Just Creative

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Looking for a affordable Adobe Creative Cloud alternative? We’ve compiled the best Adobe alternatives into one post, including free Adobe CC alternatives. Get 65% Off Adobe Creative Cloud — See our Adobe Creative Cloud discount guide. So, why do so many people look for Adobe CC alternatives?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bay-area-based artist Goldie Cai explores the joy of daily life and the world of mental health in her bold, textural illustrations that make the most of limited palettes and bright colours. Growing up around many illustrated books was hugely inspirational too; it always felt like there was a magic to the craft," she tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the year starts to get into its stride, get a jolt of inspiration and fresh ideas to drive your business forward. These great books will soon have your motivation returning and your mind racing! This handy book provides an easy-to-understand framework to help you manage everything.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction Working independently as a graphic designer , offering design services to customers on a by-project basis is known as freelance graphic design. Freelance graphic designers have become more in demand in recent years due to the growing gig economy and technological advances. And at night?

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Today we again feature creative, professional freelancer and illustrator “ Kerem Beyit “ with his magnificent digital illustration artwork. Drawing and illustration is his passion. He works very hard to inspire others with his amazing drawing and illustration work. Amazing Digital Illustration and Drawing Artwork.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make? Most freelance graphic designers will start with a lower rate and raise their rates over time as they build their portfolio and reputation. How do I become a freelance graphic designer?

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short of work? It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. Unfortunately, in practice, even experienced freelancers can go into panic mode during downtime, worrying they'll never work again. Illustrator and artist Alyah Holmes adds: "I have a list in my notes of stuff to do.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. Illustrator Ollie Hirst offers an unusual example. "I It's an approach that's certainly worked for illustrator, author and comic maker Emmeline Pidgen. Take Vicky, an illustrator who goes by the name Vickysworld. "My

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's all very well offering advice in theory, but how do freelancers and studios actually find their dream clients in practice? Keep working hard, following the freelancing tips and advice we share on Creative Boom, and having a good attitude, and ultimately you'll end up landing your dream client.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. We bring you six of the best latest business books. If you work as a creative professional on a salary, or a fixed-term freelance contract, you won't have much leeway on how much you earn. There's never been a better time to launch a business as a creative. Want to come up with great ideas?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Take award-winning illustrator Sravyaa. "90% That's not the case, however, for illustrator Victoria Williams. No, you're not imagining it. Creatives share their views on the way forward. More videos.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Many artists, designers, illustrators, animators and video editors have found continued remote working not only feasible but, in many ways, preferable. And if a freelance client throws their toys out of the pram? Lockdown restrictions were never going to stay in place forever.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the news continues to look grim and the economy struggles, what can creatives do to stay happy and productive? That's just the nature of freelance work; it tends to be cyclical. "It It happens, and it will happen again," says senior freelance copywriter Jonathan Wilcock.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We all suffer burnout, but you don't have to suffer alone. For illustrator and comic artist Diana Nguyễn , it's about: "Trying new mediums with no goals in mind, sometimes taking a step back from even looking at art and living my life, and then one day you feel the flicker in your heart again.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2023

Freelance Design Jobs: Empowering Creativity and Flexibility Welcome to a brand-new conversation, we have today – about a revolutionary shift in the world of work. For many, it's the reality of being a freelance designer. This has opened many possibilities for freelance designers and those working within established design firms.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Illustrator and animator Samantha Curcio agrees. "I Having lots of deadlines, rather than one big one, helps to keep things interesting for illustrator and author Jennifer N. Illustrator and artist Abi Daker tells a similar story. "I Feeling overwhelmed?

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Shillington

MARCH 14, 2023

Looking to become a freelance graphic designer ? At Shillington, with over 25 years experience, we know a thing or two about turning people from graphic design zeroes to freelance heroes—and we thought it would be helpful to share some of their experiences and journeys with you. ” Read more from Sarah.

