article thumbnail

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?

Freelance 311
article thumbnail

Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

Creative Boom

Alongside these endeavours, she's carved out a niche as a freelance book designer, creating covers for a range of international publishers across various genres. However, they said they loved my work and asked if I would like to do freelance work with them instead. Her foray into book cover design began somewhat serendipitously.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

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.

Artist 456
article thumbnail

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. It opens doors to opportunities such as freelance gigs or finding a job.

Freelance 369
article thumbnail

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).

article thumbnail

Collaboration Tips: How to Collaborate Among Designers

HONGKIAT

Guide to Online Collaborations: Useful Tips, Tools & Apps Guide to Online Collaborations: Useful Tips, Tools & Apps Note: This post was first published on the 4th Sept, 2012. 15 Project Types You Will Face In Freelancing 15 Project Types You Will Face In Freelancing Have you ever heard of the toughest species on the Earth?

article thumbnail

Graphic Design Books Every Designer Should Read in 2020

Noupe

If you are looking to have a career in this field, you definitely should read this amazing work that was published in 2005, but re-issued in 2012 by Adrian Shaughnessy. Adrian Shaughnessy is a freelance graphic designer himself, and he shows the not so glamorous side of the field and shares his tips.