How Is a Creative Cluster Defined?

The answer is there are various ways to define a creative cluster. Here is one useful example from the United Kingdom.

The creative cluster has been defined by the UK Government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport as "…those activities which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property."

In the UK, creative Industries include:

» Advertising.
» Architecture.
» Crafts and designer furniture.
» Fashion clothing.
» Film, video and other audiovisual production.
» Graphic design.
» Educational and leisure software.
» Live and recorded music.
» Performing arts and entertainments.
» Television, radio and internet broadcasting.
» Visual arts and antiques.
» Writing and publishing.