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How Falmouth University's online MAs are helping creatives find their true voice

Creative Boom

Everything from the rise of AI to the shakeout of agencies means that whatever stage you are in your career, you're probably thinking about your future more carefully than ever. We chat with staff and alumni to find out how it all works in practice. Let's face it, the creative industry is a bit of a whirlwind at the moment.

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Sarah Madden on slowing down and finding escape through an exciting leap into freelancing

Creative Boom

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 worked for a couple of design agencies around Leeds before going freelance. Yes, I'm from Sheffield, where my mum still lives, and I came here to study Fine Art at Leeds University.

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12 magazines and blogs that every photographer should check out

Creative Boom

BJP, as it's commonly known, is also home to some of the photography industry's most prestigious awards, and its in-house agency connects the best photographic talent with major international brands. Black & White : Black & White is a specialist resource for connoisseurs and collectors of black and white fine-art photography.

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Amazing Illustations Art By Samy Halim

Graphic Design Junction

Today we are featuring remarkable graphic artist, art director and digital illustrator artist “ Samy Halim “ He was born in Algeria and trained at the Fine Arts School of Algiers. After school he moved to Bordeaux, France in 1994 and refined my graphic arts skills on digital tools such as Photoshop & Illustrator.

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Iconic buildings from movies and architecture recreated as birdhouses

Creative Boom

This was influenced by the hybrid cool of Hans Hollein, Austrian Travel Agency Headquarters, and the painter Nagel's Deco revival styling," says Jason. This was inspired by the sophisticated lady PI in charge of Remington Steele Agency," says Jason. The Patrick Birdhouse by Jason Sargenti. The Damrack Birdhouse by Jason Sargenti.

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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

Creative Boom

I worked with a handful of San Francisco-based creative agencies, primarily in branding and identity, on a range of companies from small tech start-ups to bars and restaurants to the SF Giants and Virgin Airlines." "After getting my BFA from Cal Poly, I spent ten years in the graphic design and advertising industry," he recalls. "I

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How to Get Quality Graphic Design Training

Graphic Design Junction

Much like students who sign up for chemical engineering programs in renowned institutions like the American International College , you will want to get quality graphic design training from places like the School of Visual Arts in New York and the Royal College of Art.