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. 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. Why Rebrand as a Freelancer? So tread carefully.

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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. The main brand orange is also a favourite of the client, so this had to feature prominently.".

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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

AUGUST 8, 2022

Normally, you love your freelance life. I try to come back from vacation with a buffer day factored in, so I'll come back on a Saturday if I have to work on Monday," says brand designer Molly O'Neill. There's a reason that freelancers especially find it difficult returning to work: guilt. I love a hag stone or beach find.

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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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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Branding Design of the Year 2023: Campus, Reading International by Socrates Communications The victors of the Indigo Design Award 2023 offer extraordinary examples of real-world design we can all seek to emulate. Are you seeking inspiration for your work? We share the seven main winning designs here.

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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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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2022

Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Having recently gone freelance thanks to a successful run on Everpress , he shares his insights on what it means to be successful and how to build a following. And it's easy to see why.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China. Work by Amao 2. Work by Caver Zhang 3. Work by Jazzy Yuan 4.

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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. No longer limited by geography, you can collaborate with international brands and tap into diverse markets.

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Creative Boom

JULY 19, 2023

London-based design agency Output has today unveiled its brand identity for Pie , a new money management app that takes the stress out of filing taxes. And with 12 million employees, freelancers and company owners in the UK all looking to get their finances in order, there's certainly an audience crying out for what Pie has to offer.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2023

Brussels-based freelance illustrator Phil Constantinesco has created stunning artwork for the likes of Bvlgari, Martell and L'Illustré. We caught up with him to discover how he switched from motion design and why nature is a constant source of inspiration in his work. After that, I started working as a freelancer."

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Top 20 Tips for Going Freelance: Ultimate Checklist Going freelance is an exciting and liberating career move. However, freelancing requires dedication, self-discipline, business savvy, and managing multiple roles beyond your core professional skills. Use this to shape the type of freelance work you pursue.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

So in this article, we've gathered together a mix of emerging and established women working in their profession, all doing wonderful things to inspire your own career. She's well known for working with big brands, writing human interest pieces, and promoting the value of diverse thinking. Charlotte Adorjan. Olivia Christian.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Being a freelancer can be extremely rewarding. I’ve been a freelancer for almost three years, and based on my experience, here are the top 13 habits for becoming a more productive and efficient freelancer. Repetition and routine are essential as a freelancer. This article has been contributed by Alistair Knight.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 11, 2024

In today’s competitive marketplace, building a strong brand is essential for success. A brand visual identity which including brand logo, website, mobile app and stationery items are playing a pivotal role in shaping its perception among consumers, distinguishing it from competitors, and fostering loyalty and trust.

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Freelancing has witnessed a significant upswing, with an increasing number of professionals choosing it for its autonomy and flexibility. By 2023, freelancers are expected to represent a substantial segment of the global workforce, making impactful contributions across various sectors. Globally, an estimated 1.2 Essentials: $21.50/month.

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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. That's why having a robust invoicing system tailored to freelancers' needs is essential. But with so many invoicing tools, how do you determine which best suits your freelance business? What is Invoice Software?

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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

APRIL 29, 2022

Top 10 Simple Tips For Freelance Design Life. In today’s article, I want to share my Top 10 simple tips for a successful freelance design life, which you can use to stay sane and pay the bills. The design industry is changing rapidly, so the biggest challenge for freelancers isn’t finding work.

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HONGKIAT

JULY 29, 2021

If there’s anything that could make a freelancer more marketable, it’s the power and allure of their website portfolios. And among freelancers, there’s none other than designers who feel the need to make their websites more visually appealing. Are you looking for inspiration? (Guest writer: Marvin Espino).

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artist has taken successful concept of workshops she ran for major brands such as Nike, ASOS and Timberland to help other freelancers or individuals get together and create. Freelancing can be a lonely gig, however much you love it. So what inspires her to keep her work fresh and wear so many hats?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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Shillington

DECEMBER 2, 2022

She came out of the course and immediately embarked on her freelance career. She’s now designing, creating branding for independent, creative businesses—and is loving her new creative life! You are now freelance, can you tell us about that? What’s your day-to-day like as a freelancer?

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 23, 2023

Creative logo design serves as a powerful tool in today’s visually driven world, capturing the essence of a brand in a single symbol or wordmark. With the ever-evolving design landscape, the possibilities for logo creation are endless, leading to a plethora of innovative and inspiring designs.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. Freelance work started to come in during his third year of studies, and upon graduating he leapt straight in freelancing. "I

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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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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Top 14 Best Tips for Freelancers and Consultants Freelancing and consulting can be rewarding but challenging careers. This comprehensive guide provides tips for Freelancers and Consultants across all these key areas to set you up for success. Use it prominently on your website and other branding materials.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Shape perceptions, evoke emotions, and inspire action through your unique work. Brand Identity Design Unleash your creative prowess with a career in brand identity design, where artistry, strategy, and storytelling intertwine. Develop and maintain a consistent visual representation of brands across various platforms.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2022

Energetic, bold and colourful with a dash of playful style is how Hattie Clark would describe her inspiring work. The Leeds-based illustrator has just launched a new website, marking a fresh chapter in freelancing and a renewed confidence in herself. You've got a brand new website. Hattie Clark. Where do you find yourself?

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

From the rise of AI to the ebbs and flows of the freelance market, you're constantly trying to navigate uncharted waters. The instability One of the most daunting challenges for illustrators is the unpredictable nature of freelance work. We share some of their perspectives below, while you can read the full discussion on X and Threads.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Freelance designer Yura Park has created this award-winning brand identity for Spector Press. Instructed by Brad Bartlett, freelance graphic designer Yura Park was commissioned to work on a new visual identity for Spector, a Leipzig, Germany-based publishing company specializing in art, theory, and design.

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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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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. Unfortunately, in practice, even experienced freelancers can go into panic mode during downtime, worrying they'll never work again. I've used slower periods in my brand design world to create my own art," she explains. Yeah, just like we were going to do in lockdown.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Like any sector, there is a lot of bad work and, perhaps worse still, work that's okay but simply not inspiring in any way. So earlier this year, they left their jobs and founded their own branding studio, Goodside , in San Francisco. Weaving colour, concept, and copy into cohesive brand systems that scale." One part verbal.

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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. I like to help brands and publications communicate with their audience visually." But he's also stayed true to his roots.

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