Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

And right at the start, you may not even have a single client to your name. So how do you land your first client? To inspire you, we asked the Creative Boom community to share their stories of how they bagged their first freelance gig and offer some advice on doing so yourself. Now, 16 years later, they are still a client!"

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

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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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 15, 2024

These resources not only save time and money, but they also enable designers to elevate their designs instantly without needing to start from scratch. With free PSD mockups , you have the chance to make a real impact on clients and audiences alike. You no longer have to spend hours crafting every element of your presentation.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Alphabet's studio in Manchester The Manchester studio has been making waves since 2016 with its ideas-driven approach and a guiding principle inspired by legendary designer Saul Bass. For us, it's all about being genuine and really getting to know what our clients want to express," he continues. "We It all comes down to trust.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Study the fundamentals.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

So in this article, we've gathered together a mix of emerging and established women working in their profession, all doing wonderful things to inspire your own career. Current clients include unicorn startups like Zola and Klarna, cultural institutions like NYC Tourism and NYC Pride, as well as established brands like Evian and MassMutual.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 29, 2022

Big, bold type can be seen everywhere, from billboards to websites, motion design to motion pictures. As you'd expect from its title, Big Type explores graphic design and identity work where the emphasis is on, well, big type. (Or What inspired the book? Or should that be BIG TYPE?). And it's a timely release indeed.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 12, 2025

From organic posters to flyers and social media graphics , the right design inspiration can help you stand out while reinforcing your commitment to nature. The Essence of Organic Design Organic design is all about simplicity, natural tones, and authenticity.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2023

All photography by Yeshen Venema TYPEONE magazine isn't just a beautifully designed print publication; it's also full of key insights about the evolving interaction between typography and graphic design. Oh, what a time to be a designer. Read on to find out what it's all about.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For its new track Out Of, French band Claptrap appointed Geoffroy Pithon and Gérald Fleury to create a stop-motion music video that mixes paint, drawings and paper cut-outs with a little lettering all in Pithon's distinctive style – a pleasing mash-up that treads a fine line between art and graphic design.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

For Sumangla Bishnoi , one particular moment in her past made her realise that graphic design was for her. It meant she could say in the US, and she decided to start her own company as an LLC, working as a visual designer and building a roster of clients, including Adobe, TikTok and Google. Sumangla Bishnoi.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

When presenting a brand to clients or stakeholders, one of the most powerful tools is a well-designed stationery mockup. Stationery mockups provide a realistic, cohesive look at how a brand’s design elements will appear on everyday office items, helping to communicate a company’s visual identity clearly and effectively.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

What Dylan had to say about design, the creative industry, new ways of working, and the joys of New York is well worth paying attention to. There are so many design studios in New York: what makes Gretel different? They teach and inspire me every day. Graphic design is essentially ephemeral. First is our approach.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 22, 2023

As the world becomes more visual and technology-driven, the demand for skilled graphic designers continues to grow. Whether you’re just starting your design career or are looking to take your skills to the next level, there are several ways you can become a better graphic designer.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This only adds to the organic feel of her work, which is balanced, structured, and hierarchical thanks to her background in graphic design, but also infused with positivity and inspired by nature. Julie arrived in Vancouver in 2017 after finishing her degree at the Royal Danish Academy of Design.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Canadian graphic designer explains how she harnessed social media to help propel her into a professional career. And Canadian graphic designer Janine Heinrichs offers a great example. In May 2020, she was searching for work as a designer. Social media might be problematic in many ways.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Social media platforms like Instagram, Behance, and ArtStation act as virtual galleries, where artists can share their work, gain feedback, and draw inspiration from others. As professional illustrators continue to refine their craft, they inspire a new generation of creatives while establishing digital art as a mainstay of modern culture.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Branding Design of the Year 2023: Campus, Reading International by Socrates Communications The victors of the Indigo Design Award 2023 offer extraordinary examples of real-world design we can all seek to emulate. We share the seven main winning designs here. Are you seeking inspiration for your work?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Where ideas bounce from mind to mind, and inspiration strikes when you least expect it. And that's precisely the experience awaiting you at All Flows 2025 , the bijou creative industries festival that's rapidly becoming the UK's most talked-about gathering for the design profession. Well, here's something to look forward to.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2022

Graphic design & art direction: Marina Veziko. The Kyiv-born and Finland-based designer knows when to decline a project if she feels it's not worth her time. Marina Veziko ended up studying graphic design "sort of by accident", she admits. Do we seem to be on the same page with the client?

