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We now have approximately 70 businesses across our studios with 115 creatives working in our spaces.
We are excited to be turning 10 and can’t wait for the next decade of creative adventures and projects and to continue supporting entrepreneurs.
In 2017 we set up a brand new venture called Womenfolk to celebrate and promote women design entrepreneurs. We were excited to be involved again with Belfast Design Week in its 3rd year & new design events such as Late Night Design.
We moved from 52 Hill Street to Cotton Court in the Cathedral Quarter – a building full of creative companies.
We set up Flock, a trading arm of Blick that brings together the creative talent involved with Blick to work on multidisciplinary creative projects.
Increased income from growing our organisation gave us the opportunity to expand the free support we provide for creative entrepreneurs including:
We opened Eighty81 Creative Workspace in Derry-Londonderry providing workspace for 18 businesses as well as the Nest incubation program, creative events and support.
In Belfast there was a growing market for our services so we opened a second set of premises in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter providing workspace for an additional 18 businesses.
2015 was the year of Irish Design and we secured funding to run a variety of design events and co-founded Belfast Design Week.
We secured a 3 year contract to manage the creative hub in Ebrington in Derry/Londonderry to provide incubation space, workspace and events and support for the creative industries within the city.
We developed the brand and concept for Eighty81 Creative Workspace on behalf of Ilex Urban Regeneration.
We moved into our first Cathedral Quarter premises allowing us to provide space for an additional 15 businesses.
With the premises being so close to Ulster University, we were able to connect more with students and startups and build our existing creative community through meetups and events.
From 2008 – 2010 we ran a variety of events and courses to support small and startup creative businesses within Belfast including Blick Business Blitz and the Evolve Programme.
We saw a need to create more interactive and engaging enterprise events and set up Creative Camp Belfast – an interactive un-conference style event design to connect local creative entrepreneurs and encourage them to share their stories and speak on various topics.
With support from Ulster University and Belfast City Council we moved into our first permanent space at 51 Malone Road.
We focused on becoming independently sustainable by renting our studio spaces, event spaces and offering virtual services. By the end of 2008 we provided space to 15 different creative businesses.
Blick was set up by a group of creative entrepreneurs struggling to find suitable creative studio space in Belfast.
Our first studio was a rented warehouse in the City Centre which we set up with the help of £5000 from UnLtd.
If you are interested in workspace, virtual services, room hire or coming to any of our events or any general enquiries get in touch.
Get in TouchWe are excited to introduce our new 2 day retreat called 'The Creative Start-up retreat'. - Karishma Kusurkar from Karishma’s world and Christine James from Blick Shared Studios will be running a 2 day creative enterprise retreat on the 5th & 6th of October. - They are aiming to empower and inspire creatives to make their creative business idea a reality. Having worked with creative businesses over the past decade, we wanted to create a tailor-made retreat for those in the creative sector looking to start something new. - We know that it can be particularly challenging to build a viable business in the creative sector and our hope is that this retreat makes it a little easier to understand how that could be made possible whilst ensuring your creativity is able to flourish. - Over the weekend retreat, we will focus on 4 key areas: - Values & Vision – understanding your values, vision and goals and how these will impact your creative business. - Your Customer Journey – understanding your customers’ values and needs, ensuring your business meets their needs and learning how to communicate with potential customers before, during and beyond launching a product or service. - Business idea & Skills – refining your business idea, products & services, understanding your USP, pricing your work, networking and making connections and managing your finances. - Communicating with your customers – creating a brand with integrity (visuals, words & actions), building an online presence that works (website, social media etc.) and presenting your work in person (sales, pitching & presentations) - At the end of the retreat participants will leave with a completed values and vision board, creative enterprise toolkit (useful resources & templates) and a creative business action plan. - The full course will cost £80. - Visit our website to book your space today! https://www.blickstudios.org/events/creative-start-up-retreat/
