Creative Boom

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Canadian graphic designer explains how she harnessed social media to help propel her into a professional career. But many creatives have successfully harnessed it to attract attention to their work and boost their careers. In May 2020, she was searching for work as a designer. Social media might be problematic in many ways.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Tips for getting your graphic design project featured (one being, send us lots of visual assets/mockups) Mockup via Art Directed Want to see your graphic design work featured in this online magazine? Here's how to do it and some tips for standing out from the crowd. As editor, I receive hundreds of emails daily.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 24, 2021

When most people think of the factors that make an excellent blog, great writing is the first thing that comes to mind. But whether you realize it or not, images are also a key determinant of the success of your blog. Why exactly are images so important for your blog? The Best Types of Images for Your Blog. Infographics.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They'd rather be doing something more creative and fulfilling, but they don't really know how to go about it. Well, waking up every morning looking forward to work, and being in the right creative career, is a great start. Growing up, I loved building and making things," he recalls. I craved a different challenge."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Facing your fears and sharing your creative work online can be daunting, but it's essential for growth and success in the digital age. Here's how to overcome the hurdles and thrive. But in today's digital landscape, putting yourself and your work out there is crucial for creative professionals.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Typically, working graphic designers find that friends and even close family don't really understand what they do. Do you find yourself constantly admiring how billboards, magazines, and websites look and feel? A good place to start is by answering all your questions about what graphic design is and how you get involved in it.

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

So, it seems like a good moment to reflect on our platform's journey, what we stand for, and how we aim to help the creative community. A magazine that would cover creatives outside of London and go beyond the usual 'rockstar' names to feature great work from everyday creatives. I connected with so many other creatives because of it."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 21, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We've all been tempted to be snarky about creative work we don't like. Here's why you should fight the urge and how constructive positivity can boost your career in unexpected ways over the long term. And people like to work with people that they, well, like. Just imagine it. she says. "A

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Spoon Graphics

APRIL 4, 2022

It’s that time of year when Spoon Graphics gets a little older, with 2022 marking 15 years of tutorial creating, freebie sharing and article writing on what started as a blog that was attached to my design portfolio website in 2007. Every April I take some time to reflect on the past 12 months and talk about how things have changed.

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Swiss Miss

APRIL 24, 2025

Tina on the transformative power of enthusiasm When I was eight, I made a big, hand-drawn poster that said, Do you want to join my fan club? and put it up in the small Swiss town where I grew up. I grew up in the Swiss countryside and visiting Hugi in Zurich was always an adventure. Id think, Who am I to do this thing?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. We can all think of artists whose work is easy to identify, even without checking the credits.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2020

In addition, backlinks from authoritative sites have a direct impact on SEO and how your content ranks in search results. But if you want guest posting to work for you, you must go about it in the right way. Read on to learn how to do it. The reason I vouch for guest posting as a strategy is simple: it works.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

"This book's for you if you've stopped feeling 'hungry' for new client work, you're starting up for the first, second or third time, or you've simply run out of steam," she tells us. "I I intend to offer a wealth of ideas and fresh perspectives to inspire you at any stage of your independent creative career." So, what sparked the book?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

But in his spare time, he's been working on an intriguing project with design writer Jim K Davies. They've spent the past seven years digging deep to unearth the fascinating stories behind the band logos we know and love: how they came about, who designed them, what they mean, and why they rock. Love design books?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 7, 2024

This is a headline I never thought I'd write. Also, many creatives use Adobe's tools to make work for clients that's covered by an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). So simply by agreeing to these terms and conditions, some creatives argue they'd be violating such agreements, putting them in a serious quandary as to how to respond.

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Designer Daily

DECEMBER 17, 2020

How to estimate the ROI of design work? As designers, we have two options: We can wait for business people to learn design’s value or we accelerate the process by better communicating our work’s value. The best design tool of 2020 is not what you expect. Spoiler alert, it’s not what you expect. Read article.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Build a loyal audience and showcase your work effectively with these essential tips for starting a newsletter in 2024 Let's face it: Reaching and engaging your audience has become more difficult than ever in the 2020s. A well-crafted newsletter may sound like work (and it is!) Let's move on to the how.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Photoshop actions come up with video tutorials that show how to set up action files and how to use them. All Photoshop actions are tested and working on Photoshop CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CC 2014, CC 2015, CC 2017+ Tested with more than 50 images to assure the integrity of the action. 6,131 items. 5,191 items. Download Now.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 7, 2022

The domain name is the part of your blog URL that visitors type into their browser to get in contact with you. For example, if I were to create an account at a blog called “The Best Guide To Creating A Blog,” my URL would be “blog-best-guide.com.” blog-domain.com). No hyphens (e.g.,

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Meaningful Modern Home: Soulful Architecture and Interiors by Celeste Robbins This is one Phaidon’s newest releases which I was fortunate enough to preview. I love that this book shows just how warm, inviting, and holistic today’s modern homes can be. I love how bulbous the shapes are (they remind me of donuts!)

