The creative industry website It's Nice That is currently experiencing technical difficulties related to its cookie consent management system, preventing users from accessing regular content and displaying only cookie configuration options.
Visitors to the London-based design and creativity platform are encountering an extensive cookie consent interface powered by Cookiebot, which categorizes cookies into four main types: Necessary (33 cookies), Preferences (6 cookies), Statistics (18 cookies), and Marketing (92 cookies). The system provides detailed information about data collection practices from various third-party providers including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Stripe, YouTube, and numerous other services.
The cookie management system reveals the website's complex data collection infrastructure, involving partnerships with major technology companies and advertising platforms. Google Analytics, Hotjar, and various social media tracking systems are among the numerous services that collect user behavior data for analytics and marketing purposes. Payment processing cookies from Stripe and e-commerce functionality from Shopify are also integrated into the platform's technical architecture.
Despite the technical issues preventing normal content access, the website's navigation structure remains visible, showcasing its typical categories including Projects & Creatives, Insights & Opinion, Resources & Advice, and Culture & Lifestyle. The platform, which has been "Inspiring Creativity Since 2007," normally features content across various creative disciplines including advertising, animation, architecture, art, graphic design, illustration, photography, and more.
The website's editorial team, including Jenny Brewer, Olivia Hingley, Ellis Tree, Elizabeth Goodspeed, and Liz Gorny, produces regular content series such as Nicer Tuesdays, The View From, POV, Forward Thinking, and Review of the Year. The platform maintains an active presence across multiple social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Users attempting to access specific articles are currently being redirected to a 404 error page stating "Page not found," indicating broader technical issues beyond the cookie management system. The website's search functionality, which normally provides access to over 35,000 articles and features across popular topics like branding, typography, sustainability, and technology, is also affected by these technical problems.
It's Nice That, headquartered at Ground Floor, Princes House, 37-39 Kingsway, London WC2B 6TP, has not yet issued an official statement regarding when normal service will be restored. The platform typically serves as a crucial resource for creative professionals and enthusiasts seeking inspiration and industry insights across multiple creative disciplines.
