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Illustrator Joseph Carrington on confronting what challenges you and the benefits of representation

Creative Boom

Auckland-based illustrator Joseph Carrington creates instantly recognisable work thanks to his sleek, deceptively simple style. Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. With the backing of Closer&Closer, Joseph has managed to achieve personal career goals.

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How to juggle multiple projects as a creative

Creative Boom

Spending ages on one project gets stale after a while. Illustrator and animator Samantha Curcio agrees. "I I personally prefer to be busier and juggle multiple projects at a time because it helps with time management," she explains. Illustrator and artist Abi Daker tells a similar story. "I

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From Project Manager to Freelance Designer: Karina Aslikyan, Shillington Sydney Graduate

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You have a background in project management and web development. My first real job out of uni was at a tech startup where I got to work on everything from design, UX, web development and project management, teaching myself along the way. At what moment did you decide to take the leap and study design?

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Fresh tools to help creatives run their freelance practice in 2024

Creative Boom

It's my hands-down recommendation for scheduling intros, catch-ups, etc," says CG artist and creative director Haruko Hayakawa , whom we profiled last December. "It Artist agent and creative producer Bianca Bramham at talent agency Jacky Winter agrees, calling it a "game changer". It saves me from the 'when are you available?'

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Creatives reveal when they made a fool of themselves, and the lessons they learned

Creative Boom

Freakout in front of Kenrick Illustrator Ben Tallon offers a prime example of the kind of moment that haunts all of our dreams. Following a live painting at Reebok's celebration of the Classic shoe, I was one of several artists also working the evening, painting live at a tiny Kendrick Lamar gig," he recalls. "My

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Microsoft 365 - The New Way 3D Illustration Series

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Microsoft 365 - The New Way 3D Illustration Series. and Matthieu Braccini have shared their collaboration project with Microsoft Design on the Office 365 Suite. They had the amazing task to produce a series of 3D illustrations and the results are mesmerizing. See the entire project on Behance. . AoiroStudio 02.08.21

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Illustrator Will Rea on turning a love of art into a successful career

Creative Boom

Illustrator, muralist and sign writer Will Rea offers a shining example of how to do it right. Also known as Willustration , the Sheffield-based illustrator, muralist and sign writer has quickly become known for his public artwork, indoor and outdoor signage, illustration and work in arts education.