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Managing mental health in 2024: freelancers share their strategies in turbulent times

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Working as a creative freelancer can be stressful right now. We love freelancing. And in 2024, as AI, algorithm changes, and economic turmoil continue to disrupt everything around us, many freelancers are feeling that stress more than ever before.

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The Design Conference 2024 (Review)

Just Creative

The topics of this event were focused on brand, burnout, collaboration, culture, design thinking, digital, dignity, experimentation, failure, growth, illustration, inclusivity, leadership, motion, optimism, packaging, problem solving, resilience, self-care, start-ups, storytelling, strategy, transformation, and wellbeing.

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How creatives will be doing things differently in 2024

Creative Boom

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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Graphic Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Designer Daily

As we enter 2024, the graphic design landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. Digital platforms, in particular, are leveraging 3D designs to create more engaging and interactive experiences for users.

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Winners of Indigo Design Award 2023 announced at glittering ceremony in Georgia

Creative Boom

The Eastern European nation is currently one of the hottest hubs for digital nomads, and the capital city Tbilisi is its beating heart. Jesper was awarded Freelancer of the Year. Also being awarded trophies on stage were The Readymag team, who won Digital Design of the Year 2023. Enter for 2024 and get a special discount!

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The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work

Inkbot Design

The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work Freelancing has become an increasingly popular way for skilled professionals to find flexible work opportunities. With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs. What is a Freelancing Website?

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Illustrator Charles Bailey uses a deliberately naive art style to talk about difficult subjects

Creative Boom

There, his eyes were opened to the various paths he could take as an artist, and since graduating in 2019, he has gone on to become a full-time freelance illustrator with the WWF and the Mental Health Foundation on his client list. After sketching, I use Photoshop to work on the colours digitally."

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