Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In today’s highly competitive business environment, branding is essential for making a memorable impression. Stationery mockups provide a realistic, cohesive look at how a brand’s design elements will appear on everyday office items, helping to communicate a company’s visual identity clearly and effectively.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 30, 2024

How can branding help to communicate urgency and the dire state of the planet while still inspiring hope and optimism? Among Equals' Nick May explains how to strike the balance. It was clear from the start that, while fascinating, the brief would not be simple, as Among Equals had many different audiences and stakeholders to consider.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Molly McCammon They're a good earner and can enhance your creativity. We talked to five illustrators and designers who take on private commissions about the pros, the cons, and what it does for their careers. It's not a new idea. The Renaissance may never have happened without the patronage of private individuals.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The vast majority of them told us a positive story about how the industry is working to build a future that balances global impact with local relevance. So read on to see what's coming next and discover how the industry is tackling some of the most pressing issues in design today.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Here's how to go about it. If two burnouts taught me anything, it was how to set boundaries," she explains. I walk clients through my process before we even start," she says. "I I walk clients through my process before we even start," she says. "I But enforcing them is a different story.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

She says: "One of my favourite aspects of studying there was how the program encouraged us to think beyond architectural aesthetics and focus on storytelling and spatial experience. "I She explains how "consistently seeking feedback and staying curious" helped her refine her skills and stand out among her peers.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

As a result, a failing business became a roaring success. Denise thought to herself, "If I can help another business owner succeed, I'd be incredibly honoured." Denise thought to herself, "If I can help another business owner succeed, I'd be incredibly honoured." And that was it, the beginning of my website design business.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2023

Increasingly, that has meant a greater focus on making wellbeing a bigger part of everything we do – from the value we bring to clients to how we support our team." Increasingly, that has meant a greater focus on making wellbeing a bigger part of everything we do – from the value we bring to clients to how we support our team."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 23, 2024

The creative industries are not short on autobiographies, monographs, and more of the like written by established figures, many of whom started their careers in the 1970s and 80s. But recently, a new type of book by a contemporary author has entered the literary playing field.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He chats to us about how he put them together, and why they should be on your Christmas list. We chatted to Radim to learn what the books have to offer, how he went about creating them, and why people should buy them. This title lets creatives take a meaningful pause and reflect on building positive habits, focusing on mindfulness.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Before we get started, we understand that many of you embrace reels and making videos and still enjoy some success on Instagram. We're all busy, so how do we even get started? Instagram has been a beloved tool to creatives everywhere since its launch in 2010. We explore some options. But it's not a simple task.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Japanese-style fonts bring a unique blend of tradition and modernity to design projects, making them a popular choice for businesses and creatives alike. This guide explores 70+ Japanese-style fonts , categorized by their design styles, and provides insights into how each category can enhance modern design and branding.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

We explain how they're made, what's special about them, and why you should check them out. That's thanks, in part, to cover designer James Victore and book designer Wilf Whitty , who've worked with the publisher from the start. Because I was committing myself to do great work, and trust is the lifeblood of my business."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As digitization and online marketing continue to be essential elements for businesses and brands worldwide, graphic design talent is in demand. In a previous post, we explained how nutrition can help boost energy levels for busy creatives like graphic designers.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

To get a sense of how creatives are feeling, the obvious place to pose this question was on LinkedIn itself. Let's start with the positives. We know many design agencies that have won major new business leads from posts featuring case studies and media coverage," says Vicky Stoakes, communications director at Red Setter.

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

We bring some top tips to help your business through the inevitable slump. These slower times offer an excellent opportunity to work on your business, marketing and brand. They pave the way for self-reflection and improvement, setting you up for the next busy period. Pick any of the five below and see how you get on.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

But to understand her creative voice, you need to start by looking at her roots. Credit: Estudio Gagarin Whether she's working with The New York Times, teaching workshops on creative voice, or crafting guides for cinnamon farmers, Roco Ego's career is a celebration of curiosity, culture, and the endless power of images to connect us all.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2025

Focusing on the theme of Visibility & Representation theme, we spoke with Emily Jeffrey-Barrett, founder and creative director at Among Equals, about the subtle dynamics that silence women, the power of community, and why real disruption starts with who gets to lead. Broadly, I've been lucky. But of course, there've been moments.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time. Ultimately, it's about market value: how much people need your services (demand) and how many others offer the same services (supply).

