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How to beat isolation when you no longer live in a creative hub

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Moving out of the city brings many advantages but can be a shock when you're no longer nestled in a metropolitan creative hub. Here are our tips on shifting your focus and developing a brand-new creative network out in the sticks. Freelancing while living in the city can be an absolute dream.

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Creatives reveal when they made a fool of themselves, and the lessons they learned

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We all make mistakes, but it's about what you learn from them that matters. Then in walked Kendrick, with his entourage and project manager, to see a pasty-white, fully-grown man on all fours, topless, on the brink of tears." Let's be honest, we all make mistakes, all year round.

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Going back to the office? Here's how to adjust after many years spent working remotely

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freaked out by the idea of returning to the workplace? For Bryn Jones, senior project manager at Awarded , "Coming back into an office that feels a bit unloved and cold was difficult after the cosiness of being at home. Their tips will see you right. Mine is Duke Studios in Leeds.

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Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction

Inkbot Design

Also, building network connections and becoming a trusted supplier takes considerable time and effort. Self-management: It is the responsibility of a freelance designer to handle all aspects of their business, including marketing, client communication, taxes and other administrative tasks.

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So You Want to Become a Designer?

Inkbot Design

Software Mastery – Knowing industry-standard programs like Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Sketch, InVision, etc. Project Management – Coordinating contractors, ordering materials, billing clients, and running extensive renovations efficiently. Real talk, though – don't be a greedy network leech.

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What Employers Really Want – Readying Designers for the World of Work

Just Creative

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat are expected. As social media continues to rise in importance to companies, students will need to stay abreast of changes with popular social networking sites in order to constantly appeal to users and engage audiences across the board.

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The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success

Inkbot Design

You'll need a solid understanding of design principles , software like Adobe Creative Suite , and an eye for aesthetics. One effective marketing tactic is networking events. Manage Your Workflow The first step to managing your workflow is to stay organised. What are their needs and pain points?

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