Linked In is one of the most popular online networking and recruitment sites, but not many creatives are using it. It looks a bit corporate, and if you don’t have ‘a proper job title’ you might struggle with getting your personal profile started. In this one hour online masterclass The Design Trust partner and social [...] Read more »
Exclusive Design Trust webinar: How to network successfully online with social media – with Justyna Sowa
Many designers and craftspeople use social media such as Facebook and twitter especially to sell to people. Their tweets are mostly about selling their work, to promote themselves, to get potential clients to buy their work from Etsy or any other website. But actually, these social media tools are actually not that great for pure [...] Read more »
How to find and select the right contemporary craft or design fair for you
Craft and design fairs come in many different shapes and sizes – from local craft festivals to major international gift or furniture fairs with thousands of trade visitors. So, how do you find out about craft or design fairs? There are many different ways to find out about fairs: do a google search check [...] Read more »
Enterprising transitions: what every creative student needs to know
Alison Branagan, is one of The Design Trust partners. She is an author and creative consultant in the business and the visual arts. She offers business advice to art and design students and recent graduates in her latest books: A Pocket Business Guide for Artists and Designers: 100 Things You Need to Know (Essential Guides) [...] Read more »
Do’s and dont’s to build your credibility effectively
There are three specific areas that you can use to build your credibility most effectively: networking & referral building, public speaking and writing & publicity. This is based on CJ Hayden’s marketing strategies for professional services in the book Get Clients Now!: Networking and referral building Get people to refer you to potential clients is [...] Read more »