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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

Creative Boom

AI has even won awards for its illustration work from creative bodies such as Communication Arts and the Colorado State Fair. If you're a freelance illustrator, it's easy to wallow in despair and imagine your job will soon be taken over by a faster, cheaper AI alternative. It's the modern-day equivalent of clip art.

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Nike designer Yenny Zhang on how she found a passion for spatial design

Creative Boom

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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Designing for the Age of AI: Beyond the Prompt—Reclaiming Human-Centered Creativity

We And The Color

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. When the printing press arrived, scribes feared for their craft.

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Spectacular design has become TV's secret weapon – and the Emmy nominations prove it

Creative Bloq

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Only Murders in the Building (Image credit: Hulu) Again, the buildings art deco details and labyrinthine corridors dont just house the mystery – theyre integral to it. Why not try a subscription?

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The best podcasts for creative inspiration in 2025

Creative Boom

This sense of full transparency creates a sense of camaraderie that's especially valuable for freelance illustrators. In each episode, Tom conducts in-depth interviews with illustrators, agents, art directors and industry insiders, creating a comprehensive educational resource for visual storytellers. Well, yes, it definitely is.

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“The key to our success was keeping a 2D mindset": Marvel Rivals' art director on the game's unique comic book style

Creative Bloq

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Why not try a subscription?

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Competitive Positioning for Small Business: Beyond “Better and Cheaper”

Inkbot Design

Think of the local butcher everyone raves about, the graphic designer who only does album art for metal bands, the accountant who specialises in independent breweries. making accounting painless for freelancers ) Style: What is your unique aesthetic or method? Think about the craft beer explosion. A landmark is a destination.