Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients. Struggling to find your distinct style?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Does this mean you're thinking of leaving social media altogether? No, you're not imagining it.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media. a client I worked for at Made Thought.

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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

JUNE 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. Yes, taking the leap into full-time freelancing is undoubtedly a terrifying prospect. Find your USP!"

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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 6, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Many clients don't fully appreciate what graphic designers can offer them. At the extreme, some clients look down their noses at you and think of you as a menial 'scribble monkey' who knows how to use Photoshop but little else. Leading practitioners explain why and offer advice on the way forward.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

These tools enable the blending of styles, textures, and colors that would be difficult or time-intensive in traditional media. Their unique approaches often make their work instantly recognizable, allowing them to cater to diverse industries, including book covers , games, films, and social media branding.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Instagram is still a good visual resource or portfolio for clients, but it's the PR push that has been the most effective.". Go old school and remind clients you exist (and ask for help). It doesn't hurt to send physical mailers, cold emails, updated portfolios and other bits and bobs to existing clients. It all helps. "I

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The right business card templates can enhance your brand’s image , reflect your creativity, and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or partners. Professional Business Card Template Make a great first impression to your clients with one of our professional and easy to customize business card designs.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? This comprehensive guide will share my top tips and strategies for finding high-paying freelance graphic design jobs. I remember when I first started as a freelance designer. Let's dive in! from 2022.

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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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By the time Hovey left university, it was the early days of social media, with Facebook and MySpace in full swing. Though he never wanted the permanence of a full-time job, there was the issue of getting very little pay, and his plan was always to go freelance when it became a viable career option. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. Having built much of his career designing creative marketing for movies and TV series, from digital and social media campaigns to one-sheets and OOH, this has posed a big problem. "As And it's not been all bad. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

By building up a network of private contacts, you'll have something to fall back on when commercial clients brands, agencies, even local companies reduce their budgets. A private client will come to you because they truly value your creativity. It's something that makes me really happy, along with seeing the client's reaction."

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Designer Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

If so, you might want to consider a career as a freelance graphic designer. Many people have been turning to freelance work in recent times, and there is always demand for skilled freelance graphic designers. Why Become a Freelance Graphic Designer? So, how can you get started as a freelance graphic designer?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2022

This is why coworking might just be the solution for budget-conscious freelancers everywhere. There is a two-storey car park close by, you can print up to A3, and the light-filled waterfront office space and lounge are perfect for an informal coffee with clients. Renting a desk in a cool shared space sounds so appealing.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Have you checked the latest figures on the freelance workforce? Now, the number of freelancers is projected to reach more than 90 million in less than a decade. On top of that, the annual increase in the global freelance workforce keeps getting higher and higher. Why Personal Branding for Freelancers?

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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

APRIL 14, 2025

As a freelancer, it can feel like making any mistakes, not being absolutely perfect could lead to not getting follow-up work from that client, and that can be quite intense," she says. The way I overcame this is mainly by explaining my situation and also setting boundaries with clients.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Of course, this commitment to sustainability extends beyond client work: it also means making sure your own house is in order. The days of taking the money and running are clearly over, as studio after studio expresses its wish to do meaningful work with clients that drive meaningful change. But this holds talent back.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2025

His career began while still at university when he established himself as a freelance designer and worked on branding, web design, and brand strategy. Her ability to apply traditional design principles to modern media formats beautifully demonstrates how Loughborough graduates are equipped to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Be sociable on social media We'll start with a topic that's pretty thorny right now. Many creatives are saying social media is over , for all sorts of reasons, and we certainly wouldn't say using it is compulsory. So, what's the secret to making the best of social media? But it doesn't have to be like this.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 31, 2020

We’re more than halfway through 2020, and the freelance gig economy continues to expand full-throttle as a viable primary source of income for all types of professionals. alone within the last decade, freelance work will only continue to thrive – presenting more and more opportunities to the solopreneurs and side hustlers of the world.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. You also have to be able to sell yourself, keep up to date with social media, maintain your own website, be your own IT, be your own HR department, network like crazy, and somehow find time to eat and sleep. Do high-end clients care about your Instagram?

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

When she launched a design agency, though, Aseil discovered how Adobe Express could transform her workflow, particularly for clients requiring regular content. "I I had retainer clients who needed work every month," she explains. "I The pressure to be consistent, creative, and engaging on social media can quickly lead to burnout.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With backgrounds in graphic design and business management, Ash and Miro's journey began in 2015 as freelance creative directors producing visuals for local artists in Montréal. We escaped and started freelancing but then realised we'd set ourselves another trap, if that makes sense? During that time, I dropped into freelancing.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But the reality is, most businesses don’t have this luxury and outsource to freelancer writers instead. But finding suitable freelance writers can be challenging and time-consuming. We explore the top things that you should look out for when outsourcing freelance writers. Establish a Budget. Create a Marketing Plan.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

But on discovering the delights of Photoshop and Illustrator one day, she began venturing into the world of graphic design and, later, illustration, picking up impressive roles at various brands such as Macy's and Moroccanoil before going freelance full-time in 2018. No longer juggling my day job and my own clients made all the difference.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

For example, if you're freelance, clients will want to pay you peanuts. Basically, you have to get to a stage where you're confident you're producing good work that clients or your employer likes. Then, if you're a freelancer, start upping your rates, and you may be surprised how quickly people agree to them. (In

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 11, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision, connect with your tribe, and attract your dream clients. This attracted clients and proved the value I bring, building my brand as an illustrator." So, how do you go about doing this?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2022

She credits social media. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. The strength of this work and the reach she has acquired with social media have led to Xinyue working with big brand names.

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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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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

And this can compound the eternal 'feast and famine' problem freelancers have always faced. For instance, in the good times, when three clients offer you work all at once, you'll happily turn two down, knowing that more will surely come along later. Then there's the problem of shrinking client budgets.

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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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