From career-defining advice to industry-critical debates, these are the stories that informed, challenged and empowered us on the Learner Platform in 2025.
Over the past year, we have continued to develop BRICKS Learner Platform into a vital resource for emerging and established creatives navigating an industry defined by uncertainty, innovation and change. From practical guidance on portfolios, pitching and alternative career paths, to deeper examinations of labour rights, fair pay and education, our most-read and most-discussed articles reflect the questions creatives are actually asking and the realities they are facing.
This round-up brings together the standout pieces of the year, from workshop highlights and interviews with industry experts, to critical essays on industry changes and how-to guides for handy skills. Whether you’re rethinking your route into industry, building your sustainable creative practice, or interrogating how the industry operates at large, these are the stories that shaped the conversation in 2025.
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Should I Study A Master’s Degree? (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
This week, the BRICKS team speaks to 5 creatives with master’s degrees about their experiences studying.
5 Things We Learned At Kathryn Hewitson’s Workshop (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
We round up the key takeaways & best advice from Pristine founder Kathryn Hewitson’s workshop that we hosted this Tuesday.
Here’s why it’s time for fashion workers to unionise (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
This week, BRICKS deputy editor Maddy Reid speaks to Michael Miller, co-founder of the Bectu trade union Fashion UK branch.
BRICKS Office Open Day: Our Key Takeaways (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
We’re sharing some of the advice we shared that was frequently asked and discussed during our office open days in April and May.
How To: Curate Your Creative Portfolio (With Free Template) (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
The BRICKS team shares their top tips for editing the perfect portfolio, using feedback given at the BRICKS Office Open Day.
How We Captured our CMAT Cover Shoot in Just 4 Hours (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
BRICKS founder Tori West shares her creative process behind producing BRICKS’ latest digital cover with Irish superstar CMAT.
In 2025, what does it mean to be paid fairly in fashion? (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
Following the discourse on Recho Omondi’s $55,000 job listing, BRICKS deputy editor Madeline Reid discusses “hustle culture”, role-creeping and nuanced expectations.
Should I intern at a magazine or just start my own? (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
The BRICKS team speaks to 4 magazine founders about the challenges of navigating creative vision with financial reality, and whether skipping the traditional internship route is worth it.
How-To: Get Editors to Open Your Pitch Email (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
The BRICKS team shares how to write an enticing pitch email that stands out in a cluttered inbox.
Knowing Your References: Creating Beyond the Pinterest Era (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
The BRICKS team reflect on the importance of referencing following Grace Wales Bonner’s appointment at Hermès.
Want expert advice on how to build a successful social series? (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
We’re sharing our key insights from our exclusive Learner Platform panel with Chani Ra, Emilie Mendham, and WhatZaraLoves.
The stories that reshaped the creative industry in 2025 (Si apre in una nuova finestra)
From AI to arts funding, 2025 forced the creative industries to confront uncomfortable truths about who owns work, who gets paid fairly, and who is held accountable.
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