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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Here are a few suggestions.

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

Creative Boom

We present a selection of the best titles on sale today. For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember." 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.

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

Creative Boom

In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media. Or in some cases, a combination of both.

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Sam Rodriguez's graffiti-inspired portraits depict people in their unseen entirety

Creative Boom

Inspired by a diverse range of artists, including Prince, Frida Khalo, Barry McGee and Norman Rockwell, to name a few, Sam began developing his own signature style. "I I was inspired by Prince because of his stubborn dedication to being original and for having such a range in his music," Sam explains.

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Bauhaus-Style Screen Presentation Template

We And The Color

Present your projects or products the right way with this customizable Bauhaus-style screen presentation. Created by Adobe Stock contributor @Wavebreak Media , this Bauhaus-style screen presentation template for Adobe InDesign is based on the standard size of 1920 x 1080 px. Download on Adobe Stock.

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Brett Morgen on Bowie, his BAFTA nomination and being inspired to live a fulfilled life

Creative Boom

Few people haven't been left impacted or inspired by the late singer David Bowie. My films are not about presenting facts and information, but trying to present the subjects in a uniquely-cinematic manner," says Morgen. "I His art is the best form of expression and the only way to present his journey.

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6 Social Media Branding Strategies that Fuel Growth

Inkbot Design

6 Social Media Branding Strategies that Fuel Growth Social media branding has become the new talk of the town for marketers; however, it is not merely a cliché. An influential social media branding strategy makes or mars your business in our digital era. Your brand personality is the basis for your social media presence.

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