Business Practice
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Scam emails and avoiding fraudulent 'clients'
It’s good to be vigilant: this guide helps you understand whether an enquiry you have received is legitimate or not.
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How to licence Illustration
Illustration operates based on a licensing model. Read this guide to understand what this means for you as a commissioner.
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Guide to Commissioning
A checklist for understanding the commissioning process, whether you are the illustrator or commissioner.
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Code of Conduct for Illustrators
This code of conduct outlines a standard for ethics and professional conduct, which we advise following wherever possible.
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Code of Practice for Agents
This code of conduct outlines a standard for ethics and professional conduct which all Member Agents must agree to.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) updates
This resource shares information about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) situation, including opinion pieces, updates on our campaigning work, and more.
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Diversity and Equality Resources
This resource includes websites, articles, and organisations specialising in diversity and equality. It is a working document, we welcome additions.
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Working with Disabled Illustrators
This guide includes tips to open up your commissions to all, including how to work effectively with disabled illustrators.
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Preparing for Portfolio Consultations
Whether you’re a freshly minted illustration graduate looking to find your niche, a self-taught artist looking to explore ...
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UK Studio Space Directory
This list has been compiled as a way to aid with your research. You can contact studios directly to enquire about ...
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Editorial Illustration Basics
Producing images for newspapers, magazines and their online equivalents can be an exciting, fast turnover challenge. In this ...
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Branding Illustration Basics
What are the basics you need to know about illustration for branding? In this resource we explain the industry, what you’ll ...
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Illustration for Children Basics
Inside Illustration: all of the essential information you need to know about illustrating for children.
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Site Specific Illustration Basics
Inside Illustration: all of the essential information you need to know about site specific illustration.
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Illustration for Publishing: Book Covers Basics
Inside Illustration: all of the essential information you need to know about illustrating for book covers.
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How to get into Editorial Illustration
Inside Illustration: an in-depth guide to how to get started if you are interested in editorial illustration.
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How to get into Site Specific Illustration
Inside Illustration: an in-depth guide to how to get started if you are interested in site specific illustration.
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How to get into Illustration for Publishing: Book Covers
Inside Illustration: an in-depth guide to how to get started if you are interested in illustrating book covers.
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How to get into Branding Illustration
Interested in creating work and being commissioned for branding illustration? The AOI's indispensable info-packed guide is ...
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How to get into Illustration for Children
Creating work and being commissioned for illustration that's focused on children can be very rewarding. The AOI's ...
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What Clients Expect
An overview of the different types of illustration clients and what you can expect from these types of commissions.
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What to Look for in an Agent
Some useful insights and considerations in view of working with an agent.
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Insurance for Illustrators
Many people are comfortable with getting insurance for their homes, car and travel – but it’s also important to consider ...
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What Brexit means for you
The implications of Brexit for creative freelancers based in the UK.
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NFTs What you need to know
The ins and outs of NFTs, from a legal & ethical perspepctive, including what they are and where illustrators stand.
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GDPR - An introduction
A closer look at GDPR, what it is and what this means for illustrators.
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Privacy Policy Template
A Privacy Policy template to help illustrators and agents to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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Two Week Business Plan
A plan to help your online presence, attracting commissions, grow your business knowledge and set you up for success.
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Long Term Business Plan Guide
An introduction to business planning, offering ideas to get illustrators started building their all-important business plan.
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Mental Health for Creative Freelancers
A free guide to help creative freelancers look after their mental wellbeing, including important details,for anyone struggling.
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Get the most out of your Membership
A guide for members on how to get the most out of your membership and start using your membership benefits.