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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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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? But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? People who don't work in graphic design often think it's just about knowing how to use particular software – you'll hear throwaway comments like, "Sharon can do the brochure, she knows Photoshop.". Learn the software.

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Embrace the future of graphic design by studying online with Shillington

Creative Boom

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. Another Shillington student, Rebecca Stewart, adds that learning with Shillington is a whole different ball game compared to typical online self-study.

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Successful creatives share how they won their first client (so you can too)

Creative Boom

Build a network These ideas can help get you started, but ultimately you need to start building a wider network of contacts in order to maximise your freelance opportunities. My first freelance job came from another designer friend who knew I had the skills for the job," recalls graphic designer Dave Wright. "So

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10 Best FREE Graphic Design Courses Online

Just Creative

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? Whether you want to learn about graphic design, learn a new language, or even learn how to grow watermelons, chances are there is a resource out there for you to learn how.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

An Italian independent typeface and graphic designer, Alessia Mazzarella is a specialist in type design and font engineering. She holds an MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading and degrees in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins and Graphic & Media Design from the Sapienza University of Rome.