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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I I see Instagram and Twitter as a way to connect with and support other artists," says freelance animator and illustrator Rosie Phillpot. At the same time, she sees LinkedIn as a better way to connect with prospective clients. I do the same.".

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Meet Claire Grocott, Shillington Graduate and Founder of Studio Kokomo

Shillington

We chatted with her about her Shillington experience, love for all things graphic design and how she ended up founding her very own freelance studio working with amazing clients from all over Australia and the world. Shortly after graduating from Shillington, you began freelancing and started your studio— Studio Kokomo !

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10 Best Creatives from Argentina

Shillington

We’ve covered the work of many creatives, from freelance designers to animation studios, in many different countries so far and now we’ve set our sights on Argentina. Sofia Noceti is a freelance designer, illustrator, art director and printmaker. Sofia Noceti.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

And that means that if you're buying for fellow creatives, be they friends, family, clients or colleagues, they're much more likely to hit home and feel truly meaningful. The 30mm pin is reasonably priced and was designed by Hattie Clark, a freelance illustrator based in Duke Studios, Leeds.

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Behind the Shop: The Story of True Grit Texture Supply

Creative Market

Andrew Fairclough: My name is Andrew Fairclough, I'm a freelance illustrator and designer and I've been selling digital products on Creative Market for about three or four years now. It's a lot of designers and illustrators who have a screen-printed, printmaking aesthetic. Transcript. CM: Who are you making products for? Other makers?

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How Cranbrook’s Design Program Redefined How We Make and Talk About Graphic Design

Eye on Design

From the beginning, there was an emphasis on printmaking and book binding because of Gough’s work in newspapers,” Blauvelt told me. “We We had assignments that Kathy would assign, we were required to do freelance work for real clients, and then we had independent, self-initiated work like the rest of the school.

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10 Best Creatives from Chicago

Shillington

We’ve covered the work of many creatives, from freelance designers to animation studios, in many different countries so far. An illustrator, designer and printmaker Ryan Duggan has worked for eclectic but exciting clients including Childish Gambino, Enjoi Skateboards and Bulleit Bourbon. Ryan Duggan. Michael Corey. We like it.