The DIY YouTube tutorials that designers swear by
Ahead of September, reacquaint yourself with our list of free video resources for designers in training, taken from the 1 Granary newsletter.
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The fashion industry’s best-kept secret? Asking for help
Mentorship can be a powerful tool to grow a brand or evolve your practice.
Nothing you design is sacred until it’s legally protected
Why emerging designers need to stop winging it with IP and start lawyering up.
What happened to Depop?
The app exploded in popularity during the pandemic, but changes to its algorithm in the years since have sent once loyal sellers to other platforms.
The better you understand your audience, the better your brand will perform
In today’s crowded market, success depends on more than product – it’s about knowing your consumer’s world.
The textile industry is due an overhaul, here's how to stay ahead
From overproduction to opaque supply chains, Borre Akkersdijk from BYBORRE knows how the industry operates and what needs to change.
An in-depth conversation with Marina Yee, the Antwerp Six enigma
Almost 40 years since the group officially became known by their group monicker, the designer reminisces about this vital era and her ensuing career.
Build a strong financial foundation to your brand, or the rest is pointless
Many designers believe budgeting constrains creativity. In reality, strong financial control is what makes sustained creativity possible.
IP laws explained for designers
It’s important to know how to protect your intellectual property, but also how to avoid infringing on others, too.
How to meaningfully build a brand’s visual identity
In an era of image saturation, good branding creates a visual world that people want to enter, inhabit and return to.
