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How people in the creative industry are feeling this week
A quick weekly snapshot of how creative work feels across design, film, writing, music, animation, games, architecture and craft.
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, of responses included the top feeling
How the work feels
People could choose up to three feelings.
Creative momentum
, out of 5The average reported sense of movement, from standing still to fully in motion.
What affects the work
Biggest obstacle,
The influence most often reported as getting in the way.
Biggest help,
The influence most often reported as helping the work.
What creative people said this week
We asked: “What would give your work more room?”
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