Too often a design or architecture degree is seen as a means to an end (a job in an established practice). But imagine for one moment that there are no employers, no firms to send your CV to, no interviews to be had. How would you forge your own path after graduation? The most ingenious and driven designers have found ways of making opportunities for themselves across the creative disciplines. The book celebrates the various strategies that students and graduates are taking to gain exposure, while also including interviews and inspirational advice from those who are now enjoying success. This edition includes six new case studies and a new chapter on social enterprise.