We are excited to announce our next event that is happening on the 10th September titled : SME’s Survival – Unlocking Your Business Potential With Your Customers Perspective - SME’s face significant challenges today. Accessing new customers and retaining existing customers is hard work. This is because customers today are spoiled for choice and have more options to choose from than ever before. But also, because habits are constantly changing as technology evolves around us. - This session is about offering SME’s practical tools that they can use for their business to help them access their customer, understand who they are and their habits. The more you understand about your customer, the more opportunities for you to increase revenue from different customer markets. Markets that you’re missing at the moment because the needs of certain customer groups is unknown to you. - There are only 10 places* available so booking fairly early on is essential. To book, https://elizabethmeehan.typeform.com/to/DD2lAM - *2 persons from each SME allowed. - This session forms part of USER-FACTOR a three-year project funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme, aiming to strengthen innovation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It is offered free but, offering the latest thinking in, it is worth £265 - Location: Blick Shared Studio, 46 Hill St Date & Time: 10th September, 6-9pm Booking: see link above and complete short form Further queries: info@coffeenosugar.co.uk Cost: freeImage credit: Roman Krafhttps://www.blickstudios.org/events/smes-survival-unlocking-your-business-potential-with-your-customers-perspective/ . . . #course #business #customerservice #blickstudios
We had the pleasure of interviewing @karishmakusurkar from @karishmasworld to discuss her new project called @atinyhistory that is launching on Friday 23rd of August. She will be having a launch at The Duncairn in Belfast on the 23.8, 6-8pm and runs until the 4th September. It will also launch at Odd One Out in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on 29th August, 3-5pm and runs until 4th October. - To read the full article, visit https://www.blickstudios.org/uncategorised/a-tiny-history-by-karishma-kusurkar/ . . . #storytelling #art #design #culture #inspiration #illustration #screenprint #beauty #multicultural #belfast #hongkong
Lovely quiet Wednesday in our Hill Street studio . . . #cathedralquarter #belfast #cosy #northernireland #architecture #photography #photographer #interiordesign #belfastcreatives #sharedworkspace #sharedstudio #workspace #coworking #creative #creativeindustries #design #designer #illustration #illustrator #femalecreatives #art #artist #author #nidesign #CQBelfast #plants #studio #plantstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy
Definitely another day for hiding away in the studio! . . . #walktowork #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #cqbelfast #ireland #northernireland #explorebelfast #explore #discoverni #trekkingni #niexplorer #travel #architecture #graffiti #wallart #art #artist #artwork #painting #design #creative #city #nidesign #cityscape #belfastcreatives #citylife #urban #loveireland #colour
Not long until the weekend now. Hope everyone’s having a great week so far! . . . #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #cqbelfast #northernireland #ireland #explorebelfast #discoverni #trekkingni #architecture #design #creative #city #nidesign #cityscape #belfastcreatives #citylife #urban #dukeofyork
We are excited to announce our next event called ' The Time is Now' in collaboration with @creatingaspace & @blickstudios that will be happening on the 8th October. - It's a project that we have been running for over two years where we focus on sharing stories from creative people. We are advocates about understanding the process of how to go for what you love, and mainly focus on people that are at the beginning and middle stages of their creative career. - For this, we are having another panel discussion titled : Life After University and it is an important discussion to have because so many people leave university and no one discusses the reality of what that looks like. - We have decided to change it up and do a panel call out for people that are current students, or graduates from college or university that would be interested in participating in sharing their story so far! - We will be running this for 2 weeks and there is 4-5 spaces available. If you are interested in being on our panel, please email your interest to creatingaspace17@gmail.com -
