London is seen as the cultural capital of England (and arguably the UK). Whenever we visit the “Big Smoke”, there’s always something new to do or see. It’s a vast place and the choice can be overwhelming! Therefore, we asked Buttercrumble’s Creative Champion, Thyra, for an expert opinion!

You can now create a bespoke illustration in seconds. Just type a few words into an online application, and you’ll be presented with a gallery to choose from. Sounds idyllic, right? Too good to be true? Possibly!

The business of doing business. It’s tough! Every day you’re taking risks, realising ambition and organising tasks. When there is a wobble, it can be so easy to retreat. Yet, that’s not the right timing to do so. You must continue to invest, especially in branding and marketing.

Life’s tough enough without experiencing gloomy brands too! In their Lifestyle Trends report, WGSN identified that interior design will be increasingly geared towards harnessing the power of design to “energise the mind, body and soul” (2021) by elevating everyday moments and fostering joy.

Over the last year, we've faced pandemic pandemonium! Yet, we can only begin to imagine how tough it has been for frontline workers. Therefore, we pounced at the chance to show our support through Posters for the People. Alongside 18 other talented artists, we designed a poster to thank frontline workers.

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has changed. Many of us are working in silos, remotely, and away from our colleagues. However, this is hardly revolutionary for the creative industry! We are a hotchpotch of freelancers, collectives and agencies — flexible working is part of our DNA.

In this digital world, why is having a physical space still important?