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Becoming a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer

Designer Daily

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? So, how can you get started as a freelance graphic designer?

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Positive stories from freelance creatives to boost your mood in a recession

Creative Boom

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. There's something quite magical about a real, physical book, which perhaps explains why this antiquated media format continues to thrive in the digital age.

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Practical steps creatives can take when freelance work goes quiet

Creative Boom

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. As a freelance designer, I struggle with advancing my career.

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Illustrator Danii Pollehn on how feeling lost led to her successful freelance career

Creative Boom

But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. It's something of a surprise then to learn that Danii only truly embraced full-time freelance life fairly recently. But then, just as she had decided to become a full-time freelance illustrator, the pandemic hit.

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Five achievable things creatives can do when freelance work is really slow

Creative Boom

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. If you're a sole freelancer, don't be afraid to talk in the first person. Mention you're 'media friendly'.

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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Here are a few suggestions.

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Illustrators on the challenges facing them in 2024, and how they're responding

Creative Boom

From the rise of AI to the ebbs and flows of the freelance market, you're constantly trying to navigate uncharted waters. The instability One of the most daunting challenges for illustrators is the unpredictable nature of freelance work. Not only is social media less useful for self-promo, it's more time-consuming than ever.