Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Brooklyn-based CG artist and creative director Haruko Hayakawa specialises in creating stunning, bizarre visuals which tackle consumer culture, brands and nostalgia. I was very inspired by Final Fantasy and wanted to learn how to create their beautiful characters and worlds."

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

From the rise of AI to the ebbs and flows of the freelance market, you're constantly trying to navigate uncharted waters. The instability One of the most daunting challenges for illustrators is the unpredictable nature of freelance work. We share some of their perspectives below, while you can read the full discussion on X and Threads.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2024

From pioneering entrepreneurs to innovative brand leaders and multidisciplinary creative forces, these are the movers and shakers propelling their respective fields forward. To answer that question, we turned to Frontify , our favourite cloud-based, brand-building platform. So, who are the names we need to know? Not rocket science."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

In truth, though, most graphic design jobs aren't advertised on job sites, and of those that are, many don't have salaries attached but are negotiated with the successful candidate. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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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. In the U.S. alone, as of 2023, about 73.3

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

Roots in advertising Born in Melbourne, Sean studied multimedia at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. His grandparents were artists, and Sean has always enjoyed drawing, but his childhood dream was always to work in TV and advertising.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2022

8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer. Freelance design has exploded in the last few years, and while the numbers might be significant, many freelance designers still do it without knowing what they are doing. If you want to become a freelance designer, you're probably thinking of its benefits. Find Clients.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Read on to hear more about her dynamic role at the Art Gallery Society of NSW , freelance life and advice for anyone thinking of studying at Shillington. However, whilst working at the Australian Museum, I was intrigued and inspired by the work that the designers did. What made you return to study and why did you choose Shillington?

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2022

20 Genius Money-Saving Tips For Creative Freelancers. Inflation, global energy shortages, and supply chain challenges have created a tight economic environment for creative freelancers working in the gig economy. Today, we’ll list some of the best money-saving tips for freelancers and creatives to increase your profits.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. After getting my BFA from Cal Poly, I spent ten years in the graphic design and advertising industry," he recalls. "I As Patrick sees it, there is a sense of truth in creating images from old news articles and advertisements. "To

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2022

As for her inspirations, Julie is influenced by Toronto-based artist Janice Sung. And recently I met Valentin Galmand , and he's inspired me so much too. I wish I could design cocktails and bottles for brands one day. Or maybe launch my own brand.". Her style still evolves year after year, and I find it fascinating.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When big brands decide to reinvent not only themselves but also their brand strategy, it can make for some big news. The point of that little story is that sometimes, even the biggest brands need a brand strategy or need to change theirs up to succeed in today’s economy. Related: 101+ Brand strategy resources.

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The Branding Journal

JUNE 5, 2023

Branding awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and creativity, offering a platform for agencies and brands to showcase their best work. These awards celebrate innovative ideas in a wide range of categories, from brand identity and logo design to brand strategy and communications.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

Later, Sumangla worked in Mumbai, India, at the advertising firm VGC, onboarding projects for brands ranging from hospitality to fashion. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco. And yet, this was just the start.".

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Inkbot Design

MAY 6, 2024

11 Inexpensive Branding Strategies on a Budget Have you ever felt that only big companies with huge marketing budgets can afford to have stellar branding? There are plenty of ways for even cash-strapped businesses to create a fantastic brand identity connecting with their audience; all it takes is imagination and know-how.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Three years later, she is now at the top of her game and is working as a freelance designer—working with some incredible clients. We caught up with Robyn about her time studying at Shillington, her amazing work both for clients and for herself and about what has been inspiring her lately. Why did you decide to study at Shillington?

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Making the jump to working freelance is a big deal for any designer so we love to see our graduates taking the leap. Shillington London graduate Tom Noon did just that—he graduated and dived head first in the world of freelance, taking on any clients or jobs that came his way. First of all, you studied with us in London back in 2017.

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The Logo Smith

JULY 28, 2020

The post Color Palettes of the Fortune 500 Brand Logo Designs by Bold Web Design appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ Fortune 500 Color Palettes by Bold Web Design is a veritable feast of brand logo design colour palettes.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 24, 2024

Invest in Logo Design: A Powerful Brand Identity Awaits Have you ever noticed how some logos just stick in your mind? That clever little symbol or wordmark that immediately conjures up the brand image? Logos are much more than just a pretty picture – they're the essence of a company's brand distilled into one powerful visual.

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The Logo Smith

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The post Colourful Vintage Pepsi Advertisement – Our Idea of Pop Art, Pepsi Cool Cans appeared first on The Logo Smith. Would love to know if anyone, […].

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 26, 2023

9 Best Freelance Writing Sites to Find a Job Whether you're looking for a full-time job or want to earn extra money, a freelance writing career is one of the best ways. However, finding a job as a freelance writer can take time and effort. Indeed, a great place to find jobs and make money as a freelance writer.

