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Sarah Madden on slowing down and finding escape through an exciting leap into freelancing

Creative Boom

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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Dong Qiu's magical illustrations summon the East-meets-West spirit of Shanghai

Creative Boom

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions.

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8 Tips to Help You Grow as a Freelance Designer

Inkbot Design

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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Dong Qiu's magical illustrations summon the East-meets-West spirit of Shanghai

Creative Boom

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions.

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16 of the best online shops to buy original art prints for your home

Creative Boom

We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. In fact, you probably spend every working day meticulously crafting amazing-looking work for your company or freelance clients – not just because you want praise and reward. As a creative, you're by nature a visual person.

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Eva Redamonti's detailed illustrations are a chaotic explosion of the whimsical and the surreal

Creative Boom

Choosing not to follow through with a masters in illustration, Eva worked in graphic design on a part time basis before deciding to go freelance around the time of the pandemic. My work fits in different parts of the art industry: editorial, advertising, animation, fine art, etc. It's just who i am!

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As a Freelance Designer, What Is Your Unique Selling Point?

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When you’re marketing yourself to clients, it’s important that you select a USP that separates you from the pack. What specific benefit do your potential clients stand to receive by working with you? Interesting – how can you use that as a USP to draw in specially targeted clients? What The Competition Lacks.

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