Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. Perhaps the biggest challenge of being a freelance illustrator, at least at the start, is getting enough work. That's how I got my first client as a character designer.".

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

He's been freelance ever since, and in that time, he's landed work for a host of big-name clients, including the likes of Google, The Telegraph, and more recently The New York Times. Part of what makes Joseph's work so appealing to clients is his clear line work and crisp design choices. But he's also stayed true to his roots.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2024

Stoke-on-Trent-based illustrator and animator Qianhui Yu is on a mission to highlight social problems and tell stories from new perspectives. Originally from Guilin, China, Qianhui Yu has travelled around the world and settled in the UK to pursue her career as an animation director and illustrator.

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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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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. Freelance work started to come in during his third year of studies, and upon graduating he leapt straight in freelancing. "I

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. She's since gone on to work with clients such as BBC Teach and Channel 5. After four years and with all this experience under her belt, Beth felt it was time to make the leap and go freelance. "It

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. You can also go a step further and build a funnel that will attract clients or recruiters. b) The Problem.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 19, 2023

As a beginner web designer, you may be an idealist and visionary, but eventually, you will encounter clients who can turn you into a cynic. You will learn that clients often have a clear idea of what they want, but they may not fully understand certain aspects of web design. Beware of these clients!

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2022

The Leeds-based illustrator has just launched a new website, marking a fresh chapter in freelancing and a renewed confidence in herself. Hattie Clark prefers to opt for handmade methods when it comes to creating her art, mainly using ink and brushes and dreaming up "inky type, wobbly people and playful animals," as she puts it.

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. Social Posts Print to digital It's a compelling argument, and made with the passion that's characteristic of the Catalan creative, who currently lives in London and works for a range of transatlantic clients. The Nue Co. The Nue Co.

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2023

The Santa Barbara-based illustrator has enjoyed plenty of success thus far, boasting clients such as Red Bull, Major League Soccer, and The Washington Post. I landed a job as a creative director for Red Bull Cartoon and learned how to illustrate for brands, and then I started to freelance on the side. We chat with Dan to find out more.

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HONGKIAT

JULY 29, 2021

If there’s anything that could make a freelancer more marketable, it’s the power and allure of their website portfolios. And among freelancers, there’s none other than designers who feel the need to make their websites more visually appealing. 5 Ways to Make Passive Income For Freelance Designers.

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SpeckyBoy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Are you putting your client’s needs first? And they’ll keep their focus entirely on client needs. Are we focused on our clients or ourselves? And I know that my client will love the aesthetic. My client wasn’t thrilled about the feature. Or will it benefit both users and your client?

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 18, 2022

Everything You Need To Kickstart A Freelancing Career At Home. This urged people to try freelancing. What is Freelancing? Freelancing has been existing even before the pandemic crisis. Freelancing can be anything you do on the side apart from your full-time work, and it usually focuses on the skills you have.

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Creative Boom

MAY 30, 2023

Half-Greek and half-German, and based in London, Tina's work spans digital and print design, typography, branding, graphics, animation, and more, blending analogue and digital worlds by mixing various materials and techniques into her distinctive outcome. Her impressive client list includes LinkedIn, Kappa, Converse, The New Yorker, and Tate.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Collaborate with diverse clients and industries to leave a tangible impact on the visual landscape of our world. Motion Graphics Design Dive into the captivating world of motion graphic design, where visual storytelling and animation converge. Create captivating animated visuals for film, television, video games, and digital media.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The ability for clients to update their websites has become a common project requirement. But while the technology is in place, a streamlined experience for clients isn’t guaranteed. Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting your clients up for content management success. Needs may have evolved.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 22, 2023

Top 7 Essential Gadgets for a Freelance Designer You can choose your projects and work from anywhere as a freelance designer. By investing in these gadgets and staying true to your creative vision, you can build a successful freelance career and attract the right clients. That's why having the right tools is crucial.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 23, 2023

