Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Your creative support network, finally If you've never heard of The Studio, here's what you're missing: it's Creative Boom's private, distraction-free sanctuary designed exclusively for creative professionals who are serious about their craft and their careers.

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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? But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? People who don't work in graphic design often think it's just about knowing how to use particular software – you'll hear throwaway comments like, "Sharon can do the brochure, she knows Photoshop.". Learn the software.

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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. Clients love to work with designers who have a clear, defined niche. Let's dive in!

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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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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

We work with clients to get to the heart of who they are and then express their brand through dynamic identity systems led by principles rather than rigid rules. We worked on TV commercials alongside show packages and branding for TV networks. Graphic design is essentially ephemeral. First is our approach.

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

But how you market yourself will be the deciding factor for clients when choosing you over your competitors. What do clients consistently praise or appreciate about my work?' Different employers pigeonhole me for their needs, be it directing, producing, animating, motion graphics, editing, presenting or acting.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the popularity of digital communication continues to rise, business cards remain a powerful tool for face-to-face networking and branding. The right business card templates can enhance your brand’s image , reflect your creativity, and leave a lasting impression on potential clients or partners.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We canvass a panel of experts on where the graphic design profession is heading and how agencies might fit into a brave new, AI-driven world. Graphic design is an ever-evolving field, shaped by new technologies, changing consumer behaviours, and broader cultural shifts. Out of that, everything flows.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Handling graphic design work can be chaotic. From tracking all your projects to updating portfolios and juggling client work. It’s a template that helps you keep your projects and client info all ordered and in one place. This is where Notion comes into play. Organize your design workflow now!

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Success as a graphic designer isn't just about the work itself. Working in graphic design, you're constantly told that to earn more money, get more respect and work on more prestigious projects, you need to sell yourself. If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. Laura's advice?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

But is it really the right platform for creative networking? At a time when platforms are rising and falling with alarming regularity, LinkedIn stands as something of an anomaly: a professional networking site that's maintained its relevance for nearly two decades. So LinkedIn is my digital networking marketplace now."

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Designer Daily

JANUARY 21, 2022

Any graphic designer, as well as an artist, would tell you that the right tools are the key to successful work. And as for graphic designers , it’s not about a canvas and brushes but powerful software. The graphic design professional, regardless of experience, first needs to understand how this particular tool works.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

Her clients include global brands like Google, Twitter, Visa, and Microsoft and nonprofit organisations providing life-advancing support to vulnerable communities throughout the United States. An Italian independent typeface and graphic designer, Alessia Mazzarella is a specialist in type design and font engineering. Charlotte Adorjan.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

So the first thing you need to do is get out there and chat with people, whether friends, family, colleagues or clients. As does PR consultant Sophie Rhone , who sets out to "find new clients, self-promote or follow up with previous clients, check in with any new results, organic pick up and ignite a fresh conversation with them."

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Designer Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Do you have a passion for graphic design? 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?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

We've had more than a decade of chasing 'likes' and trying to keep up with the changing social networks. So if you're a 'graphic designer in Manchester' and want to be found for those search terms, then that's your goal – to create a site that Google thinks falls into that category and deserves to sit on its first page of results.

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Just Creative

MAY 21, 2020

Your client has not only agreed with the design, but they are ready to pay a good enough sum. Even the most experienced designers and brand graphics experts would agree that you can never be too short of learning something new when it comes to logo design. SVG – Scalable Vector Graphics. Not quite right! Vector Files.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills? Whether you want to learn about graphic design, learn a new language, or even learn how to grow watermelons, chances are there is a resource out there for you to learn how.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The best VPN for graphic designers provides unmatched security, allowing creatives to access design resources globally without restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) steps in, empowering graphic designers with a secure and unrestricted gateway to the world’s visual bounty.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 9, 2025

It's the product of years of experience and reflection, shaped by a journey that took him from an early design internship in New York City – where he hosted workshops with legends like Lance Wyman and shared a BBQ with Paula Scher – to founding his own design studio, the CGB (the Contemporary Graphics Bureau), back home in Manchester.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 1, 2025

