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. That's refreshing to hear.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

What really kickstarted her career, though, was when she started posting her designs on Instagram; the freelance commissions were flooding in. Welcome Home, an illustrated study that explores the definition of 'home' © Katrina Romulo. 100 Days of Branding, an ongoing side project © Katrina Romulo. © Katrina Romulo.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are lots of pros to going freelance, but also quite a few cons. If you're thinking of going freelance, you're probably getting a lot of encouragement from people you know who've already taken the leap. The alluring dream of freelancing 1. It's fantastic!"

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her work, and how a non-linear career has paid off. Speaking to Creative Boom, Haruko reveals that her impressive career can trace its roots back to the early 2000s, where she was raised by the internet and found her home online on digital art platforms such as DeviantArt and Shadowness.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But if you're new in your career, or already short on work, this may not be the best approach. 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. Improve your cashflow. Don't splurge on tech.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation. Today, she works as a freelance illustrator, drawing inspiration from urban and natural landscapes and adding emotion to every piece. The resulting series, Chrysalis, is as though she is emerging from a cocoon.

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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've made my career from doing those things, although I prefer to call it 'typography' now," adds Tegan.

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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. But I always loved to draw," she says, "so I built up a second career as a freelance illustrator." Breakfast © Chang Chih. I remember I said that I hate the egg dishes the most.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

It may have seemed a little scary at the time, but graduates of Shillington's courses in 2021 and 2021 are now pursuing successful careers in the industry. But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? And a printer; so handy to print your own work out at home, to check the sizing.".

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We chat to two successful creatives who started out in a different career, and share their best advice for anyone looking to make a change. Not happy in your career? Well, waking up every morning looking forward to work, and being in the right creative career, is a great start. Stuck in the wrong job? Can't see a way forward?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. And Ferran's own career has followed this exact trajectory too. Earlier in my career, I often worked on print design projects that included a range of editorial pieces, business cards, physical invites and product packaging," he recalls. "At

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Based in the German city of Karlsruhe, illustrator and designer Maria Navarro Sanchez's career has been meandering. Luckily, Maria became a brand designer at Adidas, and once her two-year contract ended, she set out as a freelancer. And with Spain's economic situation so difficult then, she decided to remain in China. "My

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

Alaina Castillo Artwork Regard Troye Tate Rabbitte was born and raised in Liverpool, and although the influences of northern culture still feature prominently in her work – like streetwear styles and northern slang – she always saw herself in a big city and has made a home and a career in Hackney, London. "In

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 18, 2022

Everything You Need To Kickstart A Freelancing Career At Home. This urged people to try freelancing. What is Freelancing? Freelancing has been existing even before the pandemic crisis. However, freelancing is more than just having fast and stable internet and a reliable laptop.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 26, 2023

But can't stand another second, trapped at home, never seeing anyone in real life? Working from home comes with a whole range of advantages, of course, not least saving the cost and hassle of the commute. Remind yourself of the positives of physical separation of work and home life." Their tips will see you right.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. Yes, taking the leap into full-time freelancing is undoubtedly a terrifying prospect.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, being unable to leave the country and worrying about my family's health in London gave me a new desire to be closer to home again. Once the borders opened up, I flew back to spend some time with my parents, and my partner and I decided to create a base a bit nearer to home. But something isn't right. Her solution?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

They Made This Make your home beautiful for an affordable price! In fact, you probably spend every working day meticulously crafting amazing-looking work for your company or freelance clients – not just because you want praise and reward. Think about it: we spend an awful lot of time at home, whether working or just chilling out.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

San Francisco-based illustrator Emma Cheng has swapped her stethoscope for sketchbooks by switching from a medical career to a full-time freelance illustrator. The idea to switch careers emerged when I was a resident. Here she explains how her previous profession is shaping her current one. You'll have to decide at some point.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Grind culture' is a familiar term in the creative industries, and it's something that's pushing more of us to switch careers or change how we work forever. 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.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We caught up with Chris to learn more about what this entails and his current career. Early in my career, I had much more time to work on a single brief; even if the deadline was tight, I could focus all my attention on that one job. I figured I'd give it a shot or end up behind a bar for the rest of my life.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2024

100 Club, London, 1990s © Elaine Constantine Bretby, Derbyshire, 1990s © Elaine Constantine Steve’s Kitchen, Manchester, 1990s © Elaine Constantine 100 Club, London, 1990s © Elaine Constantine It was something photographer Elaine Constantine documented in the 1990s when she made London her new home.

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Creative Boom

JULY 19, 2023

And with 12 million employees, freelancers and company owners in the UK all looking to get their finances in order, there's certainly an audience crying out for what Pie has to offer. The website breaks down how Pie works for different types of careers. It's a clever response to a sector fraught with confusion.

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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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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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Design Milk

JANUARY 19, 2024

didn’t experience a direct trajectory career-wise, which is what makes her story all the more compelling. “My career trajectory wasn’t an obvious one. Jiminie Ha , founder of the award-winning creative agency, With Projects, Inc. ” “Music was hugely influential on me as well,” she added.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2023

When asked, "Will you consider changing your career in the next 12 months?" Still working at home." Image licensed via Adobe Stock The Creative Boom 2023 Survey was packed with insights into what the creative profession is thinking at the start of a new year. We share some of the more surprising results with you below. A further 26.2%

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We visit each other's homes, studios and kitchens every day. There's no need to spend three years at university and pay eye-watering tuition fees. 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.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Describing her style as a "mashup of colours and elements of outline", Gracie Dahl is an illustrator who recently graduated from Camberwell College of Arts and is already enjoying lots of love and attention as a freelancer, creating quirky art for a range of clients while crafting and selling her own ceramic pieces on the side.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2022

The Leeds-based illustrator has just launched a new website, marking a fresh chapter in freelancing and a renewed confidence in herself. I struggle to work from home, so this has been huge for me, not to mention the perk of Friday pints! So at this point in my career, I feel the most confident in myself, my style and my ability.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 6, 2024

So, how do you balance the needs of your career with the need to thrive creatively? When you were young and dreaming of a career in a creative profession such as design, art, photography or filmmaking, you imagined every day would be focused on the joy of creation. It was all going to be so different. But don't worry; you're not alone.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Or someone freelancing from their home office? We’re talking about two main paths: employed designers and freelance designers. Freelance Designers: The Variable Income Now, let’s talk about the freelancers. Hourly Rates: Freelancers usually charge by the hour. What Affects Freelance Rates?

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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? But why choose freelance graphic design over working for a company or agency?

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 29, 2022

Freelance Survival Guide: Tips for New Freelancers. Many of us started our careers working for others, and we know that feeling of insecurity and uncertainty. 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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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 2, 2024

We have included multiple layouts for home page, product page to give you best selections in customization. Whether you’re a freelancer, agency, or business owner, Webify provides the tools and flexibility to create a stunning online presence. We added all the things you need to create a perfect community system.

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The music industry has reached a point where branding can create a more successful career than the music itself. If music creators can find a graphic designer that can help them produce a cover that is both original and demands attention, they have won half the battle to create a successful career. music videos. Merchandise Design.

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