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Bored of Pinterest? 8 alternatives to try for design inspiration

Creative Boom

Founded in 2010, Pinterest has revolutionised the way people discover, collect and share ideas through its virtual pinboards. Studios and freelancers across the world have it bookmarked for graphic design inspiration and visual exploration. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms.

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A helpful guide to marketing for creative freelancers who want to quit Instagram

Creative Boom

Instagram has been a beloved tool to creatives everywhere since its launch in 2010. Why freelance graphic designers don't get featured in the press (and how to fix that). Quick PR and marketing tips for busy freelance graphic designers and illustrators. Image licensed via Adobe Stock. We explore some options.

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

Creative Boom

He's illustrated the showstoppers and signatures since the very first season of the show aired back in 2010, but his subject matter wasn't always of the foodie variety. Even if you don't know Hovey by name, you'll have seen his infamous illustrations on TV every year during the Great British Bake Off.

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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. Luke Pearson (class of 2010) Luke Pearson is an illustrator with an impressive client roster that includes The New Yorker, The New York Times, Penguin, and Disney Television Animation.

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Mixing watercolour with hand-cut illustrations, the unique work of Marcel George

Creative Boom

Freelance illustrator and artist Marcel George has a unique style, combining watercolour and hand-cut illustrations. You graduated in 2010 – how has your work developed in that time? And how has freelancing changed? The emergence of Instagram has changed things a lot for freelancers. © Marcel George. © Marcel George.

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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

Creative Boom

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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Cherish to flourish: how to build a lasting relationship with your clients

Creative Boom

This unofficial holiday is celebrated on 19 March every year, and it's a day for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to show appreciation to their clients. International Client Day was started in 2010 by Russian and Lithuanian businesspeople and has since spread around the world. Didn't know that was a thing? You're not alone.

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