Creative Boom

MAY 30, 2023

Her passion for communication has also expanded into educational work, designing courses and tutorials for prestigious art and design schools such as Central Saint Martins and UAL (University of the Arts London). It wasn't long before she took the plunge and went freelance full-time, and she's not looked back. "I

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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

JANUARY 15, 2025

It was in middle school (that's early secondary school years to us in the UK) that she decided to pursue art and design more seriously. From rigorous coursework and internships to fitting in personal freelance work, Zhang gave 110% to excel, describing it as "tough but rewarding".

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As well as being a way for him to discover himself, art also helps him conquer social anxiety and develop connections with other people. Any feelings of awkwardness melt away thanks to art, giving him the creative drive to make work that will amaze people. That's the distinction I love about freelancing.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Describing herself as "colour obsessed", Jade was destined for a career in fashion, as it was her chosen subject at The Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago. We all have to go through those lessons when freelancing. Were there any misconceptions about freelancing for you? What do you personally get out of creating art?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With backgrounds in graphic design and business management, Ash and Miro's journey began in 2015 as freelance creative directors producing visuals for local artists in Montréal. We escaped and started freelancing but then realised we'd set ourselves another trap, if that makes sense? During that time, I dropped into freelancing.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Here, she explains how it improved her art and lifted her confidence. After graduating with a degree in illustration, she became a freelance illustrator, and since then, she has gone on to produce everything from logos to murals for various clients. Marta Plizga has always dreamed of being an artist.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 1, 2022

But it's only recently that the German-born Canadian artist has fully embraced her art. Based in Toronto but originally from Mainz, Germany, Jeanine Brito worked in graphic design and art direction after graduating with honours in Fashion Communication from Ryerson University in 2015. But the most challenging part of shifting to art?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Art director, designer and illustrator Teddy Kang has had an eventful couple of years. Having worked as a freelance illustrator in Toronto, Canada, for nearly six years, he decided to move back to China, where his family has always lived. Life's full of twists, and this was definitely one of the best."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2025

The Barcelona School of Arts and Design (LABASAD) is shaking up creative education. That's exactly why LABASAD , Barcelona School of Arts and Design, decided to do things differently. Their teachers aren't just academics—they're working professionals currently collaborating with brands you've definitely heard of. Sound familiar?

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 12, 2022

The themes accommodate all corporate, creative freelancer or business individuals meaning that you can create a portfolio regarding any niche using this photography WordPress themes. Suitable for almost any kind of website: Blog, Shop, Agency, Freelance, Corporate, Photography, Restaurant, Architecture, Business, Fitness and much more.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Yes, it's still a little chilly out, and you definitely need your coat. Across the full family, characters stand tall in a range of styles, from heavy-footed and funky platforms to slim lifts that lend it an ethereal, art nouveau vibe. The effect is curved, melty, and a little nostalgic.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." When the time came to submit a portfolio and get accepted into an art program, Liam faced a dilemma. Should he focus on fine art, graphic design, photography or illustration? "I

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2023

So we were excited to hear that University of the Arts London (UAL) have three scholarship schemes to support postgraduate students with their studies. Meet the students Sara Dobson is a British multidisciplinary artist currently studying MA Fine Art: Digital at Central Saint Martins, a course she began in 2022 and will complete in 2024.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I called into Wakefield College with my GCSE art portfolio and asked the tutor, Tony Gray, if I could join the course. I'm a bazillion miles from where I was" Today, Gary works as a freelance illustrator, mentor design teams as an Adobe Instructor and teaches two days a week at Sheffield College as a graphics lecturer.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2023

Illustrator and Manchester School of Art graduate Georgina Reynolds has already completed her first children's picture book with the award-winning author Oliver Sykes. As well as finishing her studies at Manchester School of Art, she's also spent the last six months creating illustrations for Oliver Sykes's latest book, Fishing for Rainbows.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2022

Mason El Hage, Art Director & Designer at Monopo © Fred Mouniguet. We created a generative art tool that allows us to create infinite colour gradients following a specific style and effects. Stella Grotti, Interactive Art Director & Designer at Monopo © Fred Mouniguet. Definitely! This was not the Monopo way.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 19, 2024

” Launching in 2012, with a collective background in fine arts, curation, creative direction, design, publishing, and fashion, With Projects, Inc. Growing up in France, my parents were constantly taking us to museums and art institutions whenever they had the chance. “My career trajectory wasn’t an obvious one.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2022

While she indulged in the odd bit of drawing here and there, it was not until 2017, when she was studying art direction for her master's degree, that she discovered the "magical world" of illustration. "It Having worked at advertising agencies for two years, Julie has definitely honed the skills required to form her own cocktail brand.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 30, 2023

Hatiye (she/her/disabled), a medium light-skinned person with dark and short bob haircut, is in front of a red and gray background with geometric shapes reminiscent of op art. Freelance designer and illustrator Hatiye Garip is part of an ever-growing community of creatives making art more inclusive and accessible for all.

