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Studio BND's Ben Mottershead on Living with ADHD as a Creative and Refusing to Fit In

Briefbox sits down with Ben Mottershead, director of Studio BND to find out more about the challenges of living with ADHD as a creative, advice on how to tackle unpaid internships and his refusal to sacrifice his own identity for the sake of fitting in.

24 Feb 2022 • 12 min read

Studio BND's Ben Mottershead on Living with ADHD as a Creative and Refusing to Fit In

Briefbox sits down with Ben Mottershead, director of Studio BND to find out more about the challenges of living with ADHD as a creative, advice on how to tackle unpaid internships and his refusal to sacrifice his own identity for the sake of fitting in.

Guides

How to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Graphic Design and Illustration Award

In our latest industry insight, we've put together our list of the top tips and tricks you'll need to 'wow' the judges and substantially increase your chances of winning an award for your graphic design and illustration projects.

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How&How's Cat How on The Importance of Using Your Head While Following Your Heart

Briefbox sits down with Cat How, one half of design and illustration agency How&How, to learn more about what it takes to work as husband and wife, the joys of working on climate-positive causes, and how a shift to remote working has helped change the creative industries for the better.

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Catching Up with Pickle Illustration: The Importance of Connecting with Others

Part two of our two-part interview series with Pickle Illustration, a Birmingham-based creative illustration agency specialising in characterful and engaging visuals on murals and printed goods.

Guides

Choosing the Right Website Builder for your Online Design and Illustration Portfolio

In this latest guide from the Briefbox team, we’ll be taking a look through six of the most popular website building platforms available today and giving you the knowledge to help you identify which option is right for you as a graphic designer or illustrator in the creative industries.

Inspiration

Made With Briefbox - September 2021

Our ongoing monthly series where we highlight talented Briefbox students using our learning material to keep their skills sharp.

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Catching Up with Pickle Illustration: The Ups and Downs of Growing a New Illustration Studio

Part one of our two-part interview series with Pickle Illustration, a Birmingham-based creative illustration agency specialising in characterful and engaging visuals on murals and printed goods.

Inspiration

Student Spotlight - Cynthia Tran Vo

Featuring only the very best up-and-coming talent, our Student Spotlight series highlights the work that really stands out from the crowd across the growing Briefbox community.

Guides

How to Write a Freelance Contract as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator

In this latest helpful guide from the Briefbox team, we go into detail about some of the most important things to consider when writing a contract as a freelance graphic designer or illustrator.

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Studio BND's Ben Mottershead on Living with ADHD as a Creative and Refusing to Fit In

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