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Logo Smith

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Lovely little inspirational collage of vintage bus tickets digitally; rendered by One Little Bird Studio on Flickr. → The post All Aboard – Vintage Bus Tickets appeared first on Smithographic All Original Content © 1996 – 2022 Smithographic.uk |. All Aboard on Flickr.

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Logo Smith

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The post Impossible Type – Concept Font Inspired by MC Escher by Fleta Selmani appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ Impossible Type is a clever concept font, inspired by the impossible geometries of MC Escher , and designed by Fleta Selmani. Found via Kottke : Impossible Type.

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The Logo Smith

APRIL 27, 2020

The post HITT Gaming Studio Logo & Brand Identity Design by The Logo Smith appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 TheLogoSmith.co |. HITT Gaming Studio Logo & Brand Identity Design by The Logo Smith. Proud to be blocky…. The HITT Logo & Icon Design. HITT Logomark Construction.

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The Logo Smith

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The post Brand Logo Reversions – A Fun Brand Logo Project by The Logo Smith appeared first on The Logo Smith. Some of these Brand Reversion’s are obviously taking-the-funny, whilst many are very […].

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Design You Trust

MAY 2, 2024

Since 2011, Luis has been working as a freelance 3D graphic designer, illustrator, and modeler. He has also contributed to several indie video game projects, alongside work in brand design, packaging, and advertising. More: Instagram Cute Source

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The Logo Smith

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Vintage Colour Wheels, Charts and Tables Throughout History As a graphic designer, where colour inspiration is pretty darn important, so this selection of Vintage Colour Wheels, Charts and Tables Throughout History has made me far too excitable!

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Noupe

JULY 4, 2023

Even if the content has interesting storylines and tells people exciting stories about the brand, this is not enough for the company to be truly respected and considered respectable. It is also important that before advertising a product, you always first need to talk in detail about it. This is the so-called acquaintance.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Branding on a Budget: Maximising Impact without Breaking the Bank If you can't afford to hire a branding agency , this is the guide for you. It is designed to be practical and packed with tips and suggestions for creating an effective brand strategy without spending a small fortune on consultants. If they can do it, so can you!

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The Logo Smith

DECEMBER 15, 2019

The post Erich Dieckmann: Design Development of a Metal Tube Chair appeared first on The Logo Smith - Freelancer Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design Studio | The The Logo Smith is a Freelance Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design Studio with over 27 Years Experience: Logo & Brand Identity; Website Design, Graphic Design, & Typography (..)

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 11, 2024

This article will explore Herb Lubalin's origins, chronicling his early graphic design career leading advertising agencies, his founding of the studios International Typeface Corporation (ITC) and Lubalin, Smith, Carnase (LSC), as well as the development of many timeless logos, typefaces, and designs over his lifetime.

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Shillington

JULY 3, 2020

After graduating, she packed it all in and started designing freelance, working under the pseudonym Aah Yes Studio. We chatted with Ayesha about her first year as a graduate and freelancer, how she found the Shillington course, creating The Aahchive and loads more. Can you tell us about your amazingly-named freelance practice?

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Shillington

MAY 18, 2020

Since then, Wyatt has worked on the creative direction for print and digital at the plant company, The Sill , and is now freelancing in Los Angeles. He’s developed brand identities and artwork for an impressive list of clients such as VICE , Adidas , David LaChapelle and Vogue Italia ! How do you go about finding freelance work?

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Logo Smith

AUGUST 24, 2021

The post 10 Beautiful Brand New Word Marks – Part 1 appeared first on The Logo Smith All Content © 2020 The Logo Smith.™ The last few months I’ve been increasingly impressed by the number of Brand New Word Marks and Logos being designed, as well as redesigned. My Favourite Word Marks from Brand New.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Today we are featuring creative illustrator and freelance graphic artist “ Dale Edwin Murray ”, with his amazing illustration art collection. He is a freelance illustrator artist and graphic designer living and working in London. 26 Creative Logo Design Templates for Inspiration. He was from London, United Kingdom.

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The Logo Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2019

The post Vintage Air Canada Logo Rainbow Poster Design Recreated for Download appeared first on The Logo Smith - Freelancer Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design Studio | The The Logo Smith is a Freelance Logo Designer & Brand Identity Design Studio with over 27 Years Experience: Logo & Brand Identity; Website Design, Graphic Design, & (..)

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Logo Smith

DECEMBER 16, 2022

So without prompting, we proposed an alternate take on a visual identity for Tugg that brought in inspiration from around the world, beyond the US. It turned out to be relatively easy to break a long-established category behavior. ” [link]. Source: [link].

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