Being your own boss, the return of live events & bridging the gap between education and industry.

Newcastle-based Kirsty is a designer connecting brands with illustration & animation and connecting the creative community through her viral sketchnotes.

Sophia Carey is a freelance photographer and designer working predominantly in portraiture and fashion, whilst also racking up over 250k views on YouTube.

London-based cellist turned photographer Matthew, talks about the transition from hobby to career, maintaining 'team spirit' as a solo creative and mentoring for our A-Team.

Berlin-based Ari Liloan, is a Filipino/Italian illustrator pushing boundaries and shunning comfort zones, striving for creative stimulation.

Leeds-based designer and illustrator Taaryn Brench, talks to The Arena team about her experience with apprenticeships, overcoming adversity and craving creative variety.

London-based Creative Consultant and Educator, Kei Maye, talks about hosting the Creative Champs podcast, her time as a teacher and stepping out your comfort zone.

Co-Founder of The Arena and French/British Graphic Designer, Dom explains why your peers aren’t your competition, how to make the most of your final year & what running this platform means to him.

Exploring identity, your creative calling and the highs & lows of social media.

Conceptual illustrator Ollie shines a light on the world of freelance illustration, life after graduation and getting the work you really want to do.

The Co-Founder and Creative Director of Narrate talks to us about portfolios, industry diversity and getting your foot in the door.

Roar Illustration Agency founder Skye, talks to us about her ‘Artist First’ approach, imposter syndrome and improving awareness of creative careers.

From interning at Accept & Proceed, to launching Polish Design Scene. We talk to the graphic designer cutting through in a world of visual noise.

We discuss the pros and cons of a Photography degree, the pressures of social media and groundbreaking passion projects.

Founding The Selfhood, turning your followers into clients and taking the plunge to go freelance.

Final major projects, Fuse Magazine and going ‘offline’.

Working with Instagram, making your own opportunities and studying at Central Saint Martins.

We talk to the Berlin-based communications strategist, writer and founder of The Staycation Collection about freelancing, burnout, moving abroad and leaving a job you love.

Discovering letterforms, pro-bono clients saving the planet and working for London’s biggest design studios.

From freelancing as a photographer for Uber Eats to finding creative freedom.