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 13, 2022

Before designing your personal, company or band logo, you have to think about the type of business you own and the customers you want to target your business towards. An effective logo should attract potential clients, which will help maintain your professional image and the reputation of your business. Logos Design Inspiration #101.

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Designer Daily

MAY 3, 2023

Practice The first and most important tip to becoming a better graphic designer is simple: practice! Put your design ideas into action and keep designing, even if you aren’t working on a client project. Coding is also an important skill for graphic designers, so don’t forget to brush up on HTML and CSS.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 17, 2025

Designers face growing demands. Clients expect faster turnaround times. Artificial intelligence now offers tools that help designers meet these needs The post The Best AI Tools for Designers in 2025: Envatos VideoGen, ImageGen & More first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 27, 2024

The graphic design industry is constantly evolving, with new tools and technologies emerging to streamline workflows and enhance creativity. These innovative platforms are transforming the way designers approach mockups, offering a plethora of benefits that can significantly improve efficiency and design outcomes.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture and graffiti. Regarding college, Broly followed the 'safe' route open to artists, namely, studying graphic design as his major.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Creative fresh logo design inspiration. This is the 103rd round up of Creative Logo Designs. Professionally designed logos with unique concepts and ideas for trademark, branding identity or commercial business, designed by best graphic designers. Logo designing jobs are just not so easy!

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Graphic designers, illustrators, web coders, and even copywriters—we all know what it's like working in the creative industry. We spend long hours staring at a monitor, deeply ensconced in the latest project, which the client wanted yesterday—so much so that we often neglect to take breaks. A Windows version is coming soon.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of free graphic design resources, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just creativity and skill—it demands the right tools. With countless tools, templates, and assets available, finding the best free graphic design resources can be overwhelming.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As technology accelerates, premium business card templates will continue to be the first tangible connection you share with potential clients or partners, combining cutting-edge design with a personalized touch. The combination of modern design elements and clear fonts helps create business cards that are both stylish and functional.

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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. By selecting unique, modern business card templates , you create not only an aesthetically pleasing design but also a strategic marketing piece that speaks volumes about your brand.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2025

You'll find Oskar's work for both commercial clients and community bodies in the North of England and at a growing number of locations further afield. Growing up obsessed with graffiti, Oskar spent his youth writing on things but later progressed to a degree in graphic design.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

The life of a freelance graphic designer or artist can be exhilarating, but it can also be challenging and, at times, isolating. Times when you're short on sleep because you've been up all night working or worrying about a nightmare client. In short, Snoop's approach to this new challenge was nothing short of inspirational.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Your logo presented the essence of your brand to your clients. Creative logos for trademark, brand identity or commercial business, designed by best graphic designers and graphic design agencies from all over the globe. You may be interested in the following related articles as well.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 15, 2022

Creative inspiring logo design collection. This is the 107th round up of Creative Logo Design at GraphicDesignJunction.com. Specially eye-catching visual identity, branding designs easily catch people’s attention! These logos are not only for inspiration, you will get new concepts and ideas for your next logo.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Image source In a world fueled by visual storytelling, where creativity knows no bounds, a graphic design degree becomes your passport to a universe of limitless possibilities. Get ready to unlock the doors to a world where imagination and innovation merge, where every stroke of your design can make a lasting impact.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Graphic designers are continually on the lookout for unique, fresh free fonts to breathe life into their creative visions. In the graphic design world, fonts are essential tools for communication and creativity. They convey messages, emotions, and identities, making them a vital part of the designer’s toolkit.

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