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

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. The life of a freelance graphic designer or artist can be exhilarating, but it can also be challenging and, at times, isolating. In practice, building a strong creative network tends to lead to new opportunities and collaborations.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. We all know part of the answer is to get out there more and network. Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial. But that's too reductive.

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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. White Minimal Business Card Suitable Template for any kind of business like Corporate Business, Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2022

This is why coworking might just be the solution for budget-conscious freelancers everywhere. Not to mention the benefit of being able to brainstorm ideas, collaborate and network. There are regular networking events and drinks evenings, and prices are available on enquiry. And it doesn't cost too much either.

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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

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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Creative Boom

JULY 4, 2023

Winners from the US, Denmark, Korea, Japan, Russia, India, Austria, and Holland gathered to receive their certificates, mingle and network with some of the top designers in the world. Jesper was awarded Freelancer of the Year. He won the prize for the opening credits he crafted for the annual design event, We Love Graphic Design.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Handling graphic design work can be chaotic. It’s built to help you manage clients, projects, and money, making your freelance life much easier. The post How to Use Notion to Manage Your Graphic Design Work appeared first on Designer Daily: graphic and web design blog. This is where Notion comes into play.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2025

The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Reading blogs, watching YouTube tutorials and going to events helped me get immersed in the design industry and gave me the confidence to apply for graphic design jobs." I was inspired by the illustration style of many of the '90s Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows, such as The Powerpuff Girls and Hey Arnold!

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Shillington's respected online courses will get you into a graphic design job faster and at a much lower cost. Graphic design has always been an evolving landscape. It's a positive learning environment that makes me more enthusiastic about graphic design."

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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

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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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's all very well offering advice in theory, but how do freelancers and studios actually find their dream clients in practice? Keep working hard, following the freelancing tips and advice we share on Creative Boom, and having a good attitude, and ultimately you'll end up landing your dream client.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 21, 2025

Business cards remain an essential networking tool, offering a physical reminder of your brand. Suitable for graphic design, software engineer, SEO company, programmer, data scientist, app and game developer, etc. The simplicity of these designs ensures that your brand stands out with elegance and style.

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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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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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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Are you someone who loves to express your creativity through designs and has a passion for graphic design but is still determining where to start your career? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

By building up a network of private contacts, you'll have something to fall back on when commercial clients brands, agencies, even local companies reduce their budgets. Molly McCammon Like David, private commissions kick-started Molly McCammon's career as a freelance illustrator. "I This is the sort of work AI just can't replace.

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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.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 31, 2020

We’re more than halfway through 2020, and the freelance gig economy continues to expand full-throttle as a viable primary source of income for all types of professionals. alone within the last decade, freelance work will only continue to thrive – presenting more and more opportunities to the solopreneurs and side hustlers of the world.

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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. I've gone freelance, started an agency, built communities, and lectured. Reflecting on the last 10 years, graphic designer Keith Dodds shares the following. And why do we know this?

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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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Just Creative

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But the reality is, most businesses don’t have this luxury and outsource to freelancer writers instead. But finding suitable freelance writers can be challenging and time-consuming. We explore the top things that you should look out for when outsourcing freelance writers. Establish a Budget. Create a Marketing Plan.

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Just Creative

MAY 21, 2020

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. Vector graphics or simply vectors are a computer graphic image type that is defined in terms of 2D pointers connected by lines and curves to form many different shapes.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I People don't always think of LinkedIn as a social network, and certainly not somewhere aimed at creatives, given its ugly and confusing layout. You're selling to a network of professionals who may actually commission you," he points out.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Graphic Design of the Year 2023: By The Bronx, For The Bronx by Team There are museums, and then there are museums. Working in graphic design, branding and animation, he's always pushing the boundaries to make every project as cool as possible. And there are so many reasons to enter.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2022

Full of disruptive thinking, ambitious ideas and fresh approaches, the show features 3,000 young creatives practising disciplines including art, ceramics, fashion, furniture design, graphic design, jewellery design, product design, textiles and woodwork. Work on show.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

Elsewhere, Olivia also works as a freelance sports reporter. An Italian independent typeface and graphic designer, Alessia Mazzarella is a specialist in type design and font engineering. Today, she's behind the studio and foundry Typeland and is a graphic design teacher for Shillington in London. Olivia Christian. Rose Stewart.

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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? Miro: Yeah. Grand Montréal Comique.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2025

Zuzanna Wasążnik , who completed the Online Master in Graphic and Digital Design, puts it perfectly: "I'm grateful to LABASAD and my teachers for giving me the tools and freedom to express my ideas visually and find my own voice." It's like having a direct line to the creative directors and senior designers you aspire to become.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 30, 2024

So, you’re curious about what graphic designers actually make, right? Or someone freelancing from their home office? Or someone freelancing from their home office? We’re talking about two main paths: employed designers and freelance designers. Hourly Rates: Freelancers usually charge by the hour.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 29, 2022

Freelance Survival Guide: Tips for New Freelancers. You can learn about starting your freelance business in the Freelance Survival Guide. You can learn about starting your freelance business in the Freelance Survival Guide. As a freelancer, you're constantly balancing deadlines and budgeting.

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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. Freelance graphic designers have become more in demand in recent years due to the growing gig economy and technological advances.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The course is designed for those looking to become industry leaders by providing them with up-to-date skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities with other design professionals. And you don't even have to move to Leeds! Beyond reading and video content, you'll also join weekly interactive live sessions led by expert academics.

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