Creative Bloq

AUGUST 4, 2025

Image credit: Rittsu Kogarasuashi) Rittsu Kogarasuashi is a self-taught communication designer whose nontraditional approach to breaking into the industry was shaped by experimentation, fan art and free tools. For about an hour, I will read through my emails, check various social media networks and interact with friends and family.

Internet and Software Development

We And The Color

JULY 24, 2025

The platform’s ultimate goal has clearly transitioned from fostering discovery across the web to cultivating a self-contained ecosystem designed to maximize in-app engagement. Their self-service publisher initiative provides an accessible pathway for creators to integrate their content seamlessly.

Publishing

UX Collective

JULY 28, 2025

Alienation is a] psychological or social ill; namely, one involving a problematic separation between a self and other that belong together.”— All these forms of alienation result in a loss of self-determination and the ability to control one's life. Big tech companies employ large numbers of product designers.

Internet and Software Development

UX Collective

AUGUST 7, 2025

It conceptualizes all entities, whether human or machine, as self-regulated systems operating through feedback mechanisms. The cure can be worse than the disease: Ill-conceived interventions can become “addictive,” fostering reliance and diminishing the system’s capacity to self-correct (shifting the burden).

Production

Inkbot Design

JUNE 16, 2025

Brands use video across social media reels and long-form explainers to establish immediate and profound relationships with their audience. Here are some of the most common roadblocks: High Production Costs The costs of employing videographers, editors, voice talent, and designers escalate rapidly when combined. But There's a Problem.

Marketing

Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Although some professional graphic designers are self-starters, most will have taken some sort of course. But equally, following lessons alone will only go so far.

Graphic Design

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If self-doubt or imposter syndrome is holding you back from taking the next step in your creative career, this course is designed for you. In this 45-minute course, she digs into the science behind self-sabotage and shares the framework that allowed her to overcome the fear of failure.

Self-employed

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Rafael has now been self-employed for just shy of four years, and his goal is to stay independent and continue to grow his practice. Having built much of his career designing creative marketing for movies and TV series, from digital and social media campaigns to one-sheets and OOH, this has posed a big problem. "As

Freelance

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement. Topics covered include digital marketing analytics, search engine optimisation, social media marketing and 3D printing.

Self-employed

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In other words, successful self-promotion isn't just about sharing content on social media and getting tons of likes. You'll probably get screwed on pay, so be prepared to push back When you look back on the early days of your career, one of the most maddening things is feeling that you were taken advantage of.

Freelance

Creative Boom

MAY 14, 2024

We see people crafting superior work and succeeding spectacularly on social media. As a positive way to deal with your feelings, she suggests you try the 70:20:10 innovation rule employed by Coke, Google and many others. We're constantly surrounded by people who are better than us. Basically, you take 'little bets'," she explains.

Filmmaking

Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

But it can feel dispiriting if you don't have any commercial freelance work to show in that portfolio, leading to imposter syndrome and a lack of self-confidence. Avoid the comparison trap In the age of social media and constant connectivity, it's easy to compare your journey to others'.

Portfolio

Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

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. Today, she's behind the studio and foundry Typeland and is a graphic design teacher for Shillington in London. Alessia Mazzarella. Megan Bowker.

Inspiration

Creative Boom

APRIL 21, 2024

We especially love her take on how LinkedIn and social media can distort what success looks like to people, as expressed in this Medium article. Zarah Bruhn Zarah Bruhn is a German social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Social-Bee, a social enterprise that has supported companies employing refugees since 2016.

Agency

Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Furthermore, there is tons of self-help material on becoming a web designer and dozens of outstanding courses so employers can choose from many candidates. Use social media to follow web design professionals, influencers, and brands. You may lose job opportunities if you don’t keep up with web design development.

Web Design

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This shift from two-dimensional to three-dimensional visualizations transforms the way we engage with digital media, bringing it to life in ways previously reserved for science fiction. Brands can employ this technology to customize visuals in real-time, tailoring content to individual preferences and demographics.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It guides toward being 'simpler and cleaner' per the press reports, carries some of that sensibility rather than employing a more conventionally slick sans serif." This font works well across all media, from wide-printed broadsheets to narrow mobile screens. Featuring Migra by Pangram Pangram National Museum in Gdańsk by Tofu Studio.

Fonts

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 6, 2024

For instance, imagine scrolling through your favourite social media platform and seeing two posts from people in your field. One is a self-congratulatory promo about some work that's just gone live, full of bland statements and hashtags like #winning. Surely you should only share your successes? But think about it.

Marketing

Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Graphic designers work with everything from large corporations to startups, helping them to convey information and connect with customers through print and digital media. They design websites and logos, create illustrations and animations, write copy, and manage social media marketing. Graphic Design Basics.

