Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Never respond to a difficult client in the heat of the moment," says design and motion director Chris Bain. Working out why a client is challenging in the first place is a job in and of itself," says designer and artist Duncan Buchanan-MacDonald. These tips from the Creative Boom community will help you on your way. Take a breath.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Of course, everyone's level of skill, experience and specialist knowledge is different, so don't assume that the specific rates they charge will necessarily apply to everyone. But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time. And so most of us just muddle through.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

But recent algorithm changes and a push for more video content have left many artists and designers struggling to enjoy the same likes and reach. But as SEO is constantly changing, courses and learning guides can become outdated quickly. Before you do anything else, read its Beginner's Guide to SEO. There's no magic wand.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 2, 2024

Creating Business Card Designs: A Comprehensive Guide Did you ever recognise how a plain sheet of card stock could have such an impact? This guide to creating business card designs will teach you how to make ones that leave an impression (the good kind!) No more templates or blah designs that scream corporate boredom.

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UX Collective

MAY 30, 2021

Since Google launched its User Experience Design course on Coursera , we at the UX Collective have seen an exciting influx of recently graduated students who are looking to learn more about our field. Digital product design continues to grow, year after year. The guide is broken down into 9 chapters: Why Design?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Designer Jessica Strelioff and strategist Danielle LaRoy realised they both loved the design world. In our exclusive interview, they discuss the thinking behind it. The design industry is really special," enthuses Jessica. but felt it could do better. So they teamed up to create a new kind of studio. One part verbal.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 6, 2024

This powerhouse partners with over 200 leading universities and companies like Yale, Google, IBM, and more to deliver thousands of courses on virtually every topic imaginable. Coursera's course catalogue covers everything from machine learning and business analytics to philosophy, music, and beyond.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 5, 2023

Top 10 Graphic Design Courses for Students Hey there, budding design enthusiasts! Welcome to our latest article, “Top 10 Graphic Design Courses for Students.” ” We know you're eager to dive into graphic design, and we're here to give you a leg up on your creative journey.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

A graphic designer is a multitude of things—they’re a visual communicator, a problem solver, a creative thinker; they work in editorial, typography, information design and many, many other things. In fact, getting a graphic design certificate can make a massive impact on your career. Read this post to learn why.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Graphic design is a great industry to be a part of, but it’s also an industry that is constantly changing and evolving. This means that sometimes graphic designers can feel like they’ve been left behind in the industry and their graphic design skills are no longer up to scratch. Subscribe to graphic design blogs.

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Just Creative

JUNE 19, 2023

Are you captivated by the world of graphic design or need some basic design advice for your marketing, but unsure where to start? Every professional graphic designer began where you are now, learning the fundamentals of graphic design. So, are you ready to embark on this exciting graphic design journey?

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Ultimate 8-Step Presentation Design Process. You would probably think of a presentation with well-designed and impressive slides. Thus, one key aspect that distinguishes a good from a great one is the presentation design process. Branding is perhaps the most crucial part of designing presentations.

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Just Creative

MARCH 4, 2021

Not only does it give you the ability to draw creations from scratch but you can also create painting, illustrations, graphic designs, and more with incredible detail. Not only does it give you the ability to draw creations from scratch but you can also create painting, illustrations, graphic designs, and more with incredible detail.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2022

The Ultimate WordPress Website Design Guide. Do you plan to design a WordPress website? Most of these WordPress website designers would tell you that creating a website is not a piece of cake. However, if you have a clear goal in your head, you have a chance to design a website that stands out.

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Back in early 2019, Shillington London graduate Mason El Hage was designing for London fintechs. Though, he always felt, despite a design degree, his skills were lacking and he wasn’t going to land his dream studio job. Why did you choose our course? How come you wanted to head back into design education?

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Abduzeedo

JULY 9, 2021

Reinventing the 'graphic design' handbook. We are taking a look at theguide.design which is a platform designed for 'Shillington Graphic Design course'. An experience designed by the fine folks from Standing By Co. where they have built an ultimate digital guide to learn the basics of graphic design.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Good UX Designers: The Keys to Creating Intuitive User Experiences With the smartphone revolution, user experience (UX) design has become more critical. But what exactly makes good UX designers? In this article, we'll explore the traits that good UX designers consistently demonstrate.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether for artists, designers, writers, musicians, crafters, or photographers, unique gift ideas can ignite imagination and fuel their passion for creativity. Unique Gift Ideas for Creative People When finding gifts for creative people, thinking outside the box and considering unique and inspiring ideas is essential.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 26, 2023

How to Learn the Basics of Design Design is the lifeblood of visual communication, a harmonious marriage of creativity and functionality that breathes life into ideas and crafts compelling experiences. As a universal language transcending boundaries, design has become an essential skill in our increasingly digital world.

