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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Make connections outside social media.

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Vanderbrand: The Toronto studio crafting identities rooted in place and purpose

Creative Boom

Having been at the helm of her own agency since 2008, Vander Herberg has some useful words of wisdom for those looking to establish their own creative studio. In more concrete terms, she adds that it's vital to build a strong portfolio that showcases your capabilities, and leverage social media as best you can to showcase your work.

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

Creative Boom

Her ability to apply traditional design principles to modern media formats beautifully demonstrates how Loughborough graduates are equipped to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Working with KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa and Behzinga places Sammy at the forefront of digital content creation in the second half of the 2020s.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Collins Co-founded by Brian Collins in 2008, this eponymous studio operates out of New York and San Francisco and is known for its transformative branding work for Spotify and Dropbox, among others. Its work often blends bold visual design with strategic storytelling, creating memorable brand identities that resonate on a global scale.

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Adam Shub's handmade pixel paintings hark back to a simpler time

Creative Boom

Of all his paintings, though, Adam's favourite is a 2008 piece depicting characters from the Mega Man games. I'm keeping it under wraps until it's done, but I've posted some teaser pics on my social media." "I also did a 36"x36" painting from the game Contra that was essentially a giant movie poster design," he adds. "I

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8 of the best new courses on business development for creatives

Creative Boom

In 2008 Sonja Rasula self-funded her first business, Unique Markets, by risking her entire 401k retirement savings. You'll learn to read and interpret basic metrics for your website and social media; create a brand Bible for yourself; develop a 'sticky' website that keeps people engaged, and use social media effectively.

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DM 15th Anniversary: Looking Back at Trade Show Highlights

Design Milk

I can’t recall how or when I found out about furniture trade shows, but I remember walking the floors of Dwell on Design in 2008 and being both excited and inspired by what I was seeing. Beyond being a media partner, Design Milk and WantedDesign work closely all year long to bring original content to both audiences.