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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. He’s such a good designer—definitely check him out.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After completing a Bachelor of Art Theory, Van’s love of art led her to a career in the museums and galleries of Sydney. 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. What were you up to before Shillington?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. It's packed with great products such as this plushie with a difference.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That was the first art I collected, and [it] definitely made me want to draw and make art as well as live with it.” I have always had a number of other freelance jobs within the art world, and the gallery exhibitions have kept me focused on making my own work and allowed me to flesh out and develop ideas.

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Just Creative

MARCH 23, 2024

Kristen Nikosey: The Art and Craft of Communication Janet Allinger: With Tongue Planted Firmly in Cheek Laura Smith: Reinventing Retro Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Debbie Millman: Modern Design Discourse’s Chief Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Bigger is definitely better. Bold words wrap you up and pull you in. You’re hooked!

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Now, four years later, she’s freelancing—designing and illustrating for some amazing brands. Keep reading to find out how Claudia found the part-time course, her advice for budding freelancers and loads more. You’re now a fully fledged freelancer! I’ve recently gone fully freelance and it’s been great.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Freelancers and agencies, meanwhile, may prefer the new Corebook Studio , which boasts a greater range of collaboration features. I was the guy who was designing the album art for covers and posters, planning marketing campaigns for travelling musicians, and things like that. Raitis: Yeah, we're definitely not the first.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Top 20 Tips for Going Freelance: Ultimate Checklist Going freelance is an exciting and liberating career move. However, freelancing requires dedication, self-discipline, business savvy, and managing multiple roles beyond your core professional skills. Use this to shape the type of freelance work you pursue. Ideal clients.

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We And The Color

JULY 10, 2025

A current of both excitement and anxiety runs through every design studio, freelance community, and classroom. For many, the arrival of powerful generative tools feels like a paradigm shift, a moment where the very definition of creativity is up for debate. Copyright offices are grappling with whether AI-generated art can be protected.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

You're definitely not alone. Whether it's an art teacher who said you couldn't draw, a "friend" who told you freelancing would never work or someone who said something cruel that keeps whirring around in your head – reframe things and believe that you are wonderful. Dani is right. And if you suffer a setback?

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 3, 2022

His art has populated city walls and floors, shoes, buildings, books, jackets, clothing, and galleries worldwide. He also wrote a book called Sharpie Arts Workshop, and he has launched a global collection of clothing with Uniqlo. With her husband, Leta co-founded the Wade and Leta creative studio, home to many bizarre and bold arts.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Leaning towards arts makes it easier, but you don’t need to be Pablo Picasso to be a professional graphics designer. Many graphic designers choose to freelance as a comfortable income source. It takes time and effort, but it’s definitely worth that. Learning graphic design is more accessible than people might think.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 12, 2021

To your clients, you will be known as the designer who uses your strong background in psychology to reach further into the minds of your users, which clients will definitely remember as something unique. It’s vital to any freelancer to have a steady stream of new work. It must have the power to “pull” in new business.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Three months later, with a fresh portfolio, Michelle headed out into the industry and started working as a freelancer taking on jobs in the film and TV industry. Instead I decided to go freelance and took on some more film and TV jobs. Before studying I was freelancing as a graphic designer on a few feature films up in North Yorkshire.

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SpeckyBoy

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

High Definition CSS Color Guide A detailed guide that introduces CSS Color Level 4, expanding web color capabilities with wider gamuts, more colors, and advanced gradients, enhancing visual richness and fidelity in web design. 25 Years of Freelancing Eric shares some valuable lessons from his 25 years as a freelance web designers.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

It’s a damning set of statistics, but one that many freelancers and self-employed designers will be all too familiar with eight months into the pandemic. Mackintosh says most of his work pre-pandemic was in the arts and culture sector, which is now facing an “existential threat” due to the effects of the coronavirus.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 2, 2022

Definitely yes! Art School Presentation: 50 Slides PPTX, KEY, Google Slides. Initially, the template was created for the presentation of the art school, but it (like most of the options on the site) is easily customized for other similar industries. For example, white on blue might look nice on your Retina computer.

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