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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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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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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

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She credits social media. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. The strength of this work and the reach she has acquired with social media have led to Xinyue working with big brand names.

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How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer

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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. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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How to Create Your Brand’s Social Media Aesthetic

Creative Market

Social media is a phenomenon that you might love or hate. Regardless, you have to admit that social media brings numerous improvements to our personal and work lives. You might be an influencer, social media manager for a non-profit organization, small fashion studio, a large enterprise, or a freelance designer.

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6 Effective Task Management Tips for Freelancers

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6 Effective Task Management Tips for Freelancers This is Zoe Ashbridge, living the perfect dream life of every freelancer. But for most freelancers, this life is a mirage. As a freelancer, your organisational skill largely depends on your ability to manage tasks effectively. So, how do you do that? She worked twice a day.

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Ximena Collado on how a series of failures made her a successful fashion illustrator

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Before long, her work was getting noticed, thanks partly to social media. "I And when I investigated fashion illustration, the same pattern repeated, albeit more abstract and artistic. But they did help me lose the fear of failure and of showing up on social media. This sort of passion is hard to contain, though.

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