Because we actually did ask fellow creatives this question, using LinkedIn and our own networking platform, The Studio. Long term: mortgage paid off, move out of the city, travel much more and plenty of ongoing client work." Reflecting on the last 10 years, graphic designer Keith Dodds shares the following.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 1, 2020

If you’re a graphic designer, you’ve likely created phenomenal brand identities , logos , infographics , brochures and other striking visual deliverables, both printed and electronic. Your website is the perfect place to display them for prospective clients. As a freelance writer, it can sometimes be tricky. Customize the Consultation.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Learning graphic design is more accessible than people might think. Leaning towards arts makes it easier, but you don’t need to be Pablo Picasso to be a professional graphics designer. Nowadays, it’s just as much about mastering graphic design software as anything else. Don’t Ignore the Theory.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Rising to prominence in the pandemic, Kanioko has quickly become a sought-after talent, winning high-profile clients such as Bloomberg, Nike, The New York Times, and Meta. Today, though, working with high-profile clients brings its own set of challenges. Also, I watched a lot of Cartoon Network growing up, which influenced me.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

Greg Findley of graphic and web design agency Mantra tells a similar story. I'm working on a vision board with dream clients, projects, new skills and targets for the year," he reveals. Is this going to be a season of learning, building, networking, launching or creating? Then I slowly pieced together what was a priority."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

Expand your network and seek industry knowledge Networking is crucial in the creative industries, and it's never too early to start building your professional connections. Keep in touch with your class – it's the start of your network!" Instead, trust the process, and in time, those things will come to you, too."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If you want to get inspired, discover new ideas and network with others, we've rounded up the best conferences and events throughout 2023. For instance, you might want to mix up the creative networking at OFFF by seeing the sights of Barcelona. There is truly something for everyone from Australia to America and across Europe.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As a graphic designer, there are many times when the project you’re working on may require you to flex your artistic muscles and pulling out sheets of paper and pencils is unlikely to satisfy the clients’ needs and unless you get it right the first time, is not going to make editing easy. Related Posts: Best Tablets. model type.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Even if you're super-talented, most clients don't necessarily need illustrations on a regular basis, so it's common to experience peaks and troughs. That's how I got my first client as a character designer.". They don't just help us to get clients: they get us hired doing what we really love. © Janelle Barone. © Anna Rupprecht.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 21, 2025

Business cards remain an essential networking tool, offering a physical reminder of your brand. A minimalist approach enhances their impact, keeping them refined, stylish, and memorable for potential clients and business connections. The simplicity of these designs ensures that your brand stands out with elegance and style.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

But ultimately, design isn't about pretty pictures; it's about serving the client's needs and solving problems. Graphic Design of the Year 2023: By The Bronx, For The Bronx by Team There are museums, and then there are museums. Are you seeking inspiration for your work?

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

Top 10 Graphic Design & Illustration Courses on Domestika. Design of Graphic Elements to Boost Your Brand by Heavy. The course starts by reviewing existing considerations about graphic design and moves forward to explain the basic principles of logo design and addresses any misconceptions. Top 12 Courses on Domestika.

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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. Reach out to potential clients in industries you haven't worked with before.

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Creative Market

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As a graphic designer , your job is to literally be artistic and creative in everything you do. So when you’re creating promotional or marketing materials for your graphic design business, you need to give them your best shot. The Key to Effective Graphic Design Promotion. The Key to Effective Graphic Design Promotion.

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

Technological advancements, shifting work paradigms and evolving client expectations are reshaping the landscape at a breakneck pace. Creatives who can develop and maintain a distinct personal style will be better positioned to stand out and attract clients. That level of connection remains as relevant today as it was 20-30 years ago.

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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. Ash: I was fresh out of design school following a three-year course in graphic design. But it's also the client relationships. Grand Montréal Comique.

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