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7 beautiful portfolio templates for creatives in 2022

Creative Boom

Portfolio templates have come a long way over the last decade. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. Wix continues to surprise and delight with its ever-expanding portfolio of themes.

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

Creative Boom

But either way, you may well be thinking in frustration: "I'm a graphic designer, not a marketing expert!" Laura has over ten years of experience in the creative and marketing realm, working with small businesses, designers and freelancers to boost brand awareness and performance. We've all been there. Laura's advice? Start simple.

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12 Graphic Design Portfolio Essentials (Top Tips for Landing Clients)

Just Creative

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. You can’t just cobble up a portfolio and expect results. What is a Graphic Design Portfolio? It’s important to realize a portfolio isn’t exhaustive.

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Lauren Ly's obsession with mini markets spills out into Japanese ukiyo-e style illustrations

Creative Boom

If you've ever read and enjoyed Convenience Store Woman by Japanese writer Sayaka Murata, then you'll know why London-based illustrator Lauren Ly shares a gentle curiosity for Asian mini markets. I'm obsessed with mini-markets," Lauren tells Creative Boom. They're a tiny world full of perfectly packaged and exactly aligned products.".

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A helpful guide to marketing for creative freelancers who want to quit Instagram

Creative Boom

If IG has become too exhausting, what marketing alternatives are there? If you're looking for free or affordable options to market yourself, don't fret! It's an important overview of how this type of search engine marketing works. Then, you have to market your newsletter on your website. We explore some options.

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20 Creative Portfolio WordPress Themes

Graphic Design Junction

A modern, minimalist and creative Portfolio WordPress Themes built with state-of-the-art technology including HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery frameworks , offering extreme functionality and speed. Whether you’re an artist, designer, product developer or a creative agency, a stunning portfolio is essential. 6,131 items. 5,191 items.

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How to build a personal brand that feels authentic and not BS

Creative Boom

And so what we end up producing often feels like fake marketing BS, at least to ourselves. I did a lot of self-reflection on my portfolio and process. What themes kept reappearing in my portfolio? Markets, conventions, pop-ups and really anywhere that will let me come and set up my weird mix of artsy fartsy things.

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