Join us on the 5th of October as we team up with local illustrator Danni Gowdy for our first illustration workshop for children aged 5-9 years. - Danni illustrated childrens book "Teach Your Giraffe to Ski" and is using this as the theme for the first workshop. Children will learn how to draw a skiing giraffe using a step by step guide, create fun and authentic backgrounds of ski slopes, trees , sun & clouds and learn how to choose colours and add finishing touches to bring their illustrations to life. - The workshop costs £10 and it will be held on the 5th October at Blick Studios Malone road. For more information and to book a space, please visit https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-illustration-club-ages-5-9-years/ . . . #blickevents #creative #childrenillustrations #creativeworkspace #community
There is something beautiful about the Malone Blick Studios on a rainy day. There is always beautiful light that inspires us to keep working on a rainy day like this! Hope everyone can stay dry and cosy today! . . . #blickstudios #creativeworkspace #belfast #creativestudios #creativestartups #light #beauty #inspiration
Beautiful light in our Hill Street studio this afternoon . . . #cathedralquarter #belfast #cosy #northernireland #architecture #photography #photographer #interiordesign #belfastcreatives #explorebelfast #sharedworkspace #sharedstudio #workspace #coworking #creative #creativeindustries #design #nidesign #CQBelfast #plants #studio #plantstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy
4 Weeks to go until we have come our Squarespace Course which is running from the 11th September til 2nd October. - We wanted to give you all a bit about who the facilitator is, what he does and what he is passionate about. - Founder of Two Digs Studio, Ronan Lunney is a Belfast based graphic designer who works with people to create individualistic minimal print and digital design. - " Since starting Two Digs in 2014, I find myself continually learning to better my practice as a graphic designer. - Regardless of the scale, I consider each project an opportunity to learn and I strive to always continue my growth as a creative. " - We know this course will be beneficial for people that want to take their projects/ business to the next level by building a website through Squarespace. To book your space, visit our website! - #squarespacedesigner #desginer #creative #blickacademy #belfast #empowerment #creativetools #mindset #entrepreneur #squarespace
New Blog: 'Know Your Values' to help you create a successful creative business/career and the life you want (link in bio) #blickstudios #TOPTIPS #businessownerslife #businesstips
New Plants 🌱🌿😍 #blickstudios #blickmalone #plants #officeplants #succulents #creativespace #coworkingspace #sharedspace
The Cathedral Quarter looking beautiful, even on the greyest of days . . . #walktowork #belfast #city #cathedralquarter #CQBelfast #northernireland #ireland #explore #cityscape #citylife #architecture #themerchanthotel #summer #belfastarchitecture #lovebelfast #explorebelfast #discoverni #niexplorer #VisitBelfast #BelfastCC
Beautiful bright start in Belfast this morning ☀️ . . . #walktowork #belfast #city #cathedralquarter #CQBelfast #northernireland #ireland #explore #cityscape #citylife #urban #architecture
Front row seats at this afternoon’s thunder and lightning storm up in our Hill Street mezzanine! . . . #cathedralquarter #belfast #CQBelfast #northernireland #ireland #architecture #hillstreet #belfastcreatives #sharedworkspace #workspace #coworking #creative #nidesign #design #studio #cosy #studiospace #officeplants #plants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #thunderstorm
Hello August! ☀️ . . . #walktowork #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #CQBelfast #ireland #northernireland #explore #travel #graffiti #wallart #art #artist #artwork #painting #design #creative #city #nidesign #cityscape #belfastcreatives #citylife #urban #loveireland #colour
Bit of a grey day in Belfast today, but nice and bright here in our Hill Street studio! . . . #cathedralquarter #belfast #northernireland #architecture #photography #belfastcreatives #sharedworkspace #sharedstudio #workspace #coworking #creative #creativeindustries #design #designer #nidesign
Our next Blick Animation club workshop for kids 6-14 is on Saturday 28th September 2-4pm. - The last sessions where almost booked out so don't miss your chance to book your tickets for any budding animators in your family. Tickets can be booked on our website https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-animation-club/
