Creative Market

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

So you’re curious about how to start a graphic design business in 2020? There are also more roads available to start your own graphic design business, whether it’s as a solopreneur or freelancer, starting your own agency (either as a brick and mortar or online), or making a remote setup your calling card. Build your email list.

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2023

The Santa Barbara-based illustrator has enjoyed plenty of success thus far, boasting clients such as Red Bull, Major League Soccer, and The Washington Post. I landed a job as a creative director for Red Bull Cartoon and learned how to illustrate for brands, and then I started to freelance on the side. We chat with Dan to find out more.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 31, 2024

Changing direction After slogging it out as an in-house graphic designer for five years while freelancing for private clients at night, Nikos felt burnt out. I said: 'f**k clients; let's work for a brand that no longer exists in the real world but thrives in an alternative timeline!' And the opportunities kept on coming.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

And that's exactly what she did in 2016, studying Visual Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and graduating in 2020, during the height of the pandemic. After graduation, Soumyaraj began working as a freelance illustrator in a country where the creative industries are thriving.

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Graphic Mama

JUNE 1, 2020

Working with freelancers is not always a flawless experience. A smooth working process with a freelancer starts way before the actual first contact with them. Tip 4: Screen freelancers wisely. Tip 8: Understand that the freelancer is not your employee rather than your partner. Tip 6: Discuss any legal issues beforehand.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

With in-demand graphic design skills, you can choose to find steady work in a multinational organization, work with local businesses on ad campaigns, or you could freelance, picking your own clients and working to your own schedule. Often, you’ll be working with clients to fulfill their own vision of a brand or ad campaign.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk through the logo pricing process, providing data-driven insights, tips, and perspectives to help creative agencies and freelancers set fair, competitive rates that reflect the value of their work. Analyse the direct outcomes and ROI your deliverables drive for clients.

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Logo Smith

JULY 4, 2021

appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ Up and till now, I have asked each potential client to put forward a budget for the logo design, and then from that we are able to adjust that figure based on the information provided in their brief. The post How much does a Logo Design Cost?

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

We constantly strive to meet client expectations and deadlines while dealing with the pressure to produce outstanding and innovative results. Don't take on projects or clients that you feel will be a major stress for you: it's not worth it," advises designer Stanley Vaganov. Can I be a gentle, kind and benevolent presence to myself?

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 28, 2020

30 Best eCommerce WordPress Themes For 2020. Professional Resume Templates Of 2020. 2020’s Best Photography Themes. This template is ideal for designers, photographers, and those who need an easy, attractive and effective way to share their work with clients. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 17, 2022

Freelance illustrator Lia Liao has worked with big-name clients such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Scientific American. But even though she started in 2020, she has already picked up several accolades, including getting accepted into the Society of Illustrators and winning the Creative Quarterly 67 award.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It seems like just yesterday that we were watching it surpass 30% market share (it was at 29.2% While there is a wide array of CMS options on the market, WordPress continues to outshine the competition. From January 1, 2020 through February 15, 2021, WordPress usage grew by 3.7% The market was still searching for the right tool.

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HONGKIAT

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

You might even consider hiring a freelance web designer from Upwork , but if you want a website that functions well and looks great, hiring a professional web design agency is still your best bet. ” Of course, you can always try the low-cost route, which is DIY using WordPress , Shopify , Wix , or even Squarespace.

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Logo Smith

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The post How to Hire a Freelance Logo Designer on Google and other Search Engines appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ How to Hire a Freelance Logo Designer has always been a bit of a lottery , when it comes to Google. Hire a Freelance Logo Designer – It’s a Daunting Process.

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Speckyboy Design Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2021

In much of the world, 2020 started off like any other year. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with social and political unrest, made 2020 a memorable year – mostly for the wrong reasons. It’s certainly been a whirlwind for web designers, developers and marketers as well. We weren’t spared from these stressful times.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 15, 2024

Roles and Responsibilities Meet with clients or art directors to understand the goals, requirements, and target audience for designs. Coursework covers principles of design, colour, typography, printing techniques, graphics software, marketing, and project management. Full-time vs. freelance: Freelancers average around $42/hour.

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The Logo Smith

MAY 11, 2020

The post The Monomarks Book: My 1st Self Published Perfect Bound Logo Design Book appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. The Monomarks Book: My 1st Self Published Perfect Bound Logo Design Book.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It’s replete with quality articles on leadership, productivity and marketing—covering topics such as how to overcome your fear of failure and how to develop good work habits. Underpinned is an online platform of tools and services for freelancers and its associated blog has an array of articles about all aspects of going freelance.

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Shillington

JUNE 22, 2021

Read on to meet 6 Winners of our 2020 scholarship, get inspired by their stories and see their winning applications. Dyonna, Gustavo, Jia-Yi, Molly, Kaitlyn and Monica were ecstatic to win a Shillington Half Scholarship back in 2020. I am an Illustrator, working freelance as well as in-house. Curious what it takes to win?

