Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2025

Focusing on the theme of Visibility & Representation theme, we spoke with Emily Jeffrey-Barrett, founder and creative director at Among Equals, about the subtle dynamics that silence women, the power of community, and why real disruption starts with who gets to lead. But of course, there've been moments. Just plain depressing.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

So you've launched your freelance creative business: congratulations! Maybe you're not generating the kind of money you were expecting. A pivot is a tried-and-tested strategy whereby you take a business that just isn't working and turn it in a completely different direction. In which case, maybe it's time to pivot.

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Designer Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

Many companies are asking themselves whether ‘do it yourself’ graphic design is best for their business. Creative design calls for in-depth business knowledge, but the budget can be a real obstacle. Creative design calls for in-depth business knowledge, but the budget can be a real obstacle.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The rise of the digital age, the 'Great Resignation' following the pandemic, and the increased focus on branding for all types of big businesses means demand for designers, illustrators, writers, and other creatives has surged, providing numerous opportunities. For a start, in most cases, the work isn't even credited when it appears.

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Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2023

But all of a sudden, you turn around and notice the place is starting to thin out. And while many of us joined these platforms during their fun, "anything goes" eras, when everything was about the users, now it's all about the algorithms and their use to make venture capitalists vast amounts of money. Everyone's a bit weary.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We help lift your mood by sharing positive stories from creatives about the moments that make life worth living. On a bit of a downer? Well, that's not surprising. The global economy is currently on a downturn, and people are feeling the strain across the world. So we're here to remind you that, as the saying goes, it gets better. Goosebumps moment!"

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

I set up Creative Boom in 2009 with no money whatsoever. Through grit, hard work, determination, and many serious personal and business challenges along the way, I've made it into a global success, both critically and commercially. But I'm so glad I've made a start, and already, the results have been fantastic.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

As such, it's bursting with insider career tips, honest business advice and incredible stories, offering warmth, wisdom and inspiration to help you in your creative journey. ow to the next level, you can start your 30-day free trial of Astropad Studio today. Visit astropad.com to get started. The sky's the limit.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

We chatted with Ed Little, director of the London studio Regular Practice , about putting design at the heart of strategy, how the nature of branding is (fast) evolving, and what agencies need to do to keep up. Ed Little has come a long way for someone who left university in 2015 with a BA in Politics and Sociology and no idea what he wanted to do.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Preparing for a post-AI world This campus-based university, established in 1883, has not just been paying lip service to the challenges and opportunities of AI but putting its money where its mouth is. Forty years ago, you were expected to specialise from the start. But it's not all bad news.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

By themselves, each of these tips might not save you a ton of money but follow all of them, and you may soon find your cash pile mounting up. It syncs to my business bank account and makes the whole thing so much quicker and less of a headache." Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Price rises are likely to continue for some time.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. But getting started can be, well, quite terrifying. Include a range of prices We'll start with advice that we've heard from many people in all sorts of areas. Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market?

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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. The only thing that might be stopping you is money. With that in mind, you don't want to be spending a ton of money on software. GIMP If you have no money at all, then GIMP is your best bet. Graphic design and illustration 1.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Be concise and honest Let's make one thing clear from the start. Using a lot of waffle, jargon, or business speak won't make you sound clever; it'll just sound like you're trying to pull the wool over people's eyes. Present yourself as a business consultant, and you will receive a different type of respect from the client."

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Just Creative

MARCH 22, 2020

The last few weeks have brought on unprecedented circumstances around the world with the spread of COVID-19 causing nations around the world to close borders, shut down businesses and quarantine millions of people. There are plenty of creative ways to make money online. This article has been contributed by Evan Fraser.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Because with so much talent out there right now, you can't simply rely on clients coming to you and offering you money. Then, one place to start is to study a wide range of historical and contemporary art styles. Next, start to experiment with different techniques, media and subject matter.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

All this demands a high level of self-discipline and business acumen. Take the leap We'll start at the beginning. You could always start with a side hustle while maintaining a steady job. Start tracking where your inbound work comes from and how frequently you get it. No more horrible commutes.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Build a loyal audience and showcase your work effectively with these essential tips for starting a newsletter in 2024 Let's face it: Reaching and engaging your audience has become more difficult than ever in the 2020s. One of the most effective ways is to start your own newsletter.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 1, 2023