6 WEEKS TO GO! - We are excited to announce Blick Academy Squarespace 4 Week course on the 11th September to the 2nd October in Blick Studios. - The course will be lead by @two_digs_studio and he will be covering a range of different tips and information on how to build a Squarespace website. - He speaks about what is needed on your website, and maintaining a strong visual consistency that represents your idea, business or concept for the world to see. - If this sounds like something you would be interested in, check out our website for more information of what will be happening over the 4 Weeks! Spaces are starting to be booked up, so make sure you book your space and not miss out on this incredible course! https://www.blickstudios.org/events/blick-academy-squarespace-course/
Blick team meeting with @emogada who is helping with events and marketing @gemmaoneill who is helping us with social media and bits and pieces in the Cathedral Quarter sadly minus @rosysjames who is off on maternity at the minute. Esther and Gemma are both also Blick residents so show the best bits of Blick and have a good understanding of Blick and the work we do. Such a joy to work with them both #blickstudios #blickteam #teamwork #collaboration #creatives #belfastcreatives
#MeetTheResidents - We got to catch up with our Hill Street resident @gemmaoneill, who has also joined the Blick Team doing social media photographs for us in the Cathedral Quarter. - They gave us a really lovely and honest interview about their work creative balance. Gemma is a great asset to the team and gave us a lovely interview. To read the full article, you can read it at https://www.blickstudios.org/meet-the-resident/meettheresident-gemma-oneill/ - Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and getting time to slow down and appreciate. - Happy Wednesday! - #blick #blickresidents #creativeworkspaces #belfast
Always something to see in Belfast! Love our walk to work. What does everyone else see on theirs? . . . #walktowork #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #cqbelfast #ireland #northernireland #explorebelfast #explore #discoverni #trekkingni #niexplorer #travel #architecture #graffiti #wallart #art #artist #artwork #painting #design #creative #city #nidesign #cityscape #belfastcreatives #citylife #urban #loveireland #colour
An afternoon spent tending to our office plants in our Malone studios. The perfect job for this weather when it's too nice to sit at your desk 🌱 #🌿 #officeplants #indoorplants #indoorgardening #procrastination #plants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #blickmalone #blickstudios #creativespace #creativeworkspace #coworkingspace
Lovely bright Tuesday in our Hill Street studio ☀️ . . . #cathedralquarter #belfast #northernireland #architecture #photography #belfastcreatives #sharedworkspace #sharedstudio #workspace #coworking #creative #creativeindustries #design #designer #nidesign
Hope everyone has had a good start to the week so far today! . . . #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #cqbelfast #ireland #northernireland #explorebelfast #discoverni #trekkingni #niexplorer #architecture #graffiti #wallart #art #artist #artwork #painting #design #creative #city #nidesign #cityscape #belfastcreatives #citylife #urban #loveireland #colour
So nice to have a chat with these two clever ladies today (@karishmasworld @kyliekai) and hear more about their @atinyhistory project! Looking forward to their talk at @belfastprintworkshop on Tuesday too! . . . #illustration #illustrator #design #designer #history #collaboration #storytelling #kyliechan #karishmakusurkar #karishmasworld #print #atinyhistory #belfast #ireland #northernireland #art #artist #sharedstudio #cathedralquarter #exlplorebelfast #blickstudios #femalecreatives
We are very excited for the continuous journey of Blick. It is always good to take a moment to reflect on how far you've come and now that we are in the last half of 2019, we are evaluating how to improve and reach our goals. - Collaboration here at Blick is a vital part of our creative process and something that we advocate here in Belfast. In our blog ' 11 Year Lessons' we share our longstanding collaborative relationships with different creative individuals such as @seedheadarts for our Faculty Workshops, @creatingaspace for our Time is Now events, @infinitejestcomedy & @karishmakusurkar for our podcast @stbdpodcast , @shesaid_design for @womenfolk.co and many individuals and organisations for @belfastdesignwk . - To read the full article on our website, visit https://www.blickstudios.org/blog-posts/11-year-lessons-blog-2/
Sun is shining and not the worst message to come across on the way to the studio this morning! . . . #showsomelove #love #belfast #lovebelfast #cathedralquarter #summer #sun #ireland #northernireland #city #cityscape #urban #graffiti #wallart #art #artist #artwork #design #belfastcreatives
