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How The Studio became an essential place for creatives to network and learn in 2025

Creative Boom

What began as a humble experiment has exploded into something far more powerful: a thriving community of over 4,500 members where freelancers find their tribe, employed creatives discover new opportunities, and everyone gets access to the kind of insider knowledge that was once reserved for those with the right connections.

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Your Guide to Graphic Design Salaries in the USA

We And The Color

So, you’re curious about what graphic designers actually make, right? Think about it: Are you picturing a designer working in a big agency? We’re talking about two main paths: employed designers and freelance designers. Network: Talk to other designers in your area.

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Richard Turley gives Air’s identity space to breathe through simplicity and parody

Its Nice That

Words Paul Moore — Date 16 July 2025 Work Creative Industry Product Design Web Design Identity App Branding We can all sniff out a pretentious rebrand. It came with self awareness but also in respect for the brand, so Richard employed changes that were deceptively simple and quietly revolutionary. Simplicity takes work.

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How to calculate your day rate as an Illustrator

Lisa Maltby

What does 150/day work out at as a yearly self-employed income? However, as we all know the self-employed dont get paid holiday so we need to deduct this time. less time may be spent on self promotion and more on communication once you have a reputation and more enquiries).

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How creatives are surviving the 2025 slowdown

Creative Boom

And it's the self-employed and small creative businesses who feel the impact first and most acutely. Creative director Paul Leon emphasises the importance of access and networking. "My Graphic designer and illustrator Lilian Orukwo outlines her strategy here. No one wants to be around negativity or envy.

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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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How to become a graphic designer at home

Creative Boom

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. But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Study the fundamentals.