, talented, and successful bunch, and established enough in their existing roles to rack up awards and formidable client lists, we didn’t expect all that much movement. But then we took a look at the results.
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Illustration by Martina Paukova
Bad Emails, Phone Anxiety, and Other Workplace Hazards: 11 Creatives on How to Cope (Pt. 1)
As creatives, we are constantly navigating a minefield of distractions and slight upsets—those little moments throughout your day that completely throw you off, linger in your mind, and affect your ability to be creative and present. Sure, they’re not full blown disasters but they still have the power to ruin your day if you let them.
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