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

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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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“What surrounds a brand shapes how it speaks”: designer Laura Beulens on the delicate art of building a visual identity

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With breaks between her freelance work, she’s found that this schedule has given her space to slow down in between client briefs and reflect on her unfolding practice, rather than “sprint from project to project”.

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Designer Gabrielle Adam is finding inspiration in everything cheesy, kitsch and fun

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POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Designer Gabrielle Adam is finding inspiration in everything cheesy, kitsch and fun The more silly something is, the more likely it is the freelance designer is going to be a fan.

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Ciaran Birch on crafting custom wordmarks and harbouring a “half-baked” bank of typefaces

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Words Ellis Tree — Date 30 July 2025 Work Graphic Design Typography Font Logo Identity Process The London-based designer Ciaran Birch has moved into the freelance life since we last caught up with him way back in 2019.

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How small studios stay independent in Korea

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Triangle, a small studio run by Kisung Jang, has been in operation for over 13 years and when combined with his freelance work, he’s been a designer for over 20. Recently, Triangle-Studio set out into the crowded cafe business with its space (1)by3 Firstbythree.

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You don’t need loads of cash to be a great creative – and we can prove it

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She urges , “One piece of advice I would give to anyone who wants to go freelance is to just put your work out there, especially on social media.” I learned how to be scrappy and pull off beautiful projects with a tiny, tiny budget,” Katrina reveals in a recent Youtube video about being laid off from her 9 to 5.

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Deadline extended for our Ones to Watch showcase – submit your work now!

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Criteria Applicants must comply with one of the below criteria to be considered for It’s Nice That’s Ones to Watch: You must have less than 12 months of professional experience in the creative industry, whether full-time, freelance, or as your primary source of income. Top Creative Companies Awards is back!