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

At the extreme, some clients look down their noses at you and think of you as a menial 'scribble monkey' who knows how to use Photoshop but little else. At the extreme, some clients look down their noses at you and think of you as a menial 'scribble monkey' who knows how to use Photoshop but little else.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These books can explain how to approach everything differently and achieve all your goals while still having time to rest and relax. This week is National Work Life Week 2024, and the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we manage our time, creativity, and mental health. Do you feel like work is taking over your life?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I've always enjoyed drawing people and food, so I knew the combination of the two within a space like a busy food market or a restaurant would generate a lot of inspiration for me," she tells Creative Boom. When working on this project, it was less of a question of how I start and more of a question of where I stop.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you are a graphic designer, staying updated with trends is key to staying ahead. Using the latest free fonts and fresh typography styles can instantly improve your work and keep your designs looking modern and creative. One of the best ways to breathe new life into your projects is by experimenting with the new free fonts. The good news?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the year starts to get into its stride, get a jolt of inspiration and fresh ideas to drive your business forward. We're all starting to thaw out, feel the sun on our faces, and worry about the energy bills a little less. Finally, the days are getting longer, and winter is coming to an end.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 27, 2024

The New York designer explains how she's blending artistic expression with functional design to create the kind of typefaces agencies will love to use in their work. We've spent a lot of time in foundries that were either too trendy or too mass-market, inspiring us to start our own," she explains.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's been well documented how most major social channels have recently downgraded traditional posts in favour of the Stories format pioneered by Instagram and short-form, portrait videos reminiscent of TikTok's. "I So, how widespread are these experiences?

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

We can use that time to work on our skills, start a side project, spend time with loved ones or just chill out. But honestly, how well did that go for you? And so rather than biding our time and enjoying the opportunity to do other things, we start accepting all manner of tedious or badly paid work, despite ourselves.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Follow our tips to learn how. In the words of author and entrepreneur Seth Godin, "In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible." How to find your voice So, where do you start? Identifying what makes you different starts by tapping into your original voice. But think about it.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's all very well offering advice in theory, but how do freelancers and studios actually find their dream clients in practice? In which case, we'll start by saying: it gets better. So to give you some inspiration, we've asked the Creative Boom community to share the stories of how they did it.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The quality of Photoshop mockups also plays a significant role in how your designs are perceived. In the graphic design world, presenting your work effectively is crucial. One of the best ways to do this is through Photoshop mockups. This is particularly important in competitive fields where first impressions matter.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Here's how to do it and some tips for standing out from the crowd. It would be lovely if I had time to read them all thoroughly, respond intelligently, and chat at length about how we could best cover each project on Creative Boom. But I've crunched the numbers, and to do so, I would need about 47 hours every day.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As 2024 wraps up, we’re on the cusp of entering 2025, a year set to see the immense impact of AI across all computing fields, particularly in web and graphic design. With these advancements, the graphic design trends continues to evolve, driven by new technology, cultural shifts, and bold ideas.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But if you're at the start of your creative career, you can avoid all that! And employers will try to start you on the lowest possible salary that minimum wage legislation allows. In retrospect, then, many long-term creatives regret not doing more to fight for pay, back at the start. "If I'd known then, what I know now."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

They've become a popular choice for busy individuals and families seeking convenient yet good-quality food options. Originally established in 2008 as a boutique grocery store, Anton&Anton has now started to position itself as a soulful alternative to large supermarket chains.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

But how do you actually do it? So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? It simply means leaning into your value and effectively communicating what makes you unique, what differentiates you from your competition, and how you can prove to clients in a crowded field that you're the best option above anyone else.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

But getting started can be, well, quite terrifying. Include a range of prices We'll start with advice that we've heard from many people in all sorts of areas. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make cash from your personal work? Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? In fact, it's pretty much a universal rule.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

We speak to a range of creatives to find out how they did it and gather their best advice. But right at the start, we won't lie: it can be pretty darned scary. And right at the start, you may not even have a single client to your name. So how do you land your first client? Now, 16 years later, they are still a client!"

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