Business Video Animation: Captivate, Engage, and Convert So glad you've joined us to explore the fascinating world of Business Video Animation. Still, why all the buzz about Business Video Animation? And don't get me started on the power of animation. That's precisely what Business Video Animation can do for your brand.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2022

After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. At first, it was just some screenshots from my animation, and then I started to try to draw some simple illustrations that continued my animation style. "At

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Design You Trust

MARCH 27, 2024

Amin Faramarzian, based in Turkey, is a freelance illustrator with a background in graphic design and animation. He has had the opportunity to collaborate on various projects spanning a range of styles, including 2D and 3D animation, advertising, and game design.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artist has taken successful concept of workshops she ran for major brands such as Nike, ASOS and Timberland to help other freelancers or individuals get together and create. Freelancing can be a lonely gig, however much you love it. I've got many plans for fun products (including embroidered apparel) in the pipeline," she says.

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Noupe

APRIL 5, 2022

Especially animated video content, which has helped literally millions of people either understand or explain concepts and tell very interesting stories during and before Covid-19. Of course, there are always different innovations that cause the video animation company and the video production industry to evolve at unprecedented speeds.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

It meant she could say in the US, and she decided to start her own company as an LLC, working as a visual designer and building a roster of clients, including Adobe, TikTok and Google. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco. Designature, a series of animated posters © Sumangla Bishnoi.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You might want to add extra strings to your bow in order to secure a promotion, a new job or more tantalising freelance opportunities. From graphic design to photography, creative writing to 3D animation, and UX design to digital marketing, these courses offer a gateway to a new career starting this September.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

For illustrators, graphic designers, animators and photographers, other platforms like Instagram have served a similar purpose. So, how can you build your freelance creative business away from social media? Secondly, start to contact clients and potential clients directly. Here are a few suggestions.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today she is a CG artist and creative director, and in the past she was an associate creative director at Superunion, with a client list including The New York Times, Bon Appetit and Casa Noble. These days, Haruko creates imagery and animations for editorial outlets, brands and ad campaigns.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. I started working on getting my own clients and building an illustration portfolio. I love to take my family camping.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

Many artists, designers, illustrators, animators and video editors have found continued remote working not only feasible but, in many ways, preferable. As the final vestiges of lockdown laws are scrapped, though, the pressure on employees to return to the studio and freelancers to resume in-person meetings is growing.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

© Anna Knopf Germany-based illustrator and storyteller Anna Knopf creates delightfully snug worlds in her atmospheric artwork populated by people, plants, and members of the animal kingdom. Today, I work as a freelance illustrator, and I can't imagine myself doing something different!" However, the other stars of her art are animals.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

But ultimately, design isn't about pretty pictures; it's about serving the client's needs and solving problems. This browser-based design tool offers everything you need to make visually complex projects on the web: the most up-to-date typography, impressive animations, and complete creative freedom with no layout restrictions.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Luckily, Maria became a brand designer at Adidas, and once her two-year contract ended, she set out as a freelancer. Currently, I create illustrations for the social media platforms of a Spanish company, and if the opportunity arises, I also offer this service to my other clients." It's been a winding journey, but one that's paid off.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2022

An illustrator based in South West England, Scotty Gillespie creates work that is bright and optimistic, celebrating inclusivity, playfulness and tenderness and spanning digital illustration, ceramics, animation, and design. The core of my practice is always the same, digital illustration, ceramics and animation. © Scotty Gillespie.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

Using dramatic lighting against a restricted colour palette, Luke's been grabbing the attention of many an international client since he went freelance in 2012. I was asked to create some key style frames and concepts for an animated TV spot. I had never worked on an animation before, but it turned out to be a fun process!

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Illustrator and animator Samantha Curcio agrees. "I Most projects have check-in points with the client, so ticking off achieving these feels really good and keeps me motivated. Planning in set times for each job and keeping the client updated over achievable completion dates helps."

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