Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

Either way, you can't believe your luck in getting them as a client, and they make a huge difference in making you feel good about your work and career. Maybe you've not yet reached that nirvana and are instead still plugging away with flaky clients who mess you around and keep changing their minds about projects. Or perhaps not.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

And don’t stress about it anymore. It has tools to help manage your projects and spark new ideas. UXDesign OS If you’re a UX designer going solo, the UXDesign OS is for you. Customize these templates to suit your way of doing things, and you might just find yourself getting stuff done quicker and better. Organize your design workflow now!

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2023

So what's that all about, exactly? Celia explains that the women were making a powerful statement about the treatment of indigenous women in Bolivia. I had to search for tour guides and business owners in Bolivia, who led me to some of the Cholitas' contacts." Ultimately, Celia's photography is about empowerment. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nora had known both K and D before the war, and when it broke out, she contacted them to see how they were feeling. She understood that, unlike what she had read about the war in the media, the personal accounts of individuals might provide a more emotional entry point into understanding the devastating impact of the conflict.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By selecting unique, modern business card templates , you create not only an aesthetically pleasing design but also a strategic marketing piece that speaks volumes about your brand. A minimalist template ensures that the essential details, like your name and contact information, stand out without any clutter.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

At the time, there were about 20 of us all in our early 20s – it was a good laugh," she remembers. Soulection project Soulection project "They're everything I loved about art, culture and music." British rapper Nadia Rose's manager was one of the first to contact her in 2019, a connection which led to several other projects later on.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 12, 2025

The Essence of Organic Design Organic design is all about simplicity, natural tones, and authenticity. Download 20 Facebook Cover-organic Shop When talking about organic food, we will think immediately of green color, fresh and clean. It reflects the core values of organic productsclean, green, and eco-friendly.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 30, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her work and discover what action the industry needs to take going forwards. We sat down with Hatiye to learn more about accessible illustration, how this discipline manifests itself in her work, and how creatives across all mediums can strive towards removing barriers of entry to artistic enjoyment.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Another favourite is the animation work he did for the artist Adrien, an old music industry contact in New York. Choose Yourself is a video about being your own champion. This is definitely my most ambitious project, but it is something that I am very passionate about. Work in progress: Token.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

We talk to the up-and-coming claymation animator Alistair Nicholls about his hands-on process, the smell of plasticine, 1970s camera lenses and handmade film noir. The film is about two stop-motion frogs in a boxing ring, where their managers and the audience are all real human hands. After that, he has visions of boxing frogs.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

And Denise Foy, owner of De La Foye Design Studio , is quite clear about where her passion lies. Here, Denise tells us about the background behind the company, its driving vision and the web building tech it uses to bring clients' dreams to life. That's something they were really passionate about. The vision.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2024

We chatted with the Derby-based illustrator to learn more about her creative journey to date, how she gets inspired, and where she sees the profession heading. This realisation has led to a conscious effort in her work to make thoughtful choices about representation. But personally, Elly is feeling pretty positive right now.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2023

Having already published Clubbed in 2018 – a visual history of UK club culture which features a plethora of clubbing graphic design, including logos, posters and signage – it was felt F37 were the perfect fit for the task and were contacted directly. The timing for the commission couldn't have been better.

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2022

The pyramid-shaped design cascading down the bottle makes a powerful statement about the wolf's leadership in restoring the balance of nature, echoing the brand's mission to reduce the environmental impact of wine packaging. We wanted Wise Wolf by Banrock Station to be bold and brave about paving the way forward in the wine industry.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

That might sound counterintuitive if you think creativity is all about spontaneity and going with the flow. Take a step back Here's another good thing about easing yourself back into work slowly. It can allow you to step back and think about the big picture. Contact a valued old colleague.

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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. Representation isn't about ticking boxes.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

It would be lovely if I had time to read them all thoroughly, respond intelligently, and chat at length about how we could best cover each project on Creative Boom. But I've crunched the numbers, and to do so, I would need about 47 hours every day. We're journalists, and we're primarily interested in facts. That just sounds daft.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Instead, it turned to the archetypes of tarot cards to create personalised cards that don't just tell new contacts where to find an employee but give a deep insight into who they're dealing with. He wants that sense of mystery to sing through how Kingsland talks about itself. Founder Douglas Brundage tells us more.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Writing consistently about one topic will always be a viable marketing strategy," says Tom Berry , brand strategist and creative director at Studio Bennu. Think about how you can help people. It's a bunch of engaged people who want to learn more about you and what you do. Is there anything that beats actual human contact?

