Developed by the British Council in collaboration with creative leaders, the Creative HubKit is a practical guide designed to support the development, sustainability, and growth of creative hubs worldwide. Hubs—whether physical spaces, online platforms, or mobile networks—act as vital meeting points for creatives, entrepreneurs, and communities to collaborate, innovate, and drive local economies. This toolkit shares insights on defining a hub's vision, building strong networks, designing relevant services, and ensuring long-term sustainability. With global case studies and expert advice, the Creative HubKit helps emerging hubs establish solid foundations, foster partnerships, and scale their impact while centering the needs of their communities. It’s an essential resource for anyone looking to build, manage, or support creative spaces that generate social, cultural, and economic value.

The Design Skills Report explores the evolving skills landscape within the design economy and highlights the growing demand for design talent across industries. As design becomes increasingly integrated into sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and services, the need for a diverse set of skills—including creativity, digital proficiency, problem-solving, and collaboration—continues to rise. The report emphasizes the importance of investing in design education, fostering lifelong learning, and ensuring greater inclusivity within the field. By strengthening the pipeline of future design professionals and equipping them with the skills needed to adapt and innovate, the design economy can continue to drive sustainable growth, social impact, and global competitiveness.

Prepared by Nesta in collaboration with the British Council, the Creative Enterprise Toolkit is designed to support creative entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into sustainable businesses. Providing practical tools and guidance, the toolkit helps creatives shape their business model, identify their audience, and build long-term financial strategies. By offering step-by-step methods tailored to the needs of creative sectors, the toolkit empowers individuals to transform creative ideas into successful enterprises, contributing to the growth of the creative economy.

Prepared by the UK Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Creative Industries Council (CIC), the Creative Industries Sector Vision sets out a long-term plan to support the growth of the UK's creative industries by 2030. The vision focuses on driving innovation, supporting talent, and strengthening the global competitiveness of the sector. With a goal to grow the creative industries by an additional £50 billion and create one million extra jobs by 2030, the report highlights key priorities such as boosting creative skills, expanding access to finance, fostering regional creative clusters, and investing in research and development. By placing creativity at the heart of the UK’s future economy, the vision aims to build a resilient, inclusive, and world-leading creative sector.

Prepared by Dr. Gaetano Dimita, published by WIPO, November 2023. The report explores the complex relationship between video games and intellectual property (IP), highlighting how video games combine various creative elements such as software, music, design, narrative, and visual art. It provides an overview of the global video game industry, emphasizing its economic and cultural impact, and explains how different areas of IP law—including copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets—apply throughout the life cycle of a game. The report also discusses emerging trends like user-generated content, live streaming, and esports, underlining the need for flexible legal frameworks to support innovation while protecting rights holders.

Prepared by BOP Consulting for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this report offers practical guidance on how creative professionals can generate income from their work through effective use of intellectual property (IP). Focusing on sectors like music, film, publishing, and gaming, it explains how rights such as copyright, trademarks, and design protection support sustainable creative careers. By highlighting key strategies for protecting, licensing, and monetizing creative content, the report emphasizes the importance of IP in ensuring that creative individuals and businesses can thrive in a rapidly changing, digital-first global economy.