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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

Maybe you've even considered pursuing a career around art but are unsure where to start. With the right guidance and knowledge, you can turn your passion for creativity into a rewarding and well-paid profession. But equally, following lessons alone will only go so far. But it doesn't need to be that way.

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Founders, Freelancers & Rebels: new book dispels the fear of going solo

Creative Boom

Graham Nolan by Billie Charity We explore coach Helen Jane Campbell's excellent new book and what it can teach independent creatives. Whether you're a founder or freelancer, creative entrepreneurship is hard. Consequently, many independent creative founders and freelancers share a longing for connection, reassurance and motivation.

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How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

Creative Boom

Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. This approach has helped artist, illustrator and designer Mark Leary carve out a successful freelance career. Start a blog. Also, your lessons needn't be about drawing or painting itself. Give talks or workshops.

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Jade Purple Brown on colour obsession, copycats and how you learn to prioritise yourself

Creative Boom

One of her distinctive pieces will be familiar to any creative professional, as it formed the opening cover of Adobe Illustrator in 2021. 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. Is your middle name indeed Purple?

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Out of Blogging Ideas? 6 Ideas to Boost Your Creativity

Just Creative

Picture the time you wrote your first blog post. But what happens along the journey that makes you lose touch with your creativity? It is possible that even as a great writer, you can still lose touch with creativity at some point in your blogging career. Does it inspire thinking and creativity?

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10 Best FREE Graphic Design Courses Online

Just Creative

Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills? Familiarize yourself with the graphic design process & solving problems creatively. Put together a portfolio and blog. Learn from professional graphic designers.

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50 Best Design Blogs You Have To Read (2023 Update)

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That’s where design blogs come in. These blogs can also be a great source of visual inspiration, helping to spark fresh ideas of your own and stopping you from becoming creatively stale. Mirador Mirador is the image-based blog curated by Say What Studio , a graphic design duo based in Paris, France.