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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Does this mean you're thinking of leaving social media altogether? More videos.

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Illustrator Danii Pollehn on how feeling lost led to her successful freelance career

Creative Boom

But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. It's something of a surprise then to learn that Danii only truly embraced full-time freelance life fairly recently. But then, just as she had decided to become a full-time freelance illustrator, the pandemic hit.

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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

Creative Boom

Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. Instead, Mariana developed her art skills by practising in her spare time, outside of her day job as a freelance translator and interpreter. Halfway © Mariana K. Awakened © Mariana K. Blue Joy © Mariana K. Lone Ranger © Mariana K.

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Discover the latest creative talent at New Designers 2022, the mother of all grad shows

Creative Boom

So anyone looking to hire new staff or freelance talent – or just keeping an eye on who's coming up the ranks and what they have to offer – can't miss this show. mixed-media designer Lily Jacobs' celebration of the Jurassic coast with innovative handcrafted techniques.

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The Power of LinkedIn for Freelancers: Ultimate Guide

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The Power of LinkedIn for Freelancers: Ultimate Guide Are you a freelancer struggling to find clients or make the right connections? This guide will show you how to harness the power of LinkedIn to expand your freelance business, make new connections, and skyrocket your success. Look no further!

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How to Become a Graphic Design Freelancer: 9 Steps in 2022

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Freelance graphic design is a great career. As a freelance designer, you get to work for yourself creating work for clients that you have chosen and, on top of all that, you’ll be doing fantastically satisfying creative work for those clients. We’re going to take you through how to become a graphic design freelancer.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

Elsewhere, Olivia also works as a freelance sports reporter. She holds an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading and degrees in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins and Graphic & Media Design from the Sapienza University of Rome. Olivia Christian. Jolene Delisle. Alessia Mazzarella.