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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? Illustration and pattern designer Jacqueline Colley went down this route when she first went freelance. "My My first freelance clients were my old full-time employers," she explains.
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.
Creative Boom
MARCH 3, 2025
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. Meanwhile, for those fascinated by the intersection of sound and design, Yuri Suzuki's appearance is not to be missed. Will you be there?
Creative Boom
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. Rafael has now been self-employed for just shy of four years, and his goal is to stay independent and continue to grow his practice.
Graphic Design Junction
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Knowing and being mindful of even the slightest mistakes in design can help you improve your work and develop better strategies. If you’re still an amateur, this article will be more helpful for you, because, in this post, we’ve listed some of the common mistakes made by graphic designers. Not Meeting The Clients.
Creative Boom
JUNE 15, 2025
What began as a humble experiment has exploded into something far more powerful: a thriving community of over 4,500 members where freelancers find their tribe, employed creatives discover new opportunities, and everyone gets access to the kind of insider knowledge that was once reserved for those with the right connections.
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