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. Similarly, for artist and illustrator Magdalena Pankiewicz , the turning point was seeing her cover design appeared on Wired IT last year. "I What a cool moment!"

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Landing on graphic design, Min was always drawn towards the illustration courses and graduated with an illustration major from the Art Center College of Design. With just a few jobs under her belt as a freelancer, she found herself working as an in-house illustrator at tech companies through a recommendation from a friend.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

After all, most of the time, our freelancer bank accounts are empty. Getting paid in full and on time often feels like a job in itself, and it's as much about organising our own affairs properly as it is chasing clients. There are lots of online services that help you automate your finances, and many freelancers swear by them.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients. There are loads of illustrators, yes.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Multi-disciplined creative and globetrotter Maria Navarro Sanchez combines illustration and design to create stunning and empowering artwork. Based in the German city of Karlsruhe, illustrator and designer Maria Navarro Sanchez's career has been meandering. After this, she completed an MA in graphic design. "I

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods. UX and visual designer Julius Löwe takes a similar approach. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Designer Ferran Feixas has worked with some of the industry's most iconic agencies, from Pentagram to Interbrand, Wolff Olins to Mother Design. In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. The Nue Co.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2022

Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Having recently gone freelance thanks to a successful run on Everpress , he shares his insights on what it means to be successful and how to build a following. Why Everpress?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. He's been freelance ever since, and in that time, he's landed work for a host of big-name clients, including the likes of Google, The Telegraph, and more recently The New York Times.

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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. Upon arriving, Rafael secured an internship at DISTINC, a branding and design firm that later sponsored him for a work visa. I love it, I really do!"

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Thankfully, these days, you don't need to quit your job and go back to college to learn new skills. That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement.

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Creative Boom

JULY 25, 2023

Photography by David van Delden Designer and lettering artist Kevin Rooi is having quite the moment. In 2020, he secured his first agency job via MediaMonks , and then later, joined Denstu Creative. AI is meant to simplify and speed up our lives, not take away our jobs. It wasn't always so easy, though, as we find out.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Switching to something else, especially if it's totally different, reignites everything and gives you a fresh perspective when you return to other jobs." Knowing I only have a certain window to get things done, I can carve out time in my day to smash out or chip away at certain jobs." UX/UI designer Maxime Adrichem agrees.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work Freelancing has become an increasingly popular way for skilled professionals to find flexible work opportunities. With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs.

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Designer Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Regardless of the kind of business you run, there’ll be a time that you’re going to need a graphic designer to improve your website. But, unless you’re an expert in website design and development, working with an experienced graphic designer will make a lot of sense in several ways. Know the Types.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We canvass opinions from up and down the design industry. You've poured your heart and soul into a graphic design project. Or is it a necessary part of growing as a designer? The same question applies the other way around when you're asked to give feedback on fellow designers' work. But graphic design is a profession.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. Perhaps the biggest challenge of being a freelance illustrator, at least at the start, is getting enough work. Slowly, I found my way to create my own design. Try out different styles.

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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 in a job, you must sell yourself to your managers and colleagues.

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Times are tough for a lot of freelancers out there right now. If our recent survey of creative freelancers is anything to go by, you may well be struggling. So that means almost three-quarters of you are failing to thrive in 2023, and that's not a situation any freelancer should be happy with.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. From an early age, art and design has always been a big part of my life," he tells Creative Boom. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2024

This is why we were keen to chat with Leah Jacobs-Gordon , a multi-disciplinary designer with a passion for illustration and a keen eye for captivating design, who's worked on more than 250 book covers to date. Her foray into book cover design began somewhat serendipitously. Ultimately, though, she didn't need to choose. "My

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? So you've launched your freelance creative business: congratulations! If I wanted to feel like being on a conveyor belt," you think, "I might as well have stayed in my salaried job." Then it's time to pivot. In which case, maybe it's time to pivot.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artist has taken successful concept of workshops she ran for major brands such as Nike, ASOS and Timberland to help other freelancers or individuals get together and create. Freelancing can be a lonely gig, however much you love it. I was an illustrator surrounded by designers who thrived with conceptual minds.

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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. Having previously worked for a couple of design studios in Leeds, Sarah worked longer hours when other staff had been put on furlough. It's a relief.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. With economic uncertainty gripping the entire world, not to mention the prospect of AI and new technologies making many jobs potentially redundant, it's a bit of a worrying time for creatives of all stripes.

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. Don't just outline your job title; provide a USP that shows how you make a difference. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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HONGKIAT

APRIL 30, 2024

Are you a freelance designer finding it tough to secure gigs , or high-quality opportunities that can boost your career? Or perhaps you’re in search of a stable, full-time position but can’t seem to find the ideal job. Indeed, there could be several factors at play preventing you from landing the design jobs you desire.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This has led to inspiring conversations about art and design and many online friendships I would never have had otherwise. I always meet people I know at design conferences; it's so cool." Brand designer and creative director Paul Andrew gives a real-world example. Luigi Carnovale, creative director at Design LSC , agrees.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It really sucks to be rejected by a potential employer or freelance client. But sensitivity to rejection is nothing to be ashamed of: it's how our brains have been designed by evolution. Embrace this wisdom and understand that rejection is a common thread in every freelancer's journey.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 1, 2024

Many designers adopt a fixed pricing strategy when billing clients for their services. In this discussion, we’ll tackle the challenging topic of accurately valuing and pricing your design services to ensure mutual satisfaction in every transaction. Tips and tricks to negotiate pricing. Reflect on what you value most in your work.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction Working independently as a graphic designer , offering design services to customers on a by-project basis is known as freelance graphic design. This increase can be attributed to the flexibility and cost-effectiveness that freelancers offer businesses of all sizes.

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HONGKIAT

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How to Balance Marketing Yourself With Getting Work Done How to Balance Marketing Yourself With Getting Work Done We all know that marketing is vital to any freelancer's career. Freelancing is a business, and if you're. Use your part-time freelancing and limited availability as a unique selling proposition.

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HONGKIAT

MAY 3, 2024

Occupation, profession or what we call nowadays "a job", is one of the most important things in a person’s life. When people started settling in cities and villages, a person’s job defined his status in the society. Even today, the influence of job in our life sustains its behemoth significance.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 15, 2024

How Much Do Graphic Designers Make? Graphic design is an exciting and creative field that combines art and technology to communicate ideas. Graphic designers use colour, images, fonts, and layouts to create designs for publications, websites, packaging, and more. What is a Graphic Designer?

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Inkbot Design

MAY 5, 2024

Pursuing Careers in Graphic Design: Ultimate Guide Do you possess creative skills along with visual storytelling ability? If yes, then graphic design might be the best career for you. What does it mean to become a graphic designer ? What does it mean to become a graphic designer ? What is Graphic Design, Really?

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