From the perfect place to exhibit artwork to a sweet spot to practice penalties, if you’re aged between 16-25 and looking for somewhere to showcase, perform and practice your passion (or just a space to meet and get creative!), Somewhereto may be able to help. Somewhereto is a movement to liberate underused, disused and empty spaces [...] Read more »
9 easy & quick actions to a stress free inbox by Kathryn Hall of My Virtual Sidekick
Is your inbox overflowing? Does the ‘Zero Inbox’ concept pass you by completely?! (yes me too ) Most of us have got a bit of a challenge on our hands when it comes to inbox management … This really practical guest post is written by Kathryn Hall, who is a Brighton based Virtual Assistant with [...] Read more »
The Design Trust Guide to Start & Run a Successful Craft Business
I wrote this guide to help creative people get clarity and direction in how to start and run their own small craft business. It gives lots of practical advice and information, but also looks at the big picture. Setting up as a freelancer or sole trader can be really daunting. There are so many things [...] Read more »
Legal issues when choosing a new work space
What to find out from the leaseholder It is important to get as much information as possible from the leaseholder before you make a decision about your new workspace, and compare different potential spaces and their leases. You will need to know if you have to sign a lease (recommended!), how long it is valid [...] Read more »
The Design Trust favourite places in London to meet clients
If you work as a freelancer from home or in an office that is not really suitable for visits by clients. From our own experience there are some great free and private membership places in the capital that you might like to check out too: Free spaces: Tate Modern Members’ Room was voted on The [...] Read more »
How and where to find a suitable (international) workspace?
There are a number of ways to find out about workspaces that will suit your requirements, these include: Word of mouth: recommendations from other creative people are invaluable. Advertisements or listings in local papers, magazines: In sector magazines such as Artist Newsletter, Crafts Magazine or Design Week, you can often find advertisements for studio or workspaces. [...] Read more »
7 point check list to find a work space that works for you
Do you want to work from home, work ‘hot desking’, use a shared office space or studio, or work from client’s premises? Deciding where you want to work is a crucial decision, especially depending on affordability, availability, credibility, your specific requirements, as well as productivity and general well being you can gain from the environment [...] Read more »