Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2025

Their teachers aren't just academics—they're working professionals currently collaborating with brands you've definitely heard of. It actually fits your life Here's the thing about most creative professionals: you're already juggling work, life, and maybe some freelance projects on the side. LABASAD gets this.

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Logo Smith

DECEMBER 31, 2024

In her book The Non-Designers Design Book , Robin Williams has provided a useful working definition of a decorative font: …if the thought of reading an entire book in that font makes you wanna throw up, you can probably put it in the decorative pot. For example, Myriad has low contrast and Bodoni has high contrast.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

While a focus on growth dominates the political rhetoric, the reality for freelancers, small studios and creative professionals tells a starkly different story. Three major production companies have gone into liquidation this year alone, while countless freelancers report their worst dry spells in years.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

For freelance illustrator and graphic artist Barney Ibbotson , success simply means "Sustaining an income and keeping my head above water. I definitely don't tie success to earning lots more money any more," she adds. That doesn't mean you have to earn a fortune, though. Some of the most rewarding work I've done recently was pro bono.

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We And The Color

MAY 2, 2025

Time is definitely of the essence. Whether you’re launching a freelance career, pursuing a personal passion project, or equipping a small business, using the same tools as top professionals can make a real difference. Existing subscribers aren’t eligible for this specific discount.

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A List Apart

MAY 12, 2022

I was still struggling for time and support, and at best I had only partially achieved a higher (moral) quality of design—which is far from my definition of structurally integrated. There can be widely accepted rules, such as how finance works, or a scrum team’s definition of done. Assumptions are raised and discussed.

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We And The Color

MAY 2, 2025

This customizable brand guidelines template for Adobe InDesign is perfect for a wide range of users: Graphic Designers & Freelancers: Offer professional brand guideline documents to your clients more efficiently. A high-quality template like this is a major part of the answer. Who Benefits From This Template?

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We And The Color

MAY 4, 2025

Consultants & Freelancers: Present your services and unique value proposition compellingly. This format is definitely one to consider. Marketers & Communicators: Showcase your understanding of branding and presentation. Architects & Interior Designers: Visually represent projects and aesthetic sensibilities.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 6, 2025

But pinning down a definition of digital art gets even more difficult when the lines between traditional vs digital art are blurred. That makes digital art a very broad term, covering everything from 2D pixel art to digital replications of traditional artworks, CGI, photorealistic 3D art, algorithmic art and much more.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 27, 2025

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 12, 2025

The ports you will use, however, are extremely fast, and having so many on what will definitely threaten the best docks on the market is very convenient - you may never have to fumble around for an adapter again. 1 x SD 4.0 (UHS-II), UHS-II), 1 x microSD 4.0 (UHS-II), Its pricy, but if you can make use of it, it could be indespensible.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 30, 2025

making accounting painless for freelancers ) Style: What is your unique aesthetic or method? Only if your definition of “quality” is precise and provable, and the rest of the market is demonstrably low-quality. You can define a niche by: Audience: Who do you serve? It’s about being a big fish in a small, profitable pond.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 4, 2025

The smartest, simplest definition comes from Marty Neumeier: “A brand is a person’s gut feeling about a product, service, or organisation.” Better: “We help UK freelancers save 10 hours a month on their admin by automating invoicing and expense tracking.” For many small businesses and freelancers, the lines are blurred.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. And freelance designer Alex Foxley recalls fondly the moment he realised his first year of freelancing had earned him more than at any previous studio job.

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. So at the beginning of June, she handed in her notice to her agency boss and declared herself an official freelance illustrator and designer. That's definitely true.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 15, 2025

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2022

The Leeds-based illustrator has just launched a new website, marking a fresh chapter in freelancing and a renewed confidence in herself. It definitely feels like a new chapter. I'm definitely full of hope for the next chapter. We chatted with Hattie to find out more. A personal favourite is the search bar fella.

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Creative Boom

MAY 30, 2023

For a year or two after graduation, Tina worked at various London studios as a graphic designer but took on increasing freelance work in the evenings, largely through word-of-mouth recommendations. It wasn't long before she took the plunge and went freelance full-time, and she's not looked back. "I Adobe x David Bowie Digital Assets.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

What really kickstarted her career, though, was when she started posting her designs on Instagram; the freelance commissions were flooding in. Welcome Home, an illustrated study that explores the definition of 'home' © Katrina Romulo. Work for Halia, a period care brand © Katrina Romulo. "I Socially Distanced Pals © Katrina Romulo.

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I of you say you're definitely quitting, and 10% are just not sure. I see Instagram and Twitter as a way to connect with and support other artists," says freelance animator and illustrator Rosie Phillpot. And a massive 82.1% seeing no change.

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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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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. We all have to go through those lessons when freelancing.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 16, 2020

No matter whether you’re already a skilled professional or you’re only starting out in your freelancing career, you’re probably familiar with the many benefits of working as a freelancer. Aside from allowing you to work at your own pace, many home-based freelance careers can also replace minimum wage jobs by a long mile.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With a background in communication design, Andy went on to work for NYC agencies before pivoting in 2022 to focus on his freelance illustration career. I definitely think that illustration is an important form of visual communication. Originally from Taiwan, Andy Huang is an American illustrator and graduate of the Pratt Institute.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

Because I use paper like one would use a paintbrush, using smaller pieces to create a definitive, larger image.". It was a story of the pandemic doing some good," he adds, "by pushing a passionate hobby into a professional career when freelance design availability was slowing down. © Patrick Nelson. © Patrick Nelson.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That's just the nature of freelance work; it tends to be cyclical. "It It happens, and it will happen again," says senior freelance copywriter Jonathan Wilcock. Conversely, when the doldrums hit, remember it will definitely change." It can be really tough, and I've definitely been there. And what you do is important.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 12, 2022

The themes accommodate all corporate, creative freelancer or business individuals meaning that you can create a portfolio regarding any niche using this photography WordPress themes. Suitable for almost any kind of website: Blog, Shop, Agency, Freelance, Corporate, Photography, Restaurant, Architecture, Business, Fitness and much more.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The freelance-driven gig economy has taken off like a rocket over the past several years. With the government forming new protections for freelancers like the right to collect unemployment benefits, people are looking toward self-employment as a means to cut their ties to traditional corporate work more than ever.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The freelancer-to-client relationship is a tricky thing to deal with. You will definitely find it hard to relate to your clients when they realize that you are not professional enough. Wanda started off in freelance journalism, having contributed to several newspaper and magazine columns before making a move to writing web content.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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Shillington

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Now, four years later, she’s freelancing—designing and illustrating for some amazing brands. Keep reading to find out how Claudia found the part-time course, her advice for budding freelancers and loads more. You’re now a fully fledged freelancer! I’ve recently gone fully freelance and it’s been great.

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Creative Boom

MAY 24, 2022

We've worked with Fred as a freelance producer since the beginning of Monopo London. When we started to work together, he told us he wanted to spend more time developing his photography career and that he would become a part-time freelance producer and part-time photographer and pursue his dream. Definitely!

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Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Three months later, with a fresh portfolio, Michelle headed out into the industry and started working as a freelancer taking on jobs in the film and TV industry. Instead I decided to go freelance and took on some more film and TV jobs. Before studying I was freelancing as a graphic designer on a few feature films up in North Yorkshire.

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Shillington

APRIL 28, 2022

So when I moved back to the UK, I set myself up as a freelance creative, using a lot of the skills I picked up at Shillington. It would definitely not be fair to call you just a graphic designer—can you tell us about some of your other creative exploits? I really enjoy making stuff—whether that’s silly socks or cute enamel pin badges.

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