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? I remember when I first started as a freelance designer. It took some trial and error, but eventually, I landed on a winning formula that allowed me to build a steady stream of high-quality gigs.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

All Photoshop actions are come-up with video tutorials that shows how to setup action files and how to use. PS actions works with Photoshop CS3 & Higher Versions, Works in All Photoshop Languages, Fast & Easy To use, Non-Destructive Product, Help File With Instructions. Animated Meteor Shower Photoshop Action.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 13, 2022

Classic sense, sketching is a preparatory stage before the creation of artistic work. Such sketches help artists think through the composition, outline the main lines and assemble the elements of the future work. Sketches are drawn at once, in one approach, and without any preliminary work. How Detailed Should a Sketch Be?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 13, 2023

This idea grew into a collection of 130 photographs that depict everything from the intricacies of spliced wires in an HDMI cable, the inner workings of a headphone jack, a close-up of a smartphone circuit board, a cross-section of a guitar cable, and much more. There were definitely real surprises along the way.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

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? Whether you want to learn about graphic design, learn a new language, or even learn how to grow watermelons, chances are there is a resource out there for you to learn how.

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Design Milk

JUNE 22, 2021

The second designer we’re spotlighting for Design Milk’s 15th Anniversary is Tanya Aguiñiga , a triple threat artist, designer and craftsperson whose work we’ve been covering since 2010. She said, “I literally ended up making thousands, felting till my hands bled. ” Felt Chairs.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 5, 2021

So, you have created a new website and now you want to monetize your blog. You start working hard – publishing 5-6 quality pieces of content per week, building backlinks and auditing your website. But, there’s no need to worry – I’m here to share my experiences so you don’t have to make the mistakes I did.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Through my work with diverse clients, I've discovered that a well-crafted brand identity can increase customer loyalty by up to 40%. When I work with clients, I explain it as the collection of all elements – from typography and colour schemes to voice and values – that make your brand uniquely recognisable.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Its pristine and graceful structure makes it apt for a spectrum of design works. Licensing helps ensure that artists get credit (and bread) for their hard work. So, every time you want to use a font, especially in commercial work, make sure you have the rights. Can I use them for my business? They can be classy or casual.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

How to Start a Design Blog to Grow Your Business Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow design ninjas! Listen up, my friends, because I've got some important news for you – if you're not blogging , you're missing out on a chance to level up your business. Now, some of you might be thinking, “Blogging?

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Shillington

AUGUST 20, 2023

That’s where design blogs come in. The best ones bring you the latest work, best practices, news and conversations in bite-sized chunks that never feel like a chore to read. 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.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 21, 2022

We're all starting to realise how damaging 'fast fashion' is to the planet, not to mention its role in developing countries with lax labour laws. If you're looking for an alternative, what better way to support fellow creatives than wrap yourself up in their amazing work? Working in a clean, safe and pleasant environment.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I know I have. Conversely, if your interests align with graphic design trends, you’ve likely perused the work of lo-fi cult graphic design outfit, Online Ceramics. Come on, how could you not love this small snail detail? Guilty again. 5600 by Online Ceramics for Hodinkee. 5600 by Online Ceramics for Hodinkee.

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Design Milk

APRIL 14, 2023

Being Arab and British, designer Samar Maakaroun says she exists in the space between the two through work that embraces nuance, complexity, interaction, and play. And she’s worked with Pentagram to rebrand the Abu Dhabi Media portfolio, and later brought the Diriyah City brand to life.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Like you, I was also worried that all the efforts I had put into classes and the experts I had paid to do my homework for me and guide me toward academic excellence would go down the drain. Shape perceptions, evoke emotions, and inspire action through your unique work.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Apparently, I have a personal brand. I imagine it's something like "looks tired, drinks tea like it's a full-time job, and forgets to post on Instagram for six months at a time". How we got here Perhaps my confusion is partly down to my age. Then came the blogs. Our work became secondary to how we packaged ourselves.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 14, 2020

You need to what to create content about, how to create it , where to post your content, when to time your posts and more. Maybe not all of your blog posts are relevant to every single one of your readers. You might think that you can write a couple of blog posts, forget about your site for a while, and come back like nothing happened.

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