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Sharing stories of the creative spirit ✨
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Season One of The Creative Self is wrapped!🌙
A huge thank you to everyone who’s shared their stories, ideas, and creative journeys — and to everyone who’s read, listened, and joined the conversation.
All the stories are now up on Substack. Catch up, share what spoke to you, and stay with us for what’s next. 🎥
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#TheCreativeSelf #Creativity #Storytelling #Design #CreativeIndustry #Inspiration #CommunityOverCompetition #CreativeJourney #GraphicDesign by @creativeselfstories

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Kevin, originally from the Caribbean and now living in the Netherlands, reveals how his Caribbean roots serve as his primary source of inspiration, automatically weaving into his designs. He shares how his style is continuously evolving by actively incorporating his family into projects. Read his full interview in the link in bio.
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#crestive #thecreativeself #culture #creative by @creativeselfstories

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Our last interview in the Creative Self series is with Kevin Rooi ✨ Kevin is a campaign designer, but you might know him for his unique typography style. He’s collaborated with the likes of Eastpak to design beautiful lettering projects to life. He is an enthusiastic, positive guy who’s endlessly passionate. Read his interview to find out more about where Kevin draws his inspiration from.
Read the full article in the link in bio 🔗
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#creative #thecreative #self #interview #design #lettering by @creativeselfstories

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Emily Brook shares a refreshing perspective on the creative journey, particularly highlighting the concept of humility. Despite being an expert in her field, she recounts how being a learner keeps her going. This pursuit offers a space for pure, unconstrained creation, reminding her that creativity is also about continuous learning and embracing the challenges of new beginnings.

Read her full interview in the link in bio 👀
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#creative #thecreativeself #pastry by @creativeselfstories

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Meet Emily Brook, Head of Product Development at Lola’s Cupcakes.🧁 In her role, Emily designs new recipes and orchestrates exciting collaborations with major brands such as Warner Brothers and Disney. In her insightful interview, Emily shares how her passion for baking blossomed from a cherished childhood hobby into a thriving career, driven by the sheer joy of creating tangible, edible delights that bring happiness to others, all supported by her encouraging family.

Read her full interview in link in bio.
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#creative #thecreativeself #interview #foodblogger by @creativeselfstories

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Our next interview is with the wonderful Grace. Her advice to her younger self echoes this sentiment: “be kind to others” and know that the culture you create on set, where people are treated with respect and looked after, is sometimes “even more valuable” than the content itself.

Read her full interview in the link in bio
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#creative #thecreativeself #kindness #interview by @creativeselfstories

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Meet Grace King, a production manager in film and TV! 🎬 While she might not define herself as ‘creative’ in the traditional sense, Grace is the powerhouse behind the scenes, turning magnificent ideas into tangible realities. Her role is all about logistics, creative problem-solving, and ensuring every story gets told, from sorting locations and crew in pre-production to managing the day-to-day on set. Dive into her fascinating insights on collaboration, the human element of filmmaking, and how she stays inspired as a freelancer in this fast-paced industry. ✨

Read her full interview in the link in bio 🔗

Photo: @rianshafi ✨
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#creative #film #tv #thecreativeself #authentic #stories by @creativeselfstories

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In our latest interview Jack delves into authenticity and its impact on a creative career. This emphasis on authenticity ties back to his own childhood experience of feeling free to be curious and creative, suggesting that feeling genuinely yourself is key to producing your best work and fostering well-being in your professional life. 📼🎶

Read his full interview in the link in bio
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#creative #creativeself #stories #design #free #authentic by @creativeselfstories

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Meet Jack 🐈‍⬛ Managing Director at Shillington and our next instalment of the Creative Self series ✨

In this conversation, Jack shares his non-linear career journey from aspiring scriptwriter and musician to a leader in graphic design education. He is a postive voice who talks on the importance of staying true to your authentic self in your career path.

Read his full interview in the link in bio
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#design #creative #thecreativeself @series #interview @itsnicethat by @creativeselfstories

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In our next interview in the Creative Self series, Elizabeth talks us through her journey and how curiosity has always been at the heart of her creative life. Elizabeth’s interview highlights that staying curious is key to thriving in the ever-evolving creative industry. ✨

Click the link in bio to read the full interview.

#TheCreativeSelf #Creativity #Storytelling #Design #CreativeIndustry #Inspiration #CommunityOverCompetition #CreativeJourney #GraphicDesign by @creativeselfstories

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Meet Elizabeth 🚀 Senior UX Designer at Google. In our next interview for The Creative Self, Elizabeth shares her experience from product design to Dungeons and Dragons journals. Read about how creativity lies in problem-solving and ideation, not just traditional “designing.”

Her interview beautifully talks through her journey and illustrates that we are “much more than the tools that we use” and “much more than just our specific job title.” It’s about finding ways to stay curious, solve problems, and adapt in an ever-changing landscape.

Click the link in bio to read the full interview.

#TheCreativeSelf #Creativity #Storytelling #Design #CreativeIndustry #Inspiration #CommunityOverCompetition #CreativeJourney #GraphicDesign by @creativeselfstories

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In our latest interview in The Creative Self, Praise shares her thoughts on finding inspiration in the “mundane things” and the importance of taking breaks from music to maintain her passion. ✨

Read her full interview in the link in bio
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#thecreativeself #creative #inspire #interview @itsnicethat by @creativeselfstories

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