Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss.

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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. That's how graphic designer Sarah Fisher sees it, anyway.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. Freelancing allows you to chart your course, but careful planning is critical!

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. A successful company today can only be imagined with a unique face created by designers. In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. You’ll learn about this idea a lot in graphic design, among many others.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. That said, I believe they read more as an illustration or painting than they do a collage.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Going it alone as an illustrator is full of challenges, from creative to administrative. We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. Slowly, I found my way to create my own design. Try out different styles.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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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. To make money without working constantly?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Deciding what to charge is one of the biggest challenges of being a freelancer. It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time.

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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. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? Graphic designer Mike Hindle explains how he goes about it. Illustrator Vicky Scott concurs.

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Don't worry.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. Before I knew it, I incorporated illustrations into my photography work.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

After all, most of the time, our freelancer bank accounts are empty. There are lots of online services that help you automate your finances, and many freelancers swear by them. I've found QuickBooks invaluable for mileage, invoices and automating bookkeeping," says illustrator and designer Anna Hamill. "It

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Graphic design is an incredible career choice for those with a creative vision for their future. With in-demand graphic design skills, you can choose to find steady work in a multinational organization, work with local businesses on ad campaigns, or you could freelance, picking your own clients and working to your own schedule.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Auckland-based illustrator Joseph Carrington creates instantly recognisable work thanks to his sleek, deceptively simple style. Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. Outside of animation, Joseph likes to illustrate things he thinks he's bad at.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 24, 2024

Graphic Design Education: An Insider's Look So interested in graphic design , are you? You can’t find a more creative and adaptable field than graphic design. Why study graphic design? As a graphic designer, every day will be like flexing your artistic muscles all day!

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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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Design Beep

APRIL 6, 2024

So, you’re thinking about diving into the world of graphic design? Graphic design is like a playground for the creatively curious. So, are you ready to find out what it takes to build a standout career in graphic design? Start with a Solid Foundation Diving into a graphic design career?

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 14, 2024

Unlock Your Creativity: Learn Graphic Design Online Do you ache to let your imagination out but need a flexible way to learn graphic design ? So grab a blanket and a nice drink, and prepare for an adventure in graphic design. Why Learn Graphic Design Online? Well, then, you’re in luck.

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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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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

In graphic design, looks are everything. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. What is a Graphic Design Portfolio?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New York-based illustrator Andy Huang channels his knowledge of communication design into his illustrations of people to create colourful, expressive depictions that exude style and personality. Originally from Taiwan, Andy Huang is an American illustrator and graduate of the Pratt Institute.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Quebec-based illustrator and graphic designer Chad Grenier uses his beautiful illustrations as a means of connecting with other people and the world around him. Still, it was a graphic design course booklet that would take him in a more artistic direction. "It That's the distinction I love about freelancing.

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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.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Top 10 Best Free Graphic Design Courses Online. Are you planning to start a career in graphic design but aren't sure which course to choose? Choosing the right course for yourself can be challenging, with many courses teaching people how to become graphic designers. What is Graphic Design?

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Abduzeedo

APRIL 29, 2024

Graphic Design & Nostalgia in Sandro Rybak's Posters abduzeedo 0429—24 Explore Sandro Rybak's Crystalis posters, a blend of graphic design and nostalgia inspired by the 1997 Hale-Bopp event. Sandro Rybak, based in Trier, Germany, has been a freelance illustrator and graphic designer since 2016.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 10, 2023

10 Tips to Bag Your First Graphic Design Gig So, you want to break into the world of graphic design ? You can kickstart your freelance graphic design career with strategic planning and persistent effort. Research the most sought-after designs today—UI/UX, logo, advertisement, packaging, brochure, etc.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How To Get An Online Graphic Design Degree Graphic design is a fun, creative field that blends art and technology. As a graphic designer, you can use your artistic talents to communicate ideas visually through images, layouts, typography, colours, and more. Why Study Graphic Design Online?

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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

APRIL 29, 2022

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. LinkedIn has been a favourite for quite a long time," agrees illustrator Ari Liloan. It all helps. "I

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Shillington

MARCH 20, 2020

Establishing the right freelance graphic design rates is a very important process that you need to take seriously. However, it’s something that many designers struggle with. If you are fearful that graphic design could never turn into a practical career, we’re here to tell you it can and will.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 18, 2022

Freelance Graphic Design Rates: Pricing Guide. Freelance graphic design rates are determined by the project's complexity, the freelancer's experience, and the skills and time the freelancer puts into the project. Whether you are freelance, work for an agency, or work for yourself, this is true.

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Shillington

JANUARY 4, 2023

Freelance graphic design is a great career. As a freelance designer, you get to work for yourself creating work for clients that you have chosen and, on top of all that, you’ll be doing fantastically satisfying creative work for those clients. What is a Graphic Design Freelancer?

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Taichung-based illustrator creates homely works Inspired by her family, the food her mother used to make, and even the daily weather. Chang Chih has only been illustrating for less than a year, but her finely refined style proves otherwise. Thereon, she studied graphic design and started working as a clothing designer after graduating.

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Shillington

MARCH 14, 2023

Looking to become a freelance graphic designer ? At Shillington, with over 25 years experience, we know a thing or two about turning people from graphic design zeroes to freelance heroes—and we thought it would be helpful to share some of their experiences and journeys with you. ” Read more from Sarah.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

She moved to the capital after completing her illustration degree at John Moore's University in Liverpool to continue her design education and hone her skills at Shillington College. "In London, you're exposed to a lot more culture and diversity", says Rabbitte, which she feels brings something new and fresh to her creativity.

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