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Shillington

JANUARY 4, 2023

Freelance graphic design is a great career. As a freelance designer, you get to work for yourself creating work for clients that you have chosen and, on top of all that, you’ll be doing fantastically satisfying creative work for those clients. We’re going to take you through how to become a graphic design freelancer.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. For illustrators, graphic designers, animators and photographers, other platforms like Instagram have served a similar purpose.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Freelance graphic design is a great career. As a freelance designer, you get to work for yourself creating work for clients that you have chosen and, on top of all that, you’ll be doing fantastically satisfying creative work for those clients. We’re going to take you through how to become a graphic design freelancer.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Whether you made a client happy, sold your first print or just enjoyed a big milestone like surviving a whole year of freelancing – these are wonderful things that you alone have done. Read a book. It's Mental Health Awareness Week again. Look at it frequently and celebrate your wins. He's right.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Three months later, with a fresh portfolio, Michelle headed out into the industry and started working as a freelancer taking on jobs in the film and TV industry. This is where I began to learn using Photoshop and Illustrator. Instead I decided to go freelance and took on some more film and TV jobs. Impressive stuff.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Welcome to our massive compilation of the best 2020 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, photographers freelancers and more. Adobe Creative Cloud – 25-70% off. Adobe Creative Cloud – 25-70% Off. Save 20% on Photos, Illustrations, and Video. Learn more.

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

We caught up with her one year after graduation to find out how life as a freelance designer is going. I then taught myself just enough Adobe Illustrator to proceeded to making all my brochures in it (sorry, design teachers). Can you tell us about the kind of things you work on as a freelancer?

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

1 – Adobe Creative Cloud The Adobe Creative Cloud is the undisputed industry leader in design software. It's an indispensable collection of apps that cover everything from photo and video editing to digital illustration, web design , UX, and print layout. Perspective and reference tools for accurate illustrations.

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Creative Review

MARCH 19, 2020

Remote access to Adobe Creative Cloud for students and educators. Adobe has opened up its Creative Cloud apps for students, so they can have free, temporary ‘at-home’ access until the end of May. If you’re illustrator who’s currently in lockdown, get in touch. Junior creative book reviews.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freaked out by the idea of returning to the workplace? But maybe you get all that but are still trepidacious about stepping back into the workplace or, if you're freelance, returning to a coworking space. Bring some plants, some books to enjoy on your break, and perhaps a vision board in the background.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We creatives often don't like to take time off: it makes us feel stressed, guilty and like a failure. I have to remind myself that it's okay to go for a walk, read a book, or bake some bread and that it's okay to not be 'busy' working all the time." Hopefully, it will come soon."

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Inkbot Design

MAY 5, 2024

Take a minute: every logo, website, book cover, product package or advertisement you have ever seen was designed by someone who works in graphics design. Print Design Print design is where it all began – crafting visually striking printed materials such as books, magazines, brochures or packaging.

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Noupe

JULY 20, 2022

We have a copy of one of the first graphic design books we recommended reading, Thinking with Type, and occasionally refer to it. The book’s design enhances its usefulness by providing beautifully drawn examples of how to apply the topics addressed in the book. Thinking with Type.

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Lisa Maltby

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Back in July I opened a big can of worms and conducted a survey about pricing illustration. Money is notoriously difficult to discuss and so I offered both illustrators and commissioners the opportunity to contribute anonymous insight into their experiences. Most illustrators worked for small businesses.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 15, 2024

Common majors include graphics, visual arts, communication, illustration, animation, and interactive design. Full-time vs. freelance: Freelancers average around $42/hour. But how much does this talent and expertise pay? Education and Training Most graphic design jobs require a bachelor's degree. Average salary is around $50,000.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I'm a bazillion miles from where I was" Today, Gary works as a freelance illustrator, mentor design teams as an Adobe Instructor and teaches two days a week at Sheffield College as a graphics lecturer. Later this year, my first book will be released after Adobe Max," he enthuses. I absolutely love what I do."

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are many places where you can get started with your design history knowledge, from podcasts to documentaries and design books. We’ve curated this list of both classics and newer releases that can be a great starting point of important books to start reading. Want to get started building your own design library?

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Inkbot Design

MAY 16, 2024

Graphic designers are more concerned with visual concepts and branding , using their expertise in logos, layouts and illustrations. Print Portfolio Pointers Print portfolios typically come in book form to physically showcase your work. Use a clean, flexible book design with sleek details like blind embossing or fabric binding.

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