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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. How have the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes impacted visual creatives? And it's not been all bad. "I

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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Kevin Rooi on dealing with rejection, making best use of AI and being your own boss

Creative Boom

Born in the Caribbean and now based in the Netherlands, Kevin moved to Amsterdam in 2012 to study graphic design, and then spent the beginning of his career enjoying internships and placements at various outlets, including for online magazine DATmag. I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and learning new skills at my agency. Absolutely!

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Luke Brookes on the death of Instagram and what has helped him to become a successful illustrator

Creative Boom

Using dramatic lighting against a restricted colour palette, Luke's been grabbing the attention of many an international client since he went freelance in 2012. Today, his portfolio is brimming with impressive editorial illustrations, book covers and packaging for the likes of Playboy, BBC, Virgin, and The Telegraph. "I

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Creative Market + Dribbble: Breaking Ground on Our Future Together

Creative Market

As the world’s marketplace for design, Creative Market has served designers and creators across the globe since 2012. Dribbble is the leading independent portfolio network for designers to showcase their work and ultimately find new freelance and full-time work opportunities.

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F5: Jiminie Ha’s Book Plans, the Furniture That Changed Her Life + More

Design Milk

Jiminie Ha , founder of the award-winning creative agency, With Projects, Inc. ” Launching in 2012, with a collective background in fine arts, curation, creative direction, design, publishing, and fashion, With Projects, Inc. ” “Music was hugely influential on me as well,” she added.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Learn More Latest Price on Amazon: Sale 650 Reviews Sketchnote Handbook, The: the illustrated guide to visual note taking Rohde, Mike (Author) English (Publication Language) 224 Pages - 12/03/2012 (Publication Date) - Peachpit Press (Publisher) $30.54 Because of this, it is a handy guide for anyone freelancing. Buy on Amazon 9.