When I was younger, I thought about being a children's book illustrator, and I remember thinking: I can't do that because they don't make enough money. I think the misconception often is that artists don't make enough money. And that's how it started: to fulfil my needs. Did you always want to be a designer?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With backgrounds in graphic design and business management, Ash and Miro's journey began in 2015 as freelance creative directors producing visuals for local artists in Montréal. We escaped and started freelancing but then realised we'd set ourselves another trap, if that makes sense? Miro: Yeah. Grand Montréal Comique.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Perhaps the biggest challenge of being a freelance illustrator, at least at the start, is getting enough work. That can lead to sleepless nights, missed deadlines and ultimately a bad reputation, so it's important to strike the right balance between keeping busy and overextending yourself. Try out different styles. © Janelle Barone.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2023

That will save you time and money, but there's another advantage to Shillington's short courses that we don't often talk about as much. No, you can't create a full design from start to finish just from a text prompt. We explore how Shillington sees AI not as replacing designers but as enhancing their work and creativity.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It is never ‘extra’ when you start freelancing on the side to earn some extra income. Well, you are probably here to get a precise piece of knowledge on the crucial things to consider before starting a web design business. Crucial Things to know before starting a Web Design Business. Young and trending?

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

We wanted to hear more about her epiphany and move to launch her own business. It took a global pandemic to slow many of us down and make others reassess their entire lives. 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.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 17, 2022

Themes are perfect for corporate, suitable for any type of business and built for any needs. Creative WordPress Themes , can save your time and money to build your website on one of the best CMS with easy to install plugins and friendly features. Best modern and creative WordPress themes built with Bootstrap and trendy frameworks.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 25, 2023

All businesses today need a professionally designed and beautiful website to stay ahead of the competition. You may be struggling with saving as much money as you can, without compromising your website’s performance and effectiveness. Not only can this make you spend more, but will not add any differentiating factor to your business.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2024

Illustration by Paul Blow , represented by Handsome Frank Are you worried about the impact of AI on an artist's ability to earn money? But recently, he's started to feel more optimistic. Obviously, as we're a business built on illustration, we have some concerns. Is it an end-of-the-world scenario for artists?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

© Liam Eisenberg The work of New Jersey-based illustrator and teacher Liam Eisenberg has graced the pages of some of the biggest magazines and websites in the business. I started drawing again every day in my free time and even took a Drawing 1 class as an elective my freshman year," he adds. Not Liam Eisenberg, though.

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Creative Boom

JULY 11, 2023

There are ways to tackle your creative business without burning out. With the economy slowing, new business barely coming through, and social media engagement tanking, it's no wonder many of us have lost focus. By putting together a fresh strategy for our business, that's how. What is a business strategy?

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills? Yes, we’re all busy and have other responsibilities. That way, you can table the excuses and start learning and either add a new skill or sharpen an old one. Yes, free.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 21, 2023

And with our 50% off sale, now is the perfect time to save money and get the perfect theme for your website. Explore and start building your dream website! Looking for a new WordPress theme to give your website a fresh look? Now is the perfect time to buy, with our mid-year sale offering 50% off all themes! For a limited time only.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With that in mind, we wanted to provide you with a step-by-step guide that will help you either build your brand’s strategy or help you start the process of reinventing yourself. To be more specific, it is an emotional experience that is strengthened or weakened depending on interactions experienced with that business. What is a brand?

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

A website is the beating heart of any business. Instead, as we explain, it's more about moving the business forward by designing something so simple that everyone in every age group can use it and find information quickly.". And that means you pretty much can start coding and start designing.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

and if you work in the creative industry, they start right here! Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! We've got a selection of quirky and beautiful gift ideas that will raise your present-buying above the generic and propel your imagination. Christmas is all about rituals and traditions.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2024

How can I impress people, get my work noticed, and boost the amount of money I earn? So, before all else, you need to adjust your mindset, start valuing sleep (rather than seeing it as an unavoidable nuisance), and build your life around it. Once you start doing that, everything else will follow. It's as simple as that.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 28, 2021

A4 Paper & Business Card Stationery Mockup. Brand New iPhone 12 Pro device mockup for developers and business owners, to preview their app design or responsive website design in a professional way. These mockups will save your time and money. The adjustments are very smart, clean and easy to work with. iPhone 12 Pro Mockup.

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Designer Daily

APRIL 29, 2021

Data visualization is very important when talking about websites and businesses. It tells you all about your business illustrated in various graphs, charts, etc. Data is all around us, and in today’s world, everything revolves around data. How else to find out the data if you do not have adequate tools for your website.

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