Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Fen Acey is a freelance graphic designer based in the North East of England with a passion for the food and drinks industry. Having studied at Norwich University of the Arts with a degree in Design for Publishing and graduating in 2015, Fen has spent the last eight years in a mix of design jobs.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Top 20 Tips for Going Freelance: Ultimate Checklist Going freelance is an exciting and liberating career move. However, freelancing requires dedication, self-discipline, business savvy, and managing multiple roles beyond your core professional skills. Use this to shape the type of freelance work you pursue. Ideal clients.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Graphic design offers endless opportunities to showcase your talent, make meaningful connections, and craft unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences. Art Architect Art direction invites you into a fulfilling career of creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 22, 2024

As a designer with dreams of launching your own business, you’re not just creating art; you’re crafting a brand, a vision, and a livelihood. Invest time and resources in crafting a brand that tells a story, evokes emotions, and leaves a lasting impression. Header image by @rh2010 via Adobe Stock.

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HONGKIAT

JULY 29, 2021

If there’s anything that could make a freelancer more marketable, it’s the power and allure of their website portfolios. And among freelancers, there’s none other than designers who feel the need to make their websites more visually appealing. 5 Ways to Make Passive Income For Freelance Designers. Yul Moreau.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Malin's journey began in Sweden, where she initially studied animation at the Royal College of Art Craft & Design before embarking on an MA in animation and illustration at HSLU in Luzern, Switzerland, in 2010.

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Just Creative

MARCH 23, 2024

Kristen Nikosey: The Art and Craft of Communication Janet Allinger: With Tongue Planted Firmly in Cheek Laura Smith: Reinventing Retro Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Debbie Millman: Modern Design Discourse’s Chief Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Bigger is definitely better. Her book illustrations are rich.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2023

Freelance Design Jobs: Empowering Creativity and Flexibility Welcome to a brand-new conversation, we have today – about a revolutionary shift in the world of work. For many, it's the reality of being a freelance designer. This has opened many possibilities for freelance designers and those working within established design firms.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2022

Having recently gone freelance thanks to a successful run on Everpress , he shares his insights on what it means to be successful and how to build a following. Freelance work was certainly welcome, but to make ends meet, he kept working in the same grocery store job he'd had since high school. It feels like therapy, in a way.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

It's the kind of highly original and inventive art project that puts a smile on people's faces and makes life on a dull and dreary morning that little bit more bearable. Indeed, the Australian-born creative who's lived in London since 2017 is on a mission to use art, design, and technology to tackle social issues in his adopted community.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. About a year before the pandemic hit, Ferran went freelance, and worked for a number of small, boutique studios in London including Any Other Name , Accept & Proceed , Here Design and Winkreative. There's no way around it.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 22, 2023

Freelance illustrator Tasia Graham specialises in creating artwork that explores womanhood, cultural identity and imagination. Describing herself as an imaginative storytelling artist, Tasia Graham has found success by working with the likes of the BBC, the Financial Times, and the University of Arts London.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"I have always loved expressing myself," says Henri Campeã , a queer visual artist, illustrator, 2D animator and art director hailing from the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil. This was ultimately the start of a blossoming relationship with the craft of illustration, alongside a love of clay, paper sculptures and acting.

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Shillington

MARCH 14, 2023

Looking to become a freelance graphic designer ? At Shillington, with over 25 years experience, we know a thing or two about turning people from graphic design zeroes to freelance heroes—and we thought it would be helpful to share some of their experiences and journeys with you. ” Read more from Sarah.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2020

Freelance & Entrepreneurship. Storytelling 101: Character, Conflict, Context & Craft. View top Fine Art Courses. Personal Branding: Crafting Your Social Media Presence. Storytelling for Leaders: How to Craft Stories That Matter. Freelance & Entrepreneurship. Photography. Illustration.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Having worked as both a freelance and in-house artist for clients such as IYN Gallery, Tokyoiter and Adobe, Goldie's career so far is a culmination of a lifelong love of the ritual of drawing, creating and experimenting. She creates characters out of the simplest shapes, but all her art feels endearing and charming.". © Goldie Cai.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We chat with an independent designer and art director at YouTube Music about his inspirations, career trajectory, and the importance of learning from setbacks. At least in the case of Min , a graphic designer and art director based in New York who graduated in 2020 and is currently working at Google YouTube Music.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. From an early age, art and design has always been a big part of my life," he tells Creative Boom. "I

