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The Editorial Formula
What makes a fashion story actually feel like a story?
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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10 Prompts to Build Your Art Direction Portfolio
Simple prompts to sharpen your taste, style, and storytelling
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How Styling Builds Brand Identity
How to craft a styling direction as an art director that supports brand identity
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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The Art Director's Visual Library
50+ Tools, resources, and sites I actually use for research
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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How I’d Build a Career in Art Direction From the Ground Up Today
With all my insights: a step-by-step roadmap to get started without school or industry contacts
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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How to Pitch an Art Direction Concept So People Get It Instantly
Because good concepts don’t speak for themselves --> you do
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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Every Type of Art Direction Guide
Discover 20 unique paths in art direction, from social content to luxury campaigns, and the skills you need for each.
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
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The Art of Colour: Practical Applications in Art Direction and Brand Storytelling #3
How to bring your colour choices to life in campaigns
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
Every Place You Can Work as an Art Director
A complete guide to the industries and workplaces where art directors build their careers, from agencies to brands and beyond.
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Zoë Yasemin Akihary
A List of Industry Insights I've Learned As an Art Director
Practical advice, lessons learned, and insights to navigate the creative industry as an art director
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A List of My Favourite Art Direction Inspiration Resources
From independent magazines to mood boarding tools and beyond that
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