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Tebo Mpanza on why the future of branding is young, agile and authentic

Creative Boom

Its employees are physically young, being in their 20s and early 30s (client director Tebo Mpanza is 34, and his business partner Jay Topham turns 31 this year). Tebo sums it up in a nutshell: "Young people today come equipped with an innate digital fluency and finger on the pulse of contemporary trends," he explains.

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12 Graphic Design Portfolio Essentials (Top Tips for Landing Clients)

Just Creative

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. That means incorporating the latest design trends so potential clients take notice and pick you over your competitors. It showcases your capabilities and convinces clients-to-be, creative directors, or hiring managers you are the real deal.

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How to Pitch Your Designs to Clients Like a Pro

Inkbot Design

How to Pitch Your Designs to Clients Like a Pro So, you've spent countless hours crafting the perfect design. You've considered every tiny detail and are confident your creation will knock your client's socks off. Become an expert on your client! Where are the opportunities for your client to stand out?

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Javier Fuentes reconnects with his cultural roots via trippy digital illustrations

Creative Boom

That's part of the thought process behind Javier's trippy digital illustrations for Xtrano, which see everyday items such as a can of pinto beans and household cleaning products become loaded with nostalgic significance. Then they go through a series of digital manipulations to get the result. © Xtrano by Javier Fuentes.

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How to Find Design Clients During a Lockdown

Creative Market

One of the biggest concerns for designers is how to find clients during this time of worldwide lockdowns. Though this pandemic and lockdown are unprecedented challenges for graphic designers, it’s still possible to find good clients during this hardship. This is why we now decided to join forces.

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Practice develops a 'less is more' identity for new skincard brand Remedy

Creative Boom

But when it comes to client work, it can sometimes be an uphill battle putting that into practice. Corporate clients, in particular, may end up trying to cram multiple messages into one design; either to please all the competing parts of the business, or because they just lack focus concerning what their business is actully about.

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Haruko Hayakawa creates surreal CG artwork packed with humour and subversion

Creative Boom

For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art. But it wasn't until she stumbled upon a tutorial for a 3D landscaping program called Bryce that she became aware of the potential of digital creativity. "I

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