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The creative's guide to making networking meaningful

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. We all know part of the answer is to get out there more and network. Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial.

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Practical steps creatives can take when freelance work goes quiet

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short on commissions at the moment? I reach out to my network and see how they are doing," he explains. I like to (re)organise my design files or my portfolio; just have a good tidy up," he says. I like to assess my portfolio and identify any weak spots/gaps in the subject matter.

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3 Best Ways To Troubleshoot Photoshop Scratch Disk Full Errors

Designer Daily

So what’re your design tools for creating innovative apps, creative website or other design portfolios? For instance, these basic Adobe limitations, the need of capable hardware, and the bloated storage occupies. A network or removable drive is also not recommended. Also we have something to hate in Photoshop.

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'It's bad, it's gone quiet': how to rescue your freelancing if this is happening to you

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Times are tough for a lot of freelancers out there right now. Once you have that nailed, everything else should follow, from how you write emails to the design of your portfolio website. Whether that's a portfolio, personal branding or whatever, stay true to your values. Future-you will thank you."

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Supercharge your creative career: Master essential people skills for success

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Conversely, in an industry where collaboration and networking are crucial, being likeable and supportive can significantly boost your success. Then, you'll find it much easier to get out there and meet people, build a real network, share stories and experiences, and help each other out.

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Tips from a marketing expert on how to sell yourself as a graphic designer

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Success as a graphic designer isn't just about the work itself. You also have to be able to sell yourself, keep up to date with social media, maintain your own website, be your own IT, be your own HR department, network like crazy, and somehow find time to eat and sleep. Probably not."

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How to Become a Web Designer with Zero Experience

Inkbot Design

Develop your skills through practice, learning design principles, observing and analysing successful websites, and building a portfolio. Explore design tools and resources like Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Figma, and online platforms like Dribbble and Behance. Start to build up an essential portfolio of your practice work.