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Practical steps creatives can take when freelance work goes quiet

Creative Boom

For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods. I like to (re)organise my design files or my portfolio; just have a good tidy up," he says.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. As a freelancer, I work with agencies that normally hire me during their peak times or when they can't solve a project internally," he explains. But it's been anything but a smooth ride. And it's not been all bad. "I

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Balancing Client Needs vs. Your Portfolio

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But let’s say that you just booked a new web design project. Are you putting your client’s needs first? Is showing off the project in your portfolio a motivating factor? And they’ll keep their focus entirely on client needs. Sure, they can enhance our portfolios. What about Client Requests?

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How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction

Inkbot Design

Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction Working independently as a graphic designer , offering design services to customers on a by-project basis is known as freelance graphic design. Freelance graphic designers have become more in demand in recent years due to the growing gig economy and technological advances. And at night?

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Beth Tibbles on rediscovering illustration, the joy of playfulness, and staying authentic

Creative Boom

We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. She's since gone on to work with clients such as BBC Teach and Channel 5. After four years and with all this experience under her belt, Beth felt it was time to make the leap and go freelance. "It

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

Creative Boom

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?