How a start-up clothing brand made it big
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We meet the founder of an e-commerce business and hear of how trading is going after being open for five months.
Social media culture has highlighted how people compare their bodies to those they follow, which has lead to a growth in cheap cosmetic surgery.
How 'Wonky veg' can fix the climate crisis
8 Mins read
Artefact looks at the impact supermarket’s cosmetic specifications on produce has on food waste and climate change by speaking to farmers and NGOs
The impact of Instagram's new algorithm
4 Mins read
Model claims that Instagram’s new algorithm has forced the modelling world to learn and adapt to new strategies to maintain their visibility on social media.
The writer turning fanfiction into a career
4 Mins read
Ellena Whitfield wrote fanfiction The Chase at the age of 14, she tells us about the writing process and how her life has changed now the story has been viewed 15 million times.
Covid and the future of the creative industries
5 Mins read
The future of the arts and creative sector has been hit hard by the pandemic, Artefact looks into the effects it’s having on creative futures.
Just a modern rock song
4 Mins read
Ahead of Belle and Sebastian’s latest album release, we talk to the band’s guitarist, Stevie Jackson, about how it came about during the pandemic lockdown.
How pandemics have threatened humanity
5 Mins read
Artefact explores how pandemics have affected the world throughout history and compare them to the modern-day coronavirus.
Putting Portugal on the musical map
3 Mins read
In light of Covid-19, one Portuguese band created their own label. We talk to them about the label and their experience of being in a band in Portugal.
Is your acne affecting you mentally?
4 Mins read
We examine how acne can cause mental health issues and speak to people who are growing a supportive community to help people with the disorder.