The Creative Industry

The Uk defines the creative industry as 'An industry that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property'.

Industry sectors include:

• Design
• Film
• Photography
• Broadcasting
• Advertising 
• Archetecture
• Publishing
• Software 
• Performing Arts

Creative marketplaces around the world are ever expanding and there is an increasing demand for new perspectives and creative outlooks. This unique industry is centred around artistry, knowledge and information, providing 1.8million jobs throughout different sectors in 2014 and contributed to approximately £76.9billion to the economy in 2013.  This platform allows passionate creatives the freedom to be multidisciplinary or specialists, delve into the world of freelancing or pursue a career with a business. There is an essence of this niche commerce in everything. Art, business and technology share the trade of intellectual property. There are a number of organisations and NGO's who are advocates of this trade and work hard to support its development and growth.