Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. Have you always been fascinated by art and design?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

The traditional markers of success in the creative industries are a high-ranking, well-paid job at a prestigious agency, probably based in London or New York. Senior designer Rose O'Mahony, who's been at Springetts Brand Design for 11 years, exemplifies this shift. "I I'm learning to be content with what I have," he explains.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Deciding what to charge is one of the biggest challenges of being a freelancer. It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. "My

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

After all, most of the time, our freelancer bank accounts are empty. Getting paid in full and on time often feels like a job in itself, and it's as much about organising our own affairs properly as it is chasing clients. There are lots of online services that help you automate your finances, and many freelancers swear by them.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. After graduating from university, Beth became a graphic designer for a London-based football club and put illustration to the side for a while. "I

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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2022

Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Having recently gone freelance thanks to a successful run on Everpress , he shares his insights on what it means to be successful and how to build a following. Why Everpress?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Landing on graphic design, Min was always drawn towards the illustration courses and graduated with an illustration major from the Art Center College of Design. With just a few jobs under her belt as a freelancer, she found herself working as an in-house illustrator at tech companies through a recommendation from a friend.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are lots of pros to going freelance, but also quite a few cons. If you're thinking of going freelance, you're probably getting a lot of encouragement from people you know who've already taken the leap. The alluring dream of freelancing 1. It's fantastic!"

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. Similarly, for artist and illustrator Magdalena Pankiewicz , the turning point was seeing her cover design appeared on Wired IT last year. "I What a cool moment!"

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

Senior Designer at Nike Global Brand Design Retail Yenny Zhang takes us through her education and career so far, revealing the best bits and the challenges she faced along the way. It was in middle school (that's early secondary school years to us in the UK) that she decided to pursue art and design more seriously.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods. UX and visual designer Julius Löwe takes a similar approach. "I

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. Perhaps the biggest challenge of being a freelance illustrator, at least at the start, is getting enough work. Slowly, I found my way to create my own design. Try out different styles.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Multi-disciplined creative and globetrotter Maria Navarro Sanchez combines illustration and design to create stunning and empowering artwork. Based in the German city of Karlsruhe, illustrator and designer Maria Navarro Sanchez's career has been meandering. After this, she completed an MA in graphic design. "I

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

For example, if you're freelance, clients will want to pay you peanuts. Then, if you're a freelancer, start upping your rates, and you may be surprised how quickly people agree to them. (In Meanwhile, if you're in your first job, a good time to start looking for your second job is around six months in.

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. Having previously worked for a couple of design studios in Leeds, Sarah worked longer hours when other staff had been put on furlough. It's a relief.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Designer Ferran Feixas has worked with some of the industry's most iconic agencies, from Pentagram to Interbrand, Wolff Olins to Mother Design. In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. The Nue Co.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients. There are loads of illustrators, yes.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. says illustrator and designer Kohenoor Kamal. No more horrible commutes. Don't limit yourself."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. Upon arriving, Rafael secured an internship at DISTINC, a branding and design firm that later sponsored him for a work visa. I love it, I really do!"

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Thankfully, these days, you don't need to quit your job and go back to college to learn new skills. That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement.

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Times are tough for a lot of freelancers out there right now. If our recent survey of creative freelancers is anything to go by, you may well be struggling. So that means almost three-quarters of you are failing to thrive in 2023, and that's not a situation any freelancer should be happy with.

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. Don't just outline your job title; provide a USP that shows how you make a difference. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Whether youre a startup founder, a creative freelancer, or an established entrepreneur, a well-designed business cards helps you leave a lasting impression. With professionally designed templates, you can now create stunning cards effortlessly, saving both time and money. It is available in front and rear landscape format.

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Designer Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Regardless of the kind of business you run, there’ll be a time that you’re going to need a graphic designer to improve your website. But, unless you’re an expert in website design and development, working with an experienced graphic designer will make a lot of sense in several ways. Know the Types.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. With economic uncertainty gripping the entire world, not to mention the prospect of AI and new technologies making many jobs potentially redundant, it's a bit of a worrying time for creatives of all stripes.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

But on discovering the delights of Photoshop and Illustrator one day, she began venturing into the world of graphic design and, later, illustration, picking up impressive roles at various brands such as Macy's and Moroccanoil before going freelance full-time in 2018. We all have to go through those lessons when freelancing.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Handling graphic design work can be chaotic. At NotionPlates we showcase templates (pre-designed layouts) designed by creators to organize, plan, track, simplify or build anything. Now, let’s get into some Notion templates that can help you out as an (aspiring) designer. This is where Notion comes into play.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A well-designed website not only highlights your agency’s expertise but also reflects your creative flair. Kimono Photography Portfolio WordPress Theme Best Creative WordPress Themes for Digital Agencies Discover the ultimate collection of fully customizable WordPress themes designed for digital agencies.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

This side project by Fen Acey combines her love of food and drink packaging with collage and elegant typography to create beautiful and original artisan wine label designs. Fen Acey is a freelance graphic designer based in the North East of England with a passion for the food and drinks industry.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. He's been freelance ever since, and in that time, he's landed work for a host of big-name clients, including the likes of Google, The Telegraph, and more recently The New York Times.

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

We've seen the first major war in Europe since 1945 and the rise of AI, with its questionable effect on jobs. Motion designer Thomas Davis agrees. For 15 years, this woman-founded platform has nurtured creativity, championed diverse voices, and adapted to the ever-changing landscape of design. Of these, 61.2% Education: 54.3%

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. From an early age, art and design has always been a big part of my life," he tells Creative Boom. "I

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. Molly had studied illustration at university and only found herself in design and marketing jobs due to their security. "I

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We canvass opinions from up and down the design industry. You've poured your heart and soul into a graphic design project. Or is it a necessary part of growing as a designer? The same question applies the other way around when you're asked to give feedback on fellow designers' work. But graphic design is a profession.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. I really wanted to learn how to make my own, which is how I discovered graphic design."

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