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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

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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. Clients he's worked with so far include TikTok, Acer, and Porsche.

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

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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. Client work is, of course, vital. I always want to tell stories with my images," Luke tells Creative Boom. "I ISA Savings for The Telegraph © Luke Brookes.

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Basically Alone We Are All: The Superb Embroidered Artworks by Cléa Lala

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Creative freelance since 2012, I specialize in working with embroidery and thread which inspires me for its many formal qualities (line, texture, volume, movement) and as well as conceptual ones (the link, the knot, the connection). French artist Cléa Lala creates provocative mixed-media artworks combining embroidery and illustration.

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Lambrequim Branding: Weaving Culture and Contemporary Artistry by Carlos Bauer

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His journey in the field has been marked by diverse and challenging projects, including collaborations with renowned clients such as Electrolux, Renault, and GRPCom. Since 2012, Carlos Bauer has been the driving force behind his freelance design endeavors, collaborating with studios and end clients alike.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

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You’ll learn techniques for interacting with clients and coworkers and giving talks. Effective client communication is a quality of a successful designer. Because it greatly aids freelancers and agencies in charging clients for their services and skills, we decided to suggest it. Buy on Amazon 9. Emil Ruder.