I work in advertising, but try not to make it my life. I love writing, art and design - and focus my time on these when I'm not working or hanging out with my family.
I love the Australian take on the world of art & design. They seem to pull from Asia & the States, but still maintain a sense of themselves as they process everything.
Looks like they're hosting a conference/market/workshops from July 31 until the 15th of August in Sydney. If you're lucky enough to get there, looks like a pretty cool event.