Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

We chatted with Ed Little, director of the London studio Regular Practice , about putting design at the heart of strategy, how the nature of branding is (fast) evolving, and what agencies need to do to keep up. It's got to come through in how people feel the brand for it to be effective in most cases.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? Brand strategist and copy director Danielle LaRoy echoes this view. Greg Findley of graphic and web agency Mantra has some advice.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whether you're a founder or freelancer, creative entrepreneurship is hard. Consequently, many independent creative founders and freelancers share a longing for connection, reassurance and motivation. Consequently, many independent creative founders and freelancers share a longing for connection, reassurance and motivation.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So earlier this year, they left their jobs and founded their own branding studio, Goodside , in San Francisco. Weaving colour, concept, and copy into cohesive brand systems that scale." We're continuously energised by wonderful, weird and boundary-pushing work that independent creatives, studios and agencies are putting out there.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 11, 2022

Why Hire a Creative Branding Agency ? As a small business owner, you are well aware of the costs associated with brand development. You may also know that some businesses hire a branding agency for these services. But, what are some of the benefits of hiring a creative branding agency versus doing it yourself?

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Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2022

Freelance vs Agency: Which is Best to Hire? Freelance workers tend to have more flexibility, but agencies can better match your skills with the job if you’re looking for the best fit. This guide explains the differences between hiring freelance vs agency. An agency, however, is a bit different.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One dynamic duo leading the way in Montréal is Ash Phillips and Miro LaFlaga, who runs Six Cinquième , a creative agency that's pushing for change and doing things very differently. You've built an agency based on a realisation that we don't have to "hustle" to be a success? So you were freelancers before you launched your agency?

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Should you hire a design agency or a freelancer? Moreover, the logos are not just names now but have become designs that depict stories of brands, owners, and their existence. Moreover, the logos are not just names now but have become designs that depict stories of brands, owners, and their existence.

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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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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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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. So at the beginning of June, she handed in her notice to her agency boss and declared herself an official freelance illustrator and designer. I'm not keen on crowds.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Freelance graphic design is a booming industry that offers opportunities to talented designers like you. But why choose freelance graphic design over working for a company or agency? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 11, 2024

In today’s competitive marketplace, building a strong brand is essential for success. A brand visual identity which including brand logo, website, mobile app and stationery items are playing a pivotal role in shaping its perception among consumers, distinguishing it from competitors, and fostering loyalty and trust.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 31, 2024

We caught up with him to hear how he made his own opportunities, got crowned a pop star art director, and hacked the industry by creating an agency that does everything differently. Changing direction After slogging it out as an in-house graphic designer for five years while freelancing for private clients at night, Nikos felt burnt out. "I

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work Freelancing has become an increasingly popular way for skilled professionals to find flexible work opportunities. With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs. What is a Freelancing Website?

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Life of Freelance Web Designers Freelance web design is an intriguing career path that offers freedom and flexibility. This article explores the world of freelance web designers – their skills, clients, work style, income, challenges, and more. What are Freelance Web Designers?

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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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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

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, utilizing templates allows you to streamline your branding process, ensuring consistency and coherence across all your printed materials. It’s a handshake that lands before the hello, a silent orchestra playing your brand’s anthem.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Finding the Best Web Design Agency for Your Business Selecting the right web design agency can be a make-or-break decision for your business. But working with the wrong agency can lead to a site that doesn't adequately represent your brand, turns off visitors, and doesn't achieve your goals.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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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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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Freelance Web Designer Guide to Success The only thing standing between you and your dream of being a successful freelance web designer is fear. Let me tell you a secret: Every successful freelancer started afraid. Let me tell you a secret: Every successful freelancer started afraid. But they didn't let it stop them.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Credit: James Hurst / Punk Works The former Head of Brand Design at Google opened his own studio, Punk Works, this January. Hurst recently sat down with Creative Boom to introduce his new venture and share why he wants more branding agencies to embrace their punk side. Punk Works will put that mission into practice.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Northern native Hello Rabbit – aka Helen Rabbitte – tells us how she went from working at a posh popcorn brand to getting in with the top dogs in the music industry. Rabbitte began her career at the snack brand Proper Corn, where she worked for three years. "At Nostalgic and contemporary, north and south, surreal and calming.

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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

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. Instead, she finished with a BFA in design with a focus on branding and packaging. I’m also heavily inspired by still life photography and surreal art."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2023

We look at Franklyn's new design refresh for the brand and the backstory behind it. Designers and agency heads often like to talk about the "challenge" of taking on a new client, but most of the time, the stakes are not, in all honesty, that high. If you haven't heard of WeWork, here's a quick refresher. So far, so good.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 4, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Travel & Tourism Sector Branding Tourism marketing is a crucial activity (and increasingly so) in the tourism sector. That is why tourism branding takes particular relevance as a differential and success factor. What is tourism sector branding? In this article, we will discuss both.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

40+ Essential Tools for Branding and Marketing Establishing a strong, recognisable brand is crucial for any business looking to stand out in a crowded marketplace. This comprehensive guide explores the must-have tools for branding to help convey what your company represents and attract your ideal audience. Set visual hierarchy.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Advertising Agencies: Maximising Marketing Potential An advertising agency is a professional service firm that specialises in creating, planning, and managing advertising and promotional campaigns for clients. Agencies typically have expertise across various industries, so they can bring industry knowledge to bear on a client's behalf.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Branding Design of the Year 2023: Campus, Reading International by Socrates Communications The victors of the Indigo Design Award 2023 offer extraordinary examples of real-world design we can all seek to emulate. Brooklyn-based strategy and design studio Team brought this mission to the fore with a new brand identity.

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Six Leaf Design

JUNE 21, 2023

Here are my top tips for hiring a brand + website designer in Denver to make your project a success. Not only does it give us something to bond over, but it gives insight into the places you're going + things you like that may eventually be reflected by your brand or website. And if you happen to be in the market, drop me a line !

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HONGKIAT

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Hiring a top web design agency is the best way to ensure that your website will represent you and your business in the best possible light. Web design agencies know how to emphasize what’s essential , guide you through the entire process, and build a website that looks and feels “right.”

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

How Outsourcing Graphic Design Can Grow Your Brand Outsourcing graphic design can be a game-changer for your brand's growth – graphic design is essential to building and growing any brand. The benefits of outsourcing graphic design Outsourcing graphic design can significantly benefit your brand. Let's dive in!

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Designer Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

Freelancing. The freelancing market has undergone a large stream of growth over the past decade especially within the graphic design market as the average freelance graphic designer typically earns around $55,000 a year. Freelancing is also good because you can decide your working hours and even better you can work from home.

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