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How is the creative community feeling right now? The Creative Boom 2023 Survey reveals all

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The Creative Boom 2023 Survey was packed with insights into what the creative profession is thinking at the start of a new year. We share some of the more surprising results with you below. How is the creative community feeling right now? replied: "fairly bad, but I've survived".

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Sarah Madden on slowing down and finding escape through an exciting leap into freelancing

Creative Boom

Now, for those of you working as sole traders, you might think freelancing doesn't quite offer the escape from the rat race many of us dream of, but Sarah Madden has made it possible. We wanted to hear more about her epiphany and move to launch her own business. My dad was a welder, and my mother was a support worker.

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Do designers need flexibility training?

UX Collective

While mobility is extremely important for one’s health and daily functioning, it also prevents, or at the very least reduces the risk of injuries. But there’s also mental mobility, which is far less discussed. Why do designers need to consider mental mobility? Each time you switch gears, you’re using up mental energy.

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Designing organizational culture in the light of the pandemic

UX Collective

A discussion on what we learned during Corona and how we can benefit from this time. co-authored by Alexander Giese Photo by Yasmina H on Unsplash The COVID-19 pandemic turned many things upside down, especially in workplaces. Which developments are valuable for organizations and what have we learned from this time?

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When Brand and Culture Collide

UX Collective

For many designers like me, we assume that the external brand mythology that creative agencies project to clients and competitors is a seamless reflection of their internal values and culture. Like most people, I love watching documentaries about how bands at the height of their fame crash and burn through dysfunction and infighting.

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How to Work Remotely: Tips & Strategies

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How to Work Remotely: Tips & Strategies You've probably read many articles that paint a picture of remote working as a heavenly utopia, filled with unhurried mornings, picturesque coffee shops, and the freedom to explore the world at your leisure. Additionally, remote work can positively impact physical and mental health.

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The “impact” problem with research

UX Collective

The research "impact” problem How we got here and strategies to drive business impact. Through the Lens of Insight: Uncovering what is True in Qualitative Research (Image by DALL-E) In the rapidly evolving landscape of Big Tech, tensions between qualitative insights and business outcomes have come to a head.