Sam here, back to take the reigns for Issue 42. A big thanks to Cat for last week’s update and for acting as my accountability buddy in her new role! The main photo for today’s issue is from a film night I organised for True North Surf Club recently. I’ll try not to mention surfing in every update, but if you want more details, you can find them in my post here. For now, back to work…
Not all feedback is equal
As a creative, feedback is something you both welcome and fear so bravo to the AICP for capturing the creative struggle so beautifully in this promo for 2024 award entries, and to Alex Black 🎬 for sharing it.
The only rating system I will now accept
Thanks to Greg Phillips for sharing this find.
Better every day
One of my favourite brands, Finisterre, released its annual impact report this week. It’s great to see more businesses do this, especially when it ties so closely to their mission and values. What really stands out is the honesty that accompanies the data; rather than trying to pretend they are above reproach, there is a frank acknowledgement that there is a long way to go.
This isn’t about being a ‘perfect’ business – this is about us trying to do better, each and every day.”
And finally…
This week, I’m adding a BBC documentary on the photographer Tish Murtha and a selection of free online courses from D&AD to my to-watch/read/learn list. Here’s what I found after trawling through their back catalogue.
- Digital Product Innovation | D&AD Masterclasses (1hr)
- Creativity as a Catalyst for Change – A D&AD Masterclass with WeTransfer (3 sessions)
- Imposter Syndrome | D&AD Masterclasses (1 hour)
- Learning to Lead from a Distance | D&AD Masterclasses (1 hour)
- Start-up School Bootcamp | D&AD Masterclasses (4 sessions)
I find online courses a bit hit-and-miss, so I’d love to know if there are any others you’d recommend. Answers in the comments, please 🙏
