Creative Boom
MAY 15, 2025
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Whether you're a pro designer or an entrepreneur without design skills, Adobe Express can revolutionise your content creation. There's one tool that we're about hearing, over and over, again: Adobe Express. I had retainer clients who needed work every month," she explains. "I
Creative Boom
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Selecting the perfect typeface for your design projects couldn't be more important. I've worked with clients who already have an established brand typeface which doesn't have the things it needs," reveals independent typographic designer Sarah Cowan. Consider the client's budget from the start.
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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? When you look at your list of clients, we all have a favourite. So many great clients have come to me through weak ties," she says. Or perhaps not.
Creative Boom
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Minimalist, with high-contrast palettes and playful vector curves, Monika's style has gelled, attracting clients like Adobe, The Guardian, The LA Times, and Vans. I'm also focusing on developing fresh strategies to reach out to potential clients who share similar vibes and aesthetics."
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock Many clients don't fully appreciate what graphic designers can offer them. At the extreme, some clients look down their noses at you and think of you as a menial 'scribble monkey' who knows how to use Photoshop but little else. Leading practitioners explain why and offer advice on the way forward.
Creative Boom
JUNE 26, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. And right at the start, you may not even have a single client to your name. So how do you land your first client? My first freelance clients were my old full-time employers," she explains. Now, 16 years later, they are still a client!"
Creative Boom
AUGUST 16, 2022
Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. Because let's face it, keeping existing clients is always easier than finding new ones. So instead, give yourself time and space to calm down.
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