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

JULY 9, 2023

Together, we'll expose the tricks advertisers employ, discuss the legal and ethical implications, and empower you with the knowledge to become a vigilant consumer. They employ clickbait headlines, misleading imagery, and false claims to entice users into engaging with their advertisements.

Advertising

Template Monster

MAY 5, 2021

So, if you want your Instagram page to look catchy and inviting, don’t miss our Social Media Pack! It’s a possibility to download a lot of Instagram (and not only Instagram but also any other social media) templates for the extremely affordable price. Mr. Johnston is a self-taught letterer and designer from Canada. Ben Johnston.

Templates

Inkbot Design

MAY 13, 2022

An agency may also offer additional services to you, such as web design , marketing, and social media. Freelancers are Self-Motivated. In my experience, freelancers are self-motivated, but they don’t always understand what motivates them. If you work as a freelancer, agency or self-employed, what do you charge?

Freelance

Eye on Design

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Inspired by similar initiatives across media , art , and advertising , we set up the spreadsheet to encourage open conversations about money: Eliminating salary speculation helps narrow gender and race pay gaps, and it pressures managers to create clearer rationales for compensation. Image by Jens Schnitzler.

Self-employed

Inkbot Design

MAY 17, 2023

Digital marketing tactics such as social media campaigns and influencer marketing have allowed businesses to reach audiences worldwide in unprecedented ways. As these technologies become more prevalent and accessible, it's increasingly easier for talented individuals to launch successful careers in these fields.

Self-employed

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Self-teaching using resources like: Online courses and tutorials Books like Head First HTML and CSS Blogs like Smashing Magazine YouTube channels like DesignCourse and Traversy Media Resources like these will teach you UX design , colour theory, layout patterns, and UI styling. It's time to build your brand as a web designer.

Web Design

Inkbot Design

APRIL 19, 2024

The marketing industry requires persuasive content capable of attracting attention from potential customers, thus leading to conversions; this includes sites’ landing pages, social media posts, email campaigns, etcetera. Artists of this kind create original pictures for different media, such as books, magazines, and websites.

Self-employed

Inkbot Design

APRIL 27, 2023

As visual communicators, graphic designers are responsible for creating captivating designs that convey ideas, information, and emotions through various media platforms. We'll share strategies for connecting with other professionals, attending industry events, and utilising social media platforms to build a robust professional network.

Graphic Design

Noupe

JULY 20, 2022

Chefs employ fire to conjure up gastronomic wonders in the kitchen. Each step of the process, from historical images, to early sketches, to working models, to the finished product, is explained by the artist in his voice through various media. He creates a scrolling feed of revelation and contemplation on his social media accounts.

Graphic Design

Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

It discusses how engaging in what you enjoy can inspire you, and you gain the self-assurance to market your job online. Self-promotion can be challenging for designers or any artist if they are self-conscious. Self-promotion includes sharing your artwork on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram.

Graphic Design

HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Project Visualization: Employ timeline and calendar views for a clear overview of project timelines and schedules. Self-Hosted WordPress.org: Requires hosting (costs vary) but provides complete customization and control. Flexible Learning: Offers self-paced learning opportunities through video tutorials and interactive exercises.

Freelance

Inkbot Design

JULY 28, 2023

He promotes the employment of self-evident navigation systems that leave no room for confusion and presents the persuasive case for employing user testing as an indispensable tool to refine website usability continually. Employing clean and well-organised code is essential for enhancing website performance and maintainability.

Web Design

Inkbot Design

MARCH 23, 2023

At its core, freelancing is a form of self-employment. Freelancers provide clients with project-by-project services rather than being employed by a company full-time or part-time. Templates can range from social media templates to website templates and beyond. What is Freelancing?

Freelance

Inkbot Design

JULY 15, 2022

Of course, if you are self-employed, a freelancer, or just undertaking an individual project, you probably won't have the luxury of a marketing team. It could be done over the phone at the end of a transaction, by solving a query, or through reviews on social media and Google My Business. 4 – News/media websites.

Portfolio

Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With social media and public online platforms, individuals can cultivate and curate their own personal brands. Employers are now increasingly vetting applicants on social media before interviews. Your look, tone, language, and personality should align and shine through your work, social media, and public presence.

Brand

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

With self-paced lessons and materials available 24/7, you can fit learning around work, family, and other commitments. The breadth of material lays a versatile foundation applicable across design disciplines and media formats. Self-paced modules make lessons accessible even for busy schedules.

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 28, 2022

They're often freelancers who are self-employed and produce their work. Whatever name you call them, they are the people responsible for helping to create content for your blog , social media profiles, website, newsletter, etc. Then we'll look at content creators' roles in our businesses and how they are employed.

Media

Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They may create social media graphics for a marketing agency in the afternoon. Disadvantages: Irregular income: As mentioned above, being self-employed means that sometimes business can be quiet, resulting in periods where cash flow is less than expected. And at night? from other people doing similar roles elsewhere.

Freelance