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Fresh tools to help creatives run their freelance practice in 2024

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It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss. Obsidian Do you work in Markdown?

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Live your best creative life: tips for freelancers inspired by Snoop Dogg's Olympics

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Image licensed via Shutterstock / Adam McCullough You don't need to be a musician to learn from the rapper's recent adventures at Paris 2024. If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. Times when you're short on sleep because you've been up all night working or worrying about a nightmare client.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. His ability to blend humour with serious commentary has made him a favourite among both commercial clients and gallery audiences worldwide.

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How creatives will be doing things differently in 2024

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But these creatives are taking a fresh approach to 2024, and their advice may help you, too. Artist and designer June Mineyama-Smithson is among those who recognise this and plans to double down on it in 2024. And 2024 will likely be the right time for a number of you to cut the cord. You're not alone.

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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

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And you don't have to take our word for it: big-name clients like Apple, Google, Gucci and The New York Times are already drawing on these illustrators to bring their designs to life. So get ready to meet the animators, VR artists, comic creators and award winners from Asia, who are all steadily making their global mark in 2024.

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Beth Tibbles on rediscovering illustration, the joy of playfulness, and staying authentic

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We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. She's since gone on to work with clients such as BBC Teach and Channel 5. After four years and with all this experience under her belt, Beth felt it was time to make the leap and go freelance. "It

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How Loughborough's graphic design BA is shaping the industry's leaders

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Look, for example, at the 2024 D&AD New Blood Festival, where Loughborough's presence was impossible to ignore. His career began while still at university when he established himself as a freelance designer and worked on branding, web design, and brand strategy. And its ability to prepare students for industry is clear to see.