Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss. Obsidian Do you work in Markdown?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. Well that's exactly the need that creative coach Helen Jane Campbell addresses in her new book, Founders, Freelancers & Rebels.

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. These slower times offer an excellent opportunity to work on your business, marketing and brand. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

He's since worked on several global campaigns and for well-known international brands, including Disney+ and Apple TV+. Upon arriving, Rafael secured an internship at DISTINC, a branding and design firm that later sponsored him for a work visa. But it's been anything but a smooth ride. First came the pandemic. I love it, I really do!"

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Freelancing is an excellent way to achieve that freedom you have always wanted. However, with an increasing number of professionals taking the leap and falling in love with the freelancing lifestyle, the competition has never been fiercer. 8 Ways New Freelancers Can Stand Out From The Competition To Get More Clients.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Our recent interview with Teemu Suviala on why today's brands are too bland is a case in point. Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. In fact, he puts forward an argument you don't often hear: that it's actually responsible for pushing branding barriers beyond across the board.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 16, 2024

20+ Rebranding Tips for Freelancers As a freelancer, your personal brand is everything. It sets you apart from the competition and helps attract new clients. But over time, your brand can start to feel stale. Or maybe your services have expanded into new offerings that don’t quite align with your current brand.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. Because let's face it, keeping existing clients is always easier than finding new ones. Yes, clients can sometimes be maddening, insanely irrational, and act like total jerks.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Freelance graphic design is a booming industry that offers opportunities to talented designers like you. But why choose freelance graphic design over working for a company or agency? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The bakery incident bears a striking similarity with a typical scenario at an advertising agency or a design studio, when a creative brief is collected from a client. How to Work Better with Clients. How to Work Better with Clients. Working with clients all day long may sometimes lead to stress in a freelance schedule.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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We And The Color

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Freelance designers possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital age. With the advent of online platforms and the increasing demand for creative content, there are numerous opportunities for freelance designers to monetize their designs and generate a sustainable income.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2022

Launching a new shop is a brave enterprise in an increasingly challenging retail environment, and good branding can mean the difference between success and failure. Lynne McCusker is a senior freelance designer based in Scotland. Her clients include L'Oréal, ?Law We were thinking carpets, sofas, curtains and soft furnishings.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

You can write as much as you like and attract people to your brand via endless means. So if you're a graphic designer and help businesses build more powerful brands, what tips, advice, case studies, or insight pieces can you write and share that showcase your skills and expertise and entice people to your website and hire you?

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work Freelancing has become an increasingly popular way for skilled professionals to find flexible work opportunities. With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs. What is a Freelancing Website?

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 29, 2022

Freelance Survival Guide: Tips for New Freelancers. You can learn about starting your freelance business in the Freelance Survival Guide. You can learn about starting your freelance business in the Freelance Survival Guide. As a freelancer, you're constantly balancing deadlines and budgeting.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

He's been freelance ever since, and in that time, he's landed work for a host of big-name clients, including the likes of Google, The Telegraph, and more recently The New York Times. Part of what makes Joseph's work so appealing to clients is his clear line work and crisp design choices. But he's also stayed true to his roots.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Life of Freelance Web Designers Freelance web design is an intriguing career path that offers freedom and flexibility. This article explores the world of freelance web designers – their skills, clients, work style, income, challenges, and more. What are Freelance Web Designers?

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We And The Color

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

of Creative Freelancing in the Digital Age Remember that Dilbert comic where he stares longingly out the window, dreaming of escaping the corporate grind? Yeah, freelance creatives used to feel that way too. Global Gig Machine: The internet is your client playground. Project Playground: Ditch the soul-sucking routine!

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. So at the beginning of June, she handed in her notice to her agency boss and declared herself an official freelance illustrator and designer. You've just gone freelance.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Freelance Web Designer Guide to Success The only thing standing between you and your dream of being a successful freelance web designer is fear. Fear that you'll never find enough clients. Let me tell you a secret: Every successful freelancer started afraid. Fear that you don't have what it takes. You have a choice.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 9, 2023

The Power of LinkedIn for Freelancers: Ultimate Guide Are you a freelancer struggling to find clients or make the right connections? This guide will show you how to harness the power of LinkedIn to expand your freelance business, make new connections, and skyrocket your success. Look no further!

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 25, 2024

Web designers love to client-proof their creations. It’s all about preventing a rogue client from mucking up a layout or feature. These days, it seems like clients are eager to experiment with design. It’s been a growing trend in my freelance business. I often receive design queries from clients.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers As a freelancer, getting paid for your hard work is crucial. However, chasing clients for payments or keeping track of who owes you what can take time and effort. That's why having a robust invoicing system tailored to freelancers' needs is essential. What is Invoice Software?

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. You can also go a step further and build a funnel that will attract clients or recruiters. b) The Problem.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Protect Yourself as a Freelancer: A Comprehensive Guide Being a freelancer is bloody brilliant, isn't it? As liberating as the freelance life can be, it also comes with risks and responsibilities. We're about to dive deep into freelancer protection, covering everything from contracts and insurance to taxes and time management.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Top 14 Best Tips for Freelancers and Consultants Freelancing and consulting can be rewarding but challenging careers. You need strong time management , marketing, financial, and client relations skills to thrive as an independent worker. Niching down makes you stand out and helps attract ideal clients.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

We chatted with Ed Little, director of the London studio Regular Practice , about putting design at the heart of strategy, how the nature of branding is (fast) evolving, and what agencies need to do to keep up. It's got to come through in how people feel the brand for it to be effective in most cases.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Being a freelancer can be extremely rewarding. You are responsible for your own style of communication and client needs, as well as your own bottom line, business goals, values, and work ethic. Repetition and routine are essential as a freelancer. When you freelance, you’ll likely be working from home a good chunk of the time.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2023

Freelance Design Jobs: Empowering Creativity and Flexibility Welcome to a brand-new conversation, we have today – about a revolutionary shift in the world of work. For many, it's the reality of being a freelance designer. In the U.S. alone, as of 2023, about 73.3

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Creative Boom

MAY 5, 2022

Penny Lee, aka The Brand Directoress. The best person to answer that question is Penny Lee, aka The Brand Directoress®. I was getting some work, trying to figure out the right clients, but it was frustrating because there was misalignment, and it was causing stress. The Brand Directoress®. Photography by Jim Marsden.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2022

8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer. Freelance design has exploded in the last few years, and while the numbers might be significant, many freelance designers still do it without knowing what they are doing. If you want to become a freelance designer, you're probably thinking of its benefits.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Northern native Hello Rabbit – aka Helen Rabbitte – tells us how she went from working at a posh popcorn brand to getting in with the top dogs in the music industry. Rabbitte began her career at the snack brand Proper Corn, where she worked for three years. "At Nostalgic and contemporary, north and south, surreal and calming.

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