Creative Industries

Economic activities based on intellectual property and individual creativity.

creative sector

/kriˈeɪtɪv ˌɪndəstris/

The term 'creative industries' was popularized in the UK during the 1990s to describe a new sector of economic activity.

Creative industries are businesses that use imagination and talent to make things like movies, music, books, and games.

The UK's creative industries contribute significantly to the national economy
Many creative businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises
Digital technology has transformed how creative content is produced and distributed

What are creative industries? They involve creating original works using intellectual property
Who is involved? Artists, designers, musicians, writers, and filmmakers are often part of creative industries
What do they produce? They generate content like films, music, and software

cultural industries

economy tertiary sector

advertising architecture art and antiques design fashion film music publishing software

intellectual property content creation

economy

economic activity service industry