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Inkbot Design

MAY 26, 2023

7 Best Digital Marketing Services for Freelancers Owning a business can be exhausting, especially if it's just a startup and you manage everything independently. This article explores seven highly effective services provided by freelance digital marketers. A professional and prudent Email Blast can lead you to the market's mainstream.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Art has been known to bear many remedial qualities, after all. In that situation, it felt like I got the 'permission' to try art school, and I've been grateful ever since." She studied illustration at the HKU University of the Arts in Utrecht, graduated two years ago, and has since worked as a freelancer.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 10, 2024

Logo Design Rules: 10 Golden Rules for Crafting Logos Logos are one of the most vital elements of any brand's visual identity. This comprehensive guide covers all the essential logo design rules, best practices, tips, examples, and more to equip you with the knowledge for crafting brilliant logos. So, let's dive in!

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Like most artists, it's a craft she began practising in childhood when she would spend her time sketching alongside her sister. She's why I didn't quit it during my university years," says Julie, who only attended art school for a couple of weeks before going to university to study to become a history teacher. It wasn't easy, though."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity. Her mother bought her a watercolour kit when she was a young child, and they would sit and paint together and craft for hours. She also thanks her art teacher, who helped her lean more towards a creative subject in her further education. "My It's a win-win for all.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It really sucks to be rejected by a potential employer or freelance client. The most obvious example is when another freelancer has done something extremely similar to the project in question, and you haven't. So reach out to someone you trust – a friend, mentor, or fellow freelancer.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2023

The passionate freelance illustrator from China has been working across editorials, ad campaigns, fashion and printed editions for the last ten years, and in every piece, his excitement appears to overflow from the page. Out of all his many projects so far, Zhang particularly enjoyed his recent fan art series, Brew Ha Ha!,

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Across the full family, characters stand tall in a range of styles, from heavy-footed and funky platforms to slim lifts that lend it an ethereal, art nouveau vibe. Its design was inspired by book covers from the first half of the 20th century, particularly those crafted in the 1930s for the renowned publisher Albatross.

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Abduzeedo

AUGUST 24, 2023

Ewelina Gąska: Crafting abstract realms through her 3D Posters AoiroStudio 0824—23 In the realm of design and illustration, there are creators who possess a unique ability to transport viewers into otherworldly dimensions through their artistry. Abstract Art Ewelina Gąska is a freelance designer and illustrator based in Warszawa, Poland.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 24, 2024

Art for Sale: Turning Designs into Masterpieces Ever wondered what it would be like to see your designs hanging on someone’s wall as a piece of art? Let your designs tell a story, and watch them find their way into the hearts (and homes) of art enthusiasts. Well, it’s time to unleash your creativity on the world.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2023

Freelancing while living in the city can be an absolute dream. You've ditched the commute and work from home, but you still manage to stay connected with your fellow creatives, meeting up in bars and cafes, maybe popping into a local co-working space, and taking advantage of countless arts and cultural events around you.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

In 2017, she was accepted into Maryland Institute College of Arts with a scholarship. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco. To date, the designer has released countless projects that present a harmonious mix of legibility and craft. However, Sumangla took this as a challenge.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2022

Full of disruptive thinking, ambitious ideas and fresh approaches, the show features 3,000 young creatives practising disciplines including art, ceramics, fashion, furniture design, graphic design, jewellery design, product design, textiles and woodwork. Work on show.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

During that time, Alimo studied digital art and learnt how to tell stories rather than just create paintings. I ended up freelancing for different surf companies doing catalogues and t-shirt graphics. This time, he moved to San Francisco, where he started freelancing for large tech companies. It ruled." My merch was taking off."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

It's the art of telling stories that drives Luke Brookes , an award-winning illustrator based in Staffordshire whose vivid, graphic brushstrokes bring atmosphere and energy to everything he creates. Whilst constantly perfecting your craft, try to represent a wide range of work in your portfolio.

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High on Design by Wix

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Here's everything you need to know on the journey to become a freelance graphic designer. Starting a freelance career can unleash a wide range of emotions, from the terrifying to the empowering. How to become a freelance graphic designer. When becoming your own boss, you have the freedom to set your own rules.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. Not only do his favourite musicians crop up in his art – just look at Kurt Cobain rocking the Batman look – the craft also provided a useful template for Van's work ethic.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Organised in 1971 by community leaders and activists, The Bronx Museum in New York was founded on the belief that art is essential for the path to social justice and that it should be free for the community to experience and enjoy. Brooklyn-based strategy and design studio Team brought this mission to the fore with a new brand identity.

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