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7 beautiful portfolio templates for creatives in 2022

Creative Boom

Portfolio templates have come a long way over the last decade. But the best designs are ones that let your work stand out. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. Far from it.

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How to Use Notion to Manage Your Graphic Design Work

Designer Daily

Introduction Handling graphic design work can be chaotic. From tracking all your projects to updating portfolios and juggling client work. At NotionPlates we showcase templates (pre-designed layouts) designed by creators to organize, plan, track, simplify or build anything.

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12 Graphic Design Portfolio Essentials (Top Tips for Landing Clients)

Just Creative

In graphic design, looks are everything. No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. You can’t just cobble up a portfolio and expect results.

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Balancing Creativity And Client Expectations In Graphic Design

Designer Daily

Navigating the balance between boundless creativity and concrete client expectations is pivotal in graphic design. The essence of successful graphic design lies in the harmonious blend of your vision as a designer and the client’s demands. In this dynamic field, keeping your explorations on track is crucial.

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How to Create a Graphic Design Print Portfolio (with Examples)

Just Creative

Just as Zoom doesn’t give you a way to shake hands, a digital portfolio doesn’t deliver a satisfying tactile experience for prospective clients. This article will teach you how to create a graphic design print portfolio. What is a Print Portfolio? Create a Print Portfolio. And that’s how you get more work.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

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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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. So, reading one is a great way to see design from a different perspective and get renewed enthusiasm for your craft. It’s academic yet accessible.

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