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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

I'd been wrongly fixated on Instagram because it's visual, but I realised I had more meaningful connections from my agency years on Linkedin. At the same time, she sees LinkedIn as a better way to connect with prospective clients. I'm not putting too much effort into Instagram right now: it's currently too disheartening.

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Meet Claire Grocott, Shillington Graduate and Founder of Studio Kokomo

Shillington

We chatted with her about her Shillington experience, love for all things graphic design and how she ended up founding her very own freelance studio working with amazing clients from all over Australia and the world. I hope I’m still working on fun briefs with my long-term clients while expanding my client base. Also…Pinterest.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

And that means that if you're buying for fellow creatives, be they friends, family, clients or colleagues, they're much more likely to hit home and feel truly meaningful. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens. Another great offering courtesy of Present & Correct. Wield it wisely."

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50 Best Design Blogs You Have To Read (2023 Update)

Shillington

I Love Typography I Love Typography covers everything from typography and type history to making fonts, and everything in between, including printmaking to book history and occasionally calligraphy. Its associated blog features a range of critical, informed writing about design and visual culture. It’s edited and written by Armin Vit.

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10 Best Creatives from Argentina

Shillington

Berry Rhys has worked for a large roster of corporate clients, including Vans, KFC, 7Up and Kraken rum but it’s personal work that is the true feast for the eyes—we love his imaginary packaging for the national drink of Argentina, Yerba Mate. Sofia Noceti is a freelance designer, illustrator, art director and printmaker.

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Future Print Club T-Shirt Design 9 Shillumni Winners

Shillington

She says that her background in illustration and printmaking allows her to make work that is exciting and expressive, and she especially likes to take on branding and identity briefs. After Shillington, she launched her design career, working with clients across a variety of industries in the UK and the US.

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How food illustration can market food products more effectively

Lisa Maltby

Commissioning a professional designer is also a lower cost than using a design agency, so doing so in conjunction with an illustrator (or commissioning an illustrator-designer, like myself), can provide the best outcomes and make sure everything is set up correctly. Are your products high-end?