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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. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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

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

Design You Trust

French artist Cléa Lala creates provocative mixed-media artworks combining embroidery and illustration. 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).

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

You’ll learn techniques for interacting with clients and coworkers and giving talks. Effective client communication is a quality of a successful designer. Self-promotion includes sharing your artwork on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram. Design is a job by Mike Monteiro Design is a job by Mike Monteiro.

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Making Money as a Designer: Tips and Tricks for Success

Inkbot Design

But we're talking about more than just freelance opportunities here. The World of Freelancing If you're like most professionals, you're probably tired of the corporate grind. One increasingly popular option is freelancing. But what is freelancing, and how does it differ from working for an employer? What is Freelancing?

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15 Instagram Influencers In The Design Field You Should Follow

Graphic Design Junction

The gram is often the best social media outlet for people and brands to discover top influencers in the design field. Design lad is a UK freelance animation director and illustrator whose portfolio is filled with fun palettes and awesome balloon-designed characters. Through his unique sense of style, he has gained several clients.