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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

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And, if you're good at it, there are clients out there who will pay handsomely for your live illustration talents. Now, with the demand for live event illustrators increasing, artists have the opportunity to increase their earnings if they have the skills to capture people, products, and ideas quickly in a unique style.

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Creatives reveal how they found their best clients

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's all very well offering advice in theory, but how do freelancers and studios actually find their dream clients in practice? When you look at your list of clients, we all have a favourite. So many great clients have come to me through weak ties," she says. Or they might be anything in between.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. Studio DBD 13.

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Creative conferences and events to get excited about in 2023

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If you want to get inspired, discover new ideas and network with others, we've rounded up the best conferences and events throughout 2023. But now that lockdowns are over and things have largely gone back to normal, this is truly the first year since 2019 that we can confidently look forward to a packed year of creative events.

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Meet Tüpokompanii, the type foundry redefining letterforms through 'mistakes' and tradition

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The type had to reflect the eclectic nature of the event, balancing modernity with tradition. This ethos informs the breadth of Tüpokompanii's output, but when it comes to creating custom typefaces for clients, there's another key consideration – context.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print. Clients feel the same way.

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

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Get real Some clients will be perfectly happy using AI-generated images on their websites, book covers, or annual reports. If quick and cheap are their priorities, then these are not the clients you should be looking for. Seek out clients who value quality illustration and can recognise an AI-generated image when they see one.