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Shillington

MARCH 14, 2022

Back in 2020, Shillington made the decision to move our innovative graphic design course online. In September of that year, our first online cohort logged into Zoom and Shillington’s Online course was born. The Online course has been a roaring success—but, we don’t want you to just take our word for it. The Experience.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Looking for information on how to start a design blog and make money from it? Here is our step by step guide on the best way to start blogging (and how to make money from your blog). With this guide, you’ll be able to start your blog today in about 10 to 15 minutes and take your first steps into a larger world. Design your blog.

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UX Collective

AUGUST 19, 2023

Designing for engaging, delightful experiences in the age of AI Designers getting ready for the good fight There’s a lot of talk right now about the death of UX , the end of design as a discipline, and how the machines will replace us all. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again… Designers won’t be replaced by AI.

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Shillington

AUGUST 11, 2022

Having already spent five years studying a double degree at university, Yin Yin Wu had a career realisation—she wanted to pursue graphic design. Chatting to a graphic designer friend about her dilemma, he told her about how he studied at Shillington—going from an engineer to a graphic designer in just 3 months!

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 24, 2024

Product Thinking: The Mindset Driving Successful Products Product thinking is emerging as a crucial skill for building great digital products in the modern technology landscape. This article explores what product thinking encompasses, why it matters, and how organisations can nurture it. What Exactly is Product Thinking?

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Shillington

APRIL 19, 2021

At Shillington, we often get approached by prospective students who are eager to learn skills to start a graphic design career. Below we will demystify the pros and cons of getting a degree, share alternative learning resources and a variety of study options to learn design and how you can launch a career as a graphic designer.

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Shillington

JULY 18, 2022

Fresh out of university, having already spent 5 years studying , Yin had a career realisation—she wanted to pursue graphic design. Whilst chatting to a designer friend about her dilemma, they told her about how they studied at Shillington—going from an engineer to graphic designer in just 3 months! Why Shillington?

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2023

UX vs UI Design: A Comprehensive Guide For Beginners You have likely heard the terms UX and UI being tossed around the design world, but they are often misused interchangeably or out of context. The reality is that UX and UI are two distinct design disciplines that work together but have different roles. What is UX?

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Canny

JULY 27, 2021

Designing your website can be a bit of a slog at times, but we’re here to make it that much easier with our ultimate list of web design tips. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll have probably came across our popular post The Ultimate list of Branding Tips , and this is a follow up to that.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

We're not talking, of course, about the kind of jelly you had as a kid made by adding mass-produced cubes to boiling water. Both comic and monstrous, giant and miniature, these painted jellies were designed with food stylist Lou Kenney to capture the different characteristics of each jelly based on their size, colour and shape.

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The Branding Journal

JUNE 10, 2022

Let’s dive into what brand values and guiding principles are, why they’re critical to any brand strategy, and how you can define them for your brand. They refer to the “ideals” guiding the brand’s actions, such as environmental protection, diversity, solidarity, or transparency. What are brand values?

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Are you wondering how you can start learning graphic design? Read on to learn more about the foundation of design as you begin your design journey, along with inspirational content to discover why taking a graphic design course could be beneficial for you and more! Well, you’ve come to the right place!

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Are you someone who loves to express your creativity through designs and has a passion for graphic design but is still determining where to start your career? What is Freelance Graphic Design? You can do that too.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How To Get An Online Graphic Design Degree Graphic design is a fun, creative field that blends art and technology. As a graphic designer, you can use your artistic talents to communicate ideas visually through images, layouts, typography, colours, and more. An online graphic design degree could be perfect for you!

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 15, 2023

20+ UX Design Tips for Creating User Experiences Today, attention spans are fleeting, and users have endless options; delivering an exceptional user experience (UX) is imperative. Read on to learn how to make your product or service irresistible through the power of design. At its core, UX design is about empathy.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 13, 2024

The striking new logo, updated packaging, and fresh marketing campaigns can leave you wondering, “What were they thinking?” Think of it like a company going through a midlife reinvention after feeling stuck in a rut. This data will guide your new branding direction. Why Rebrand? An overhaul modernises the brand.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 6, 2023

Guide to Marketing Jobs: Journey Through the Maze Hey there, my friends! If you're thinking about venturing into a career in marketing, you may be entering a tangled landscape fraught with challenges, uncertainties, and unforeseen twists and turns. from 2020 to 2027. That's insane, right? between 2020 and 2030. between 2020 and 2030.

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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Designing for outcomes enables us to focus on customer needs and meaningful business results. But despite having a well-designed implementation, there is no guarantee that we can achieve product success. Instead, we must start shifting our thinking to an outcome-oriented mindse t. Shifting to an outcome-oriented mindset. ?

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