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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. At the start of this week, we published our guide to Bluesky Social , and since then Meta has launched Threads. We're not convinced.

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

Creative Boom

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember." Eye Magazine Eye Magazine delves deep into the world of graphic design and visual culture.

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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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Tips from a marketing expert on how to sell yourself as a graphic designer

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Success as a graphic designer isn't just about the work itself. Working in graphic design, you're constantly told that to earn more money, get more respect and work on more prestigious projects, you need to sell yourself. If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. We've all been there.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. Despite the strikes, he's still seen some entertainment work published in 2023. It's like this year is the year of the music industry.

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How to Create Your Brand’s Social Media Aesthetic

Creative Market

Social media is a phenomenon that you might love or hate. Regardless, you have to admit that social media brings numerous improvements to our personal and work lives. You might be an influencer, social media manager for a non-profit organization, small fashion studio, a large enterprise, or a freelance designer. Know Your Brand.

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