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Is LinkedIn still a useful platform for creatives?

Creative Boom

This direct line to decision-makers remains one of LinkedIn's strongest selling points for freelancers and creative businesses alike." He adds that while some of his best relationships have formed on the platform, "it's definitely a shadow of what it was in 2017/18 in terms of the value it offers." Illustrator Matt Saunders agrees.

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A tribute to The Chase co-founder Lionel Hatch (1949 – 2025)

Design Week

He went through various incarnations of his business, Typographics, and later operated as a freelancer. He retired in 2017. And even in the digital age, he would make sure all line breaks were perfect – be that a presentation, an email, or even a text message.

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Dethrone The Dreamer: Stunning Dark Fantasy Concept Artworks Of Yuri Chuchmay

Design You Trust

Yuri Chuchmay, born in Tyumen, Russia, is a highly skilled freelance concept artist and illustrator, celebrated for his contributions to dark fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres. His education under the renowned artist Leo Hao helped shape his artistic style, and in 2017, he gained recognition by winning the prestigious Kuzinsky art contest.

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“Better not louder” – How designers can make PR work for them

Design Week

I’ve worked with branding and design studios since 2017; some small and nimble, others larger and more process-heavy. But after a year flying solo as a freelance PR and media consultant, I’ve had a proper education. Katie McIlvenny is a freelance PR and media consultant, specialising in the design and creative industries.

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The Drifter blends pixel art nostalgia and noir storytelling – here’s why it will have you hooked

Creative Bloq

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“The key to our success was keeping a 2D mindset": Marvel Rivals' art director on the game's unique comic book style

Creative Bloq

From 2017’s thoroughly disappointing crossover fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite to 2020’s blockbuster flop Marvel’s Avengers, uncanny adherences to the MCU have led to uninspiring character designs that fell short of their big-screen counterparts. Here’s how it works. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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Jim Parkinson, 1941–2025

Typographica

That served him well after returning to Oakland to start a freelance career that would last for more than fifty years. Jim soon understood not only that he could carve a professional niche for himself by specializing in lettering; it was also his life’s calling. He had an incredible knack for rendering any kind of letter style by hand.