Celebrating CREATIVITY IN LOCKDOWN The challenges of the past year have provided an opportunity for many designers and craftspeople to forge a new path in their creative endeavours, from diving into exciting collaborative projects to fulfilling long-held ambitions
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he unparalleled joys of creativity offer calm, respite and a more mindful approach to life. Engaging in an attention-absorbing process has long been highlighted as beneficial to well-being. In its February 2021 policy brief, the Crafts Council pointed to an increase in the amount of time contributed to creative groups during 2020, and to the creation of the National Centre for Creative Health. The latter was formed in response to a report detailing how the creative process helps increase well-being, with testimonies from Grayson Perry amongst others. For several designers and craftspeople, lockdown allowed time for personal and professional growth. Over the next few pages we learn how the changes that played out on the world stage have shaped the career paths of a number of creatives. Plus we provide a list of resources to help take the first steps to a pastime or career in the creative world.
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