A journal with a point of view.
A practical field guide to commissioning creative work and understanding the people behind it.
Who this is for
Melbourne commissioners, independent creatives and small businesses. Our journal pairs researched guides with practical resources: specific places and organisations, questions worth asking, and ways to turn an observation into a useful decision.
How to use the publication
Start with a subject in the journal, follow its primary sources, then explore the directory for related organisations. The field tool turns your own notes into a downloadable brief. You can use it without an account, and your answers stay in the browser tab.
A clear editorial boundary
Researched guides draw on published source material and identify it. Practical guides offer original frameworks and illustrative examples. We do not present source research as a personal visit, interview or product test. A directory entry is a useful starting point, not a paid ranking.
The editorial desk
Articles are published under the Creative Melbourne editorial desk byline. Corrections, source suggestions and story proposals can be sent through the publication’s contact form. We welcome specific information that makes a guide more accurate or useful.