Thoughts, inspirations and other professional development content for those working in the creative industries, or aspiring to do so.

Tips for learning no.11
Tips for learning no.10
Tips for learning no.9
Tips for learning no.8
Tips for learning no.7
Tips for learning no.6
Tips for learning no.5
Tips for learning no.4
Tips for learning no.3
Tips for learning no.2
Tips for learning no.1
Inspirations, by Johnny Kelly
Communicate, by Jeremy Leslie
The unwanted visitor, by Naresh Ramchandani

We're adding a host of professional development content from past YCN projects and publications to this section; and commissioning new things too.

Tips for learning no.11

Remember the meaning of education. | More...

Tips for learning no.10

Learn to switch off. | More...

Tips for learning no.9

Play a sport. | More...

Tips for learning no.8

Keen is better than cool. | More...

Tips for learning no.7

Don’t limit what you can do to what you’ve already done. | More...

Tips for learning no.6

Have conversations with people who aren't like you. | More...

Tips for learning no.5

Remember that "common sense" is a cultural construction | More...

Tips for learning no.4

Read the Physical world | More...

Tips for learning no.3

Ask Questions | More...

Tips for learning no.2

Learn to hear your own voice | More...

Tips for learning no.1

Look at more pictures. | More...

Inspirations, by Graham Rawle

Writer and collage artist Graham Rawle lists five varied references, of influence to his continually-evolving output to date. | More...

Inspirations, by Jiggery Pokery

Jiggery Pokery present five key references that have inspired their work and practice. | More...

Inspirations, by Valero Doval

YCN Illustrator Valero Doval lists five key things that have made a real impression on him. | More...

Inspirations, by Jessica Dance

YCN illustrator Jessica Dance introduces five inspirational references, and explains their influence on her work. | More...

Inspirations, by Martin Nicolausson

YCN illustrator Martin Nicolausson has kindly listed five inspirational references for your viewing enjoyment. | More...

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