Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Things are tough right now if you want to draw for money. These turbulent tides make things interesting, of course, and ultimately help to raise your game as an illustrator. We canvassed the views of illustrators, who shared their biggest challenges and explained what they're doing to meet them.

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Creative Boom

MAY 28, 2024

This British company aims to roll back the years and make your skin look younger. Most of us who've reached a certain age have spent money on anti-ageing skin products in order to hold back the march of time. So there's always part of you that wonders if it's all a waste of time and you're throwing away your money.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Quebec-based illustrator and graphic designer Chad Grenier uses his beautiful illustrations as a means of connecting with other people and the world around him. Any feelings of awkwardness melt away thanks to art, giving him the creative drive to make work that will amaze people. At a very young age, I knew I wanted to draw.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Otherwise, you risk bottling everything up and making things seem worse than they are. UX and visual designer Julius Löwe takes a similar approach. "I And it makes my job more social and fun." Get more organised A day when you don't specifically earn money can feel like a day "wasted".

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

We chatted with Ed Little, director of the London studio Regular Practice , about putting design at the heart of strategy, how the nature of branding is (fast) evolving, and what agencies need to do to keep up. Perhaps most importantly, Regular Practice also focuses on putting strategy at the heart of their design work.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? The only thing that might be stopping you is money. With that in mind, you don't want to be spending a ton of money on software. Don't worry.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2022

So every year, 99designs by Vista surveys more than 10,000 designers in 144 countries to get their perspective on how the profession is evolving. The global creative platform has released its latest findings in a new report, Design Without Borders: A Fresh Perspective on Freelance. Earnings look set to rise.

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Designer Daily

APRIL 4, 2023

To hire or not to hire a graphic designer. Many companies are asking themselves whether ‘do it yourself’ graphic design is best for their business. Creative design calls for in-depth business knowledge, but the budget can be a real obstacle. You may be thinking: is it best to “DIY”, or spend money on a designer?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2024

It does this with the help of incredible designs and illustrations, and with new territories in its sights, it looks set to get bigger and better than ever. Since 2006, independent kids publisher Studio Anorak has taken children's magazines in bold new directions. They grow up so fast. It seems to be a winning move.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

By themselves, each of these tips might not save you a ton of money but follow all of them, and you may soon find your cash pile mounting up. What can make an even bigger difference than being paid more overall is being paid on time. It syncs to my business bank account and makes the whole thing so much quicker and less of a headache."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

And then think about how much extra money you could make. MyMind is an application designed specifically for creative professionals to capture ideas, inspiration and things you want to read later, all in one organised place, while also building a searchable personal knowledge base. We never raised money," they say.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Your hotel is noisy and crowded; all the sun beds have been taken, and the queue for the bar is just making your heart sink. Your hotel is noisy and crowded; all the sun beds have been taken, and the queue for the bar is just making your heart sink. If so, TUI Hotels & Resorts are already ahead of you.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this series, couples enjoy a lovely picnic in their solar-powered car, chess-playing robots make for good company, and happy families marvel at distant planets from the comfort of their space station. Coming from a graphic design background, I still get impostor syndrome when I see what some talented people can create."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

With an attractive and super-intuitive interface, Pie makes it a cinch to manage your invoicing, bookkeeping and tax affairs – all in one place. And that frees up huge amounts of time for you to focus on earning money rather than stressing over tedious and stressful admin. Struggling to stay on top of your tax affairs?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It's a passion that has turned into a career, as today, she collaborates with brands to make murals, packaging, and even clothes and accessories. "In One day at the office, I doodled this look from a Gucci runway, and this is the moment I decided to make it a regular thing, just a fun side project."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

How do you make a 20th-century icon relevant to a modern, young audience? Studio Herrström 's work for Sony Music is a model for designers to learn from. Entire books could be written on why, but for our money, it comes down to one thing and one thing only: Elvis was the real deal. But it's also because he was authentic.

