Exclusive – Alaia De Santis on making it big in the art world
A prime example of the talent, discipline, and patience it takes to become a household name as an artist, Gen Z creative Alaia De Santis shares her advice on how to succeed in the industry. 22-year-old fine arts graduate Alaia de Santis has come a very long way since realising...
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How to use Spark AR’s DIY resources for pro Instagram Stories
Facebook’s Spark AR is making digital design more accessible than ever before for aspiring creatives. Get involved and make a buck. Creatives are finally getting a peak behind the curtain in regard to digital design tools on social media, and developing the knack of producing professional quality work is easier...
Exclusive – Gen Z start-up ‘Da Bomb’ is changing entrepreneurship
According to a recent study, 54% of Gen Z want to run their own business. Teen sisterpreneurs Isabel and Caroline Bercaw began doing so when they were just 11 and 12 years old. Heralded as the innovative, tech-savvy, social-change focused and self-starting generation, Gen Z is altering the face of...
Exclusive – Explaining the rise of AR with experts Ant and Alex
Augmented reality filters and interactive games have exploded in popularity this year, especially with Gen Zers. We sat down to discuss all things AR with two industry leaders, Ant Hagan and Alex Semenzato. If you’ve ever sent a friend a selfie with a face filter, or made a TikTok using...
Exclusive – POM is the next gen dating app that matches people through music
I sat down with the 21-year-old founder of dating app POM to talk tunes, tech, Lewis Capaldi, and why 2020 might be the best year ever to start a business. As our world's suddenly became a lot smaller during the events of 2020 many of us chose to seek...
Exclusive – Chatting to Prospect 100 design winner Ryan Roddy
22 year old designer and Prospect 100 winner Ryan Roddy talks to us about his corkscrew sneaker, future career plans, and offers up tips for other Gen Z creatives. It’s been an exciting few weeks for Ryan Roddy, the brains behind Prospect 100’s winning entry for its latest sneaker...
Why mentors are so important to boost your career goals
You’ve got the creative flair, the project all good to go - but how do you get all of those business ideas off the ground? Allow us to recommend recruiting a mentor or two to help along the journey and elevate your artistic game. They could support upcoming projects and improve the likelihood of future successes with a wide range of knowledge and fresh ideas. Here’s some tips and tricks to...
Exclusive – Meeting the creators of new Gen Z art magazine Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper is giving new and aspiring young artists resources and insights into the world of art, helping them to understand the ins and outs of an over-commercialised industry. The art market is huge, estimated to be valued at over $64.1 billion USD. That’s a crazy high number, one that’s been generated via politics, hierarchy, and elitism. That’s before you even consider that the industry remains largely unregulated, meaning the...
Our guide to scaling back spending during lockdown
The pandemic has put new pressure on our spending habits, with many of us now unemployed or on furlough. Luckily there are a few ways to easily reduce your outgoings and keep stress free over Christmas. Keeping track of finances can be tense and frustrating. 2020 has brought unmitigated upheaval and chaos as unemployment levels surge and continued lockdowns put strain on our ability to continue with normal working...
How to turn your art into a full-time career in 2021
With lockdown part 2 officially in session, there’s no time like the present to get in on the gig economy. Aspiring artists, are you ready to become your own boss? The time is nigh for those looking to make a buck in the creative industry. Social distancing regulations imposed by Covid-19 have well and truly ushered in a burgeoning DIY culture. Economic fallout spurred by the pandemic has shaken up entire...
