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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Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. We caught up with her to learn how she made the leap during the pandemic, why feeling lost proved useful, and why taking your career at your own speed is good. The work of illustrator Danii Pollehn is bold, unmissable and amazing.

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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. That's refreshing to hear.

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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

MARCH 28, 2022

For much of the workforce, from bus drivers to shop workers, bar staff to police officers, the days of furlough and sheltering at home are already long forgotten. As the final vestiges of lockdown laws are scrapped, though, the pressure on employees to return to the studio and freelancers to resume in-person meetings is growing.

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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

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

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

MARCH 23, 2022

It wasn't until a "second attempt" at finishing university in 2019 that Scotty's career began. It was so exciting for me, and the profits from the exhibition, the money I accumulated from selling at art fairs and working at my part-time job enabled me to buy my own kiln and start making ceramic pieces in my home studio."

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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

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 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

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

MAY 25, 2023

She currently lives in the city and works as a freelance illustrator who specialises in creating colourful illustrations incorporating collages and relaxed, free brush strokes. "I Yet despite her early success, Jingxin has never wanted to limit her career to children's illustration. "I And once you've looked at it, you'll see why.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2023

We caught up with him to learn more about his career so far and what it was like to be the last disciple of renowned puppeteer John M. With so much under his belt during his first ten years as a creative freelancer and with so much in store, what does Zhang feel is the biggest lesson he's learnt during his career so far?

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2023

As an established illustrator in the United States, we wanted to know how illustration has changed since he began his career in the 2000s and whether he's worried about AI and the future of creativity. Danvillage characters © Daniel Sulzberg Bubble City © Daniel Sulzberg When did you realise you could turn your love of art into a career?

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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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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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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 13, 2023

This makes you wonder if you're lacking in some way or even cut out for a creative career at all. Any career, whether creative or not, can become a churn, whether it's due to our own actions or things outside of our control. So we'll start. If you feel you've lost your passion for your creative work, you're NOT alone. It recharged me."

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Life of Freelance Web Designers Freelance web design is an intriguing career path that offers freedom and flexibility. This article explores the world of freelance web designers – their skills, clients, work style, income, challenges, and more. What are Freelance Web Designers?

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Inkbot Design

MAY 5, 2024

Pursuing Careers in Graphic Design: Ultimate Guide Do you possess creative skills along with visual storytelling ability? If yes, then graphic design might be the best career for you. Before discussing careers in graphic design, let us first examine the essentials. What does it mean to become a graphic designer ?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

Using dramatic lighting against a restricted colour palette, Luke's been grabbing the attention of many an international client since he went freelance in 2012. Also, art directors or designers move on to new careers and usually take you to the new places they go, so you get to work with new companies that way.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Being a freelancer can be extremely rewarding. I’ve been a freelancer for almost three years, and based on my experience, here are the top 13 habits for becoming a more productive and efficient freelancer. Repetition and routine are essential as a freelancer. This article has been contributed by Alistair Knight.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 19, 2024

14 Best Career Paths for Creatives: Find Your Calling You’ve always been an artist. Many fantastic career paths allow for creativity while still paying well. Why Choose A Creative Career? Before we get into the details, let me address an obvious question: why should I pursue a creative career? Don’t worry!

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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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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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Shillington

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Working in the museum and gallery scene in Sydney, Vanessa Low realised she needed to upskill, and began looking for a course that would allow her to expand her creative practice and career opportunities. After completing a Bachelor of Art Theory, Van’s love of art led her to a career in the museums and galleries of Sydney.

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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. And at night?

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SpeckyBoy

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From there, I would launch a freelance business and find immediate success. While I’m fortunate that things have worked out pretty well in my career, they didn’t exactly mirror that dream. I became a freelancer, alright. It turns out that running a freelance web design business is an incredible learning experience.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 8, 2024

Instead, we’ll overview each career prospect, including industry highlights, necessary tools, and requirements. Becoming a Freelance Writer Many individuals enjoy freelance writing. You select what projects and clients to work with as a freelance writer. Note that this article doesn’t cover how to start a business.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 27, 2023

By following the advice and insights in this guide, you'll be well on your way to securing a rewarding career as a graphic designer. 3 – Start Freelancing For new professionals in the graphic design industry , freelancing can be a great option to gain work experience and build a portfolio of work.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Not just psychologically, but career-wise too. So, how can you build your freelance creative business away from social media? Look locally Finally, it's often easiest to look for work close to home. Most fundamentally, we're all facing digital burnout. Here are a few suggestions. Email people!

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Shillington

JUNE 29, 2023

But can a graphic designer really work from home or remotely? How to make it happen The world of graphic design has greatly expanded in recent years, with more and more designers opting to work remotely or freelance. Fortunately, yes! Can a graphic designer work remotely?

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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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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? It's an exciting career path that allows you to blend your creative passion with the freedom of working for yourself. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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