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

From finally getting around to tweaking your website copy to learning a little more about dealing with journalists and getting some free publicity, there are tons of things you could do during the next few weeks. Create a better About page. There might not be enough information or no obvious way to contact them.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

We talked to Michael about what these collections have to offer today's creatives. I'm always fascinated to hear how people are using the collections in their work, and I'm thrilled when people get in contact with me." It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial. Meaningful networking, in contrast, is about cultivating relationships that go beyond the surface level – connections built on genuine interest, shared values and mutual support.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2023

Depicting real women snapping themselves in the mirror on their phone, these images contain telling details about the subject due to their choice of composition and the surrounding details they have decided to leave in the shot. According to the artist, these all help to tell the whole story about the women themselves. "It

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

That will normally include your personal details, a quick, simple description of what you do, any relevant social media accounts, samples of your work, and an easy way for people to contact you. You have to think about where you want to be and what you're interested in," he says. What to include So what work should you include? "It

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

By doing that, you'll start to see when your business is really taking off and can make a more informed decision about when to go solo." So, think about what makes your work unique. I started with my local contacts to get experience and then gained the confidence to grow and contact international clients."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 17, 2024

In fact, when Timo contacted Julien about the project, he specified another piece of his work, In C for 11 oscillators and 53 forms, as a point of reference. "It "This allowed me to see the character designs, the set, the pacing of the story, and how actor Vincent Lahens moved within this world," he explains. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

And as a personal friend of the band, it made sense that he was contacted to create the look and feel of Stuart's memoir. I'd presented the chosen execution in various colour treatments, which sparked the conversation and idea about pushing this further than one cover," he reveals. "We

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 11, 2024

Clean design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about functionality. A simple one, however, offers several advantages: Clarity: Essential information like your name, title, contact details, and website are easily readable at a glance. Simply insert your logo and contact information for instant printing readiness.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Having been in contact with Here Design for many years, Martin felt that they would be the perfect companion to the publisher's foraging exploration, not to mention the fact that they admired the studio's work and that they were both entrenched in the same area of East London. It's no wonder then that it went home with the award.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 20, 2023

The third and final BCNMCR – a design event which brings together the best creative talent in Barcelona and Manchester – is about to get underway. I'd already contacted several creatives from Barcelona, and they were all really interested in being part of the event," Dave explains. "So

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 4, 2024

They initially contacted Wildish & Co. They're also considerate about who works there and why people come together, and the new tagline 'For meaningful connections' heroes the importance of in-person interactions." "The One example of this had been their work for Curve Club , which we covered in May last year.)

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Feeling grim about your prospects? We help lift your mood by sharing positive stories from creatives about the moments that make life worth living. There's something quite magical about a real, physical book, which perhaps explains why this antiquated media format continues to thrive in the digital age.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

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. But if you're worried about paying the bills in 2022 and beyond, that approach just isn't going to cut it. So contact them if you're about to sign-up or discontinue a subscription.".

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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. But that's not about working for the biggest and best or the companies with the most money.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It can mean many things, from talking about yourself with love to prioritising yourself each day. But it's as the photographer Nicola Davison Reed perfectly points out: "I always keep in mind a quote about my 'self' and my work and 'acceptance', and it goes, 'It's not your job to love me, it's mine'.". And if you're not quite there?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It's easy to criticise others, but maybe other people are saying the same about you. Firstly, you need to be willing to think about your behaviour and interactions carefully and objectively. This has led to inspiring conversations about art and design and many online friendships I would never have had otherwise.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Therefore, we must take their opinion into account, and not avoid any type of contact. As a result, contact is essential since it binds all parties toward being loyally committed in actual commerce with one another. Dwelling too much about the client’s requirements or whether you did a great job is not a good thing for designers.

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