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How Loughborough's graphic design BA is shaping the industry's leaders

Creative Boom

His career began while still at university when he established himself as a freelance designer and worked on branding, web design, and brand strategy. He later became a D&AD New Blood Graphite Pencil winner and won an internship with The Walt Disney Company, where he championed sustainable packaging initiatives.

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Humberto Cruz on defining artistic success and building a personal brand

Creative Boom

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. Having studied graphic design at college in San Diego in 2007, Humberto told Everpress that graduating into a recession made it difficult to find full-time work as a creative.

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Creative Boom at 15: What we stand for, and why creatives should care

Creative Boom

Creative Boom was founded by Katy Cowan in Manchester in 2007. We launched in the middle of the 2007 global economic crisis. Here are some key findings so far: Work status: Most of you are self-employed or freelancers (46.3%), with a significant portion working full-time (38.5%). Of these, 61.2% Education: 54.3%

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50+ Best Tools for Freelancers to Scale and Grow

Inkbot Design

50+ Best Tools for Freelancers to Scale and Grow I'm thrilled to introduce you to the ultimate resource for scaling and growing your freelance business. As a seasoned entrepreneur and brand strategist , I know firsthand just how challenging it can be to build a thriving freelance career. Let's get started!

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16 of the best online shops to buy original art prints for your home

Creative Boom

In fact, you probably spend every working day meticulously crafting amazing-looking work for your company or freelance clients – not just because you want praise and reward. Bold & Noble Bold & Noble was born at the kitchen table of Jane Tobitt and David Wardle back in 2007. As a creative, you're by nature a visual person.

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The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work

Inkbot Design

The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work Freelancing has become an increasingly popular way for skilled professionals to find flexible work opportunities. With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs. What is a Freelancing Website?

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7 of the Best Vector Sites for Graphic Designers

Spoon Graphics

Vecteezy has been one of the most popular sites for vector graphics since it launched in 2007 (right around the same time that the Spoon Graphics Blog launched). If you’re a freelance designer, a blogger, or anyone else who needs a lot of quality resources, the Pro membership will prove to be an outstanding value. VectorStock.

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