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Creative Boom

MAY 19, 2024

When you're constantly on the move, exploring cityscapes and travelling abroad, you want to make the most of your experiences. This makes it easy to capture highly detailed images with excellent colour reproduction across the entire ISO range. It's nice and pocketable, too, with a compact and slim body design.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2023

Image courtesy of Shillington Shillington's flexible, intensive design courses are bringing AI into some of its curriculum to stay ahead of the curve. We explore how Shillington sees AI not as replacing designers but as enhancing their work and creativity. And the field of design is no exception to this sweeping movement.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As the cultural epicenter of my region (NYC) hemorrhage its moneyed populace, they venture north to gobble up real estate and bend towns to their will," says Jason. "As The motivation for making these birdhouses came from a desire to provide some contrast in my surroundings," the artist explains.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Adidas has paired up two of Manchester's biggest icons with a new apparel collection for the Red Devils that takes its lead from the work of legendary art director and designer Peter Saville. This design influence can be seen on items such as the statement tracksuit, long sleeve jersey top and shorts.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. So whether you're considering making the leap into freelancing or are already on your way, their advice can provide valuable guidance and encouragement. No more horrible commutes.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 12, 2023

So it takes some design smarts to tempt people into indulging, and here's a great example of how to do it in practice. They're a fresh, young studio working with top global start-ups, including Accel, Gravity Sketch, Sylvera, Tessian and Bolder Money. Sweet meets heat in Chilli Bomba, a new candy for adult rebels.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. "My

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Photography by Jack Roe 'Local legend' brings some of his most famous faces to The Edge in Chorlton over the next few months. One of the world's most renowned illustrators has chosen some of his most iconic works for a 14-week exhibition at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton. I think I did a great job capturing that family's essence."

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

How do you make a 20th-century icon relevant to a modern, young audience? Studio Herrström 's work for Sony Music is a model for designers to learn from. Entire books could be written on why, but for our money, it comes down to one thing and one thing only: Elvis was the real deal. But it's also because he was authentic.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We chat to two successful creatives who started out in a different career, and share their best advice for anyone looking to make a change. After all, what's the point in having money if you're miserable? You're only going to waste it on stuff that ultimately doesn't make you happy. So what will make you happy?

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Designer Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

Due to the practical nature of their field of study, graphic design students have the ability to make an extra income while still going to University or College. Here’s how; Enter Graphic Design Competitions. The more competitions you apply for, the more money you stand to gain. Design T-shirts. Freelancing.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2024

That's why investing in an ergonomic chair designed to support your back and promote good posture is crucial. In fact, you could argue there is very little else in life that's as important to spend money on. Its innovative design encourages micro-adjustments, preventing the stiffness and discomfort associated with prolonged sitting. "I

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2024

Carla Palette explains how her brand identity design helps convey that message effectively. At the same time, many people still have money to spend and want nice things. And they've collaborated with Carla Palette , a brand identity designer and art director currently working in Berlin, to help get this message and ethos across.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the place of all that anarchic chaos came expensive, commercial temples of rave, where thousands fuelled by alcopops and Ecstasy paid big money to worship superstar DJs en masse. That keeps their costs down, making tickets affordable. So, during a cost-of-living crisis, Drumsheds provides decent value for money.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Preparing for a post-AI world This campus-based university, established in 1883, has not just been paying lip service to the challenges and opportunities of AI but putting its money where its mouth is. The School of Arts and Communication is offering a new course in Games Art and Design. But it's not all bad news.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

Hideki Yoshimoto and Marjan van Aubel have been pushing the boundaries in their Milan Design Week installations for car giant Lexus. The world's largest design event, Milan Design Week, is a funny old thing. Read on as I explain what they are and why designers should care. We report from the show.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Located on the westernmost edge of Long Island in New York, geography should have destined Brooklyn to be the neglected younger sibling of the moneyed powerhouse that is Manhattan. The typography, called Community Gothic, has been designed by Frere-Jones type foundry. The wordmark is inspired by Brooklyn's famed neighbourhood blocks.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In truth, most don't, and so London branding agency B&B Studio has been working to make a difference. Back in 2016, they partnered with Spice Girl Emma Bunton and Christopher Money to brand their new venture Kit & Kin , which was dedicated to providing families with a sustainable range of products.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Maybe you're not generating the kind of money you were expecting. Maybe you're not generating the kind of money you were expecting. Often, this involves taking one small aspect of it and making that the focus instead. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? Then it's time to pivot.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 18, 2024

That doesn't mean making yourself ill with worry and driving yourself to burnout, of course: balance is important in all things, not least your creative work. But it does mean making a proper effort to stick to your goals throughout 2024 and not letting them slide. Well, we're past both of them now. Now's as good a time as any!

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Clients who ended up making your professional life a nightmare. A formal letter of demand, followed by small claims procedures, can help you get the money you're owed. You'll find details of how to make a claim on this Gov.uk We outline four common types of nightmare clients and explain how to deal with them.

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