Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. When the world turned upside-down in 2020, Shillington quickly and efficiently pivoted its services, allowing students to study remotely from across the globe.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The leaves will soon change colour, there's a growing cooler breeze in the air, and the students are back in town. The perfect time, in short, to take a new course and learn some fresh skills. In this article, we present six handpicked courses that will ignite your creativity and elevate your craft.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2024

With over 7,000 students completing their courses this year, the London Studio developed a unique identity to celebrate their experimental spirit. University of the Arts London is known for incubating some of the world's most creative students. And so their graduation ceremonies are a big deal.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2024

Project by Buff Buff's Creative Director and Co-founder Tom Allen explains why he's become the course leader for the English-language Online Master in Motion Graphics at LABASAD. In short, the world is craving more and more animated experiences, yet the number of designers proficient in this niche skill is comparatively small.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Karl Taylor We chat with the founder of Visual Education, which offers world-class training in photography, CGI, and design, to discover why this disruptive platform has been turning so many heads. Graphic designers are incorporating 3D elements. Photographers are directing commercials. I could go on, but you get the point.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

Domestika offers you an excellently curated collection of graphic design courses. These courses are available in multiple languages and segmented into modules in such a way that you get to grasp the entire spectrum starting from scratch to an advanced level with ease. The list of courses available is extensive.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 18, 2020

Coursera offers numerous courses and works with leading universities and companies. With people focusing on self-improvement more than ever these days, we wanted to shine a light on The 9 Best Courses on Coursera for Creatives to give you some choices should you be looking to start down a new path in 2020. Graphic Design.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

If you are looking to View Course about branding and logo design, there are so many different courses, classes, videos, and tutorials available online that can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. To help, we’ve compiled the best branding and logotype courses on Domestika. Top 12 Courses on Domestika.

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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? One of the amazing things that the internet can offer is online courses. These graphic design classes are 100% free. How to teach yourself graphic design.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2023

So we were excited to hear that University of the Arts London (UAL) have three scholarship schemes to support postgraduate students with their studies. You can read our coverage of some of UAL students' best work here. I knew I wanted to get into design, but I wasn't sure what kind. Up to 215 are available.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

© Mark Bloom Designers Marina Soto and Mark Bloom have recruited some serious talent to teach LABASAD Barcelona School of Arts and Design's new online English-language Online Master in Graphic Design and Applied Typography. Looking for a programme to build upon your existing design skills?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

And that in itself, of course, is a good thing. For example, art and design student Kirsty Hepworth candidly admits, "I am not good at all at setting boundaries, and I have twice come close to burnout. The example of graphic designer and illustrator Nvard Yerkanian is a good one to follow.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 25, 2023

But did you know they also produce paid-for courses in creative subjects? BBC Maestro brings you beginner-friendly courses taught by well-known celebrities and experts, filmed in 4K and with no fixed time commitment. You watch or listen at your own pace and are supplied with course notes with exercises to test what you've learned.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2022

It'd be near-impossible to attend all the individual grad shows at each college and university – but don't worry, you don't need to because New Designers is back! This carnival of creativity gives design graduates a chance to showcase their work, find buyers, and connect with businesses to obtain career guidance and attend portfolio reviews.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 22, 2025

A career in graphic design might be the best option for you if you enjoy creative work. You may have the skills and knowledge as an innovative but considering the effort thats put into graphic design, quality training makes all the difference. Then again, your passion will only get you so far in your journey.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This article is brought to you in partnership with Shillington , whose three-month full-time and nine-month part-time graphic design courses can help you get into the creative industry without the time and expense of a traditional design degree. Right then, I knew I had to try graphics." Not happy in your career?

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2024

Multidisciplinary creative Deji Ajetomobi is launching a new magazine focusing on African design talent and partnerships. The new title seeks to address the widespread underrepresentation of African creative work, particularly in art and design. At Creative Boom, we aim to bring you the best of new creative work from around the world.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It's been almost thirty years since WipEout changed the course of gaming forever. As someone who grew up with the ZX Spectrum and Atari ST, I fondly remember when WipEout crashed into our lives in the mid-nineties, just as the newly-released PlayStation graced our childhood bedrooms and, later, our student dorms.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Then the University of Leeds' new Masters in Digital Design & Communication has so much to offer. Read on to discover what it entails and the five key benefits that make it stand out from other courses. You also won't be limited to traditional term times but can start the course at multiple entry points throughout the year.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 22, 2020

If you run own graphic design firm, improving your skills can not only make you a better graphic designer but also more attractive to potential clients. Top 10 Futur Courses & Resources for Designers. Logo Design 01 – $149. Top 5 Best Futur Design Courses. Logo Design 01.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

It's been 30 years since Neville Brody last published a monograph, and it's safe to say a hell of a lot's changed in that time – in his career, in the design industry, and in creativity more widely. Following on from 1994's The Graphic Language of Neville Brody: v.2, What's changed or is changing in graphic design?