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Shillington

JUNE 15, 2023

After graduating in 2020, Madi slowly built up a freelance client base before taking the leap to start her own practice, Madi Rae Design Studio. Shillington was exactly what Niamh needed and now works on design projects herself as a freelancer under the pseudonym Nini Studios.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 29, 2023

Or that freelancers often come out on top in terms of income potential compared to full-time workers? Now, let’s talk negotiations – how can you ensure your worth is recognised by employers or clients alike? Lastly, let’s dive into freelancing – both its perks and pitfalls. Mind-blowing, right?

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Just Creative

APRIL 1, 2023

Unsurprisingly, marketers and creative entrepreneurs are taking the opportunity to use this vehicle as a means to allow their brands to stand out. This is the most comprehensive course on the market and it will teach you not just the required creative skills, but also the business side of the packaging world. Enroll now.

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Logo Smith

MAY 4, 2021

The post SuperblyCo Logo & Brand Identity Designed by The Logo Smith appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ SuperblyCo Logo Guidelines Template. The primary logo is the Stamp (below, top line), which includes: Brand Name, Tag-Line and the ‘S’ Monogram all within a circular container.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Many freelance web designers and web design agencies struggle because they make the same mistakes over and over again. We spoke with Matt Konarzewski of Vision Marketing to outline three of the biggest howlers. A well-designed site can help clients grow, attract more visitors and even turn them into happy customers.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Have you checked the latest figures on the freelance workforce? Now, the number of freelancers is projected to reach more than 90 million in less than a decade. On top of that, the annual increase in the global freelance workforce keeps getting higher and higher. Why Personal Branding for Freelancers?

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The Logo Smith

MARCH 11, 2020

The post SuperblyCo Logo & Brand Identity Designed by The Logo Smith appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. The Logo Smith worked with a past Client , Excedr , to design a Logo & Brand Identity for SuperblyCo: food & beverage equipment leasing company. The competition does not do this.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 13, 2022

How Much Should a Freelancer or Small Business Grow Annually? Freelancers and small business owners have it worse since it is a concept that is relatively new. In this blog post, we shall talk about how much a freelancer or small business should grow annually that will help you attract new customers to grow your business.

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Noupe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With working hours down 14% during the second quarter of 2020 because of COVID-19, employees, business owners, and freelancers alike are stressed out about the future. Get More Clients. If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, perhaps the simplest way to grow your income is to add more clients to your roster.

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The Logo Smith

JANUARY 28, 2020

The post NeXT Logo Designed by Paul Rand for Steve Jobs appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. It takes a confident designer to take this approach, but it also takes a very confident and ballsy client to accept. The NeXT Logo Designed by Paul Rand for Steve Jobss. NeXT Brand Identity Set.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 2, 2020

2020 has definitely, as they say, been a year for the history books. In this second blog post of the series, we spoke to two of our recent New York graduates, Liam Sperenza and Zita Walker , about navigating the job market in these unprecedented times. The world—and our lives—has been overwhelmed by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

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Logo Smith

JULY 21, 2021

The post 8 Signs It’s Time to Rebrand Your Business by Kieran Fallon appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ Rebranding your business at the appropriate time introduces a fresh perspective into your marketing and widens your base to new market segments. A Change of Ownership or Mergers.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 19, 2024

has developed relationships with a dynamic range of clients and collaborators as a result of its multidisciplinary practice. Their client list includes everything from large global rebrands to developing new brand strategies and systems for up and coming brands in the arts, culture, beauty, lifestyle, and fashion sectors.

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Creative Market

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

I’ve spent years converting strokes to outlines and manually adjusting their width only to watch a fellow freelancer using the Stroke Width tool. This tool is perfect for presenting clients with different options."— A post shared by Creative Market (@creativemarket) on Jan 30, 2020 at 3:45pm PST. How easy is that?

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Shillington

DECEMBER 1, 2020

2020 has definitely, as they say, been a year for the history books. We caught up with three of recent Australian graduates— Ping Ni , Uma Madan and Vivienne Au —about their search for and getting a job in 2020. There, she was working in PR and Marketing and had undertaken a grad cert in UX at UQ.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 29, 2022

26 Best Landing Page Templates 2020. 30 Best Landing Page Templates Of 2020. WordPress Themes are created for different kinds of businesses and blogs such as Agency, Business, Corporate, Portfolio, Freelancer, Architecture, Vintage, Studio, Presentation, Freelancer, Shop, Vintage, Blog and any online site you want.

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Shillington

JANUARY 31, 2022

Shillington London graduate Dana Gendler was steady working in marketing jobs, after being told that was the “safe track”. So, in early 2020, she set up her own illustration brand Vitamin D and then a few months later enrolled on the part-time Sunday course at Shillington—a double whammy of creativity!

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 27, 2024

First impressions count, and in law, one of the first things potential clients will notice about you is your firm’s logo. It’s a vital part of your brand identity that can communicate the firm's values, experience and expertise before the client walks through the door. But let’s be honest, we all do it anyway.

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