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Creative Boom

JULY 14, 2024

Creatives like graphic artist Ranjit Sihat. "At Motion designer Thomas Davis agrees. Nurturing creativity Of course, we're not just about making people feel good; we're also passionate about sharing tips, inspiration, and useful information that can help creatives in their daily lives. Makes me proud to be from Manchester."

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Maybe you reached that goal and work in graphic design but for some of us, maybe we didn’t possess the natural skill or talent that the best artists in the world have. Thanks to the wonderful world of the internet, those dreams of being an artist can be real again with online courses. Treat it like a “real” course.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

While taking art history courses, I realised that my true interest lay in creating the artwork itself," she tells Creative Boom. This realisation prompted me to enrol in an intensive summer illustration course in New York, where I explored various forms of illustration. Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How do you become not just a developer, but a successful graphic designer working with influential companies with interesting projects around the world? Stefan Sagmeister is one of the best creative graphic designers of our time. Many aspiring designers are still in college. Fall in love with graphic design.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 4, 2022

Now we share their top advice for new students hoping to follow in their footsteps. In our experience, this community is very supportive, and you'll find lots of help on hand from students, tutors and fellow creatives everywhere. So as designer and D&D New Blood award winner Tom Morgan recommends: "Follow what makes you excited.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Jade Watson always wanted to be a photographer and dreamed of capturing the fashion weeks of London, Paris and Tokyo, but a sudden twist of fate meant she instead studied graphic design and later found herself working for an independent tile brand in an exciting role that would push her creativity to the limits. I could retire there.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If you run own graphic design firm, improving your skills can not only make you a better graphic designer but also more attractive to potential clients. The Futur also offer student & military discounts. The business side of your firm may not be your strong suit and that’s ok. We don’t blame you!

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Creative Boom

MARCH 4, 2024

In a world wracked with political and economic turmoil, many creative students may feel they face an uncertain future. For instance, we no longer need designers to spend hours painstakingly removing an object from an image in Photoshop because Photoshop can now do all that automatically at the touch of a button.

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Are you wanting to learn graphic design online with a comprehensive course? Although we’ve shared free & premium graphic design courses in the past, this offer from Coursera has to be one of the most comprehensive graphic design courses available online. Graphic Design.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 23, 2023

The need for talented graphic designers is expanding quickly as the field of graphic design continually changes. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in graphic design or want to learn more about it, taking an online graphic design course is a great option.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Design and Illustrations by Giovani Flores using GT Pressura It's Valentine's Day this week, a celebration of love, passion and obsession. And if there's one obsession that designers feel truly passionate about, it's typography. But while font choice may be deeply personal, that doesn't mean you can't play the field once in a while.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

He can juggle his illustration work with lecturing at the Manchester School of Art, although at the spritely age of 28, he's sometimes mistaken for a student himself. "I I revel in seeing the students blossom, and they help keep me grounded with remembering where I was once," he explains. Thankfully, a similar fate did not befall Ian.

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Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2023

Rather than doing anything too clever, it sticks to the fundamentals of design, and is all the more successful for it. Well, if the answer is "not much" and you'd like to change that, Earthed is an online platform where you can take part in expert-led based courses to learn nature skills and ecosystem restoration.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

BigFace Coffee packaging by Zenpack, USA – Platinum Winner © Pentawards 2023 It's that glorious time of year again when the very best packaging designs grace our screens once more as we reveal the winners of the prestigious Pentawards for 2023. Prepare yourself for a feast of eye-watering creations from some of the industry's finest.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2020

This article was contributed by Nancy Miller, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Texas A&M University. As an academic teaching graphic design, keeping up with the ever-evolving shifts in technology and forecasting occupational trends in professional practice can be overwhelming. Two data sets of national (U.S.)

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