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The Public Domain Image Archive: A treasure trove of free-to-use historical imagery

Creative Boom

Ours feels different in that it's our own 'best of' selection - like a small exhibition gallery at the entrance to an immense network of archives and storage rooms that lie beyond," Green explains. While many digital repositories already offer vast archives of out-of-copyright images, PDIA sets itself apart with its highly curated approach.

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Glastonbury '24: design secrets of the festival's first South Asian space

Creative Boom

Their starting pistol came from DJ, presenter and Going South founder Bobby Friction, who shared a collection of reference images steeped in classic sci-fi. The patterning on the clothing references traditional ikat fabric or the Kolam pattern in the left headscarf. There's the central character's sari-armour.

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'It's bad, it's gone quiet': how to rescue your freelancing if this is happening to you

Creative Boom

One of the best ways of finding new clients, though, is to get referrals and references from existing ones. Draw on your network In the same vein, colleagues, collaborators and basically everyone you've ever met in the creative industry are worth drawing on to find work. Build an amazing network, and you'll always find work."

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

Creative Boom

We've had more than a decade of chasing 'likes' and trying to keep up with the changing social networks. Consider other social networks where engagement still rocks. Business meetups, creative talks, networking parties – add a few to your diary and get out and meet people. Do we really want to stay on the treadmill?

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Glasfurd & Walker craft colourful and uplifting packaging for a Canadian beer collaboration

Creative Boom

Not only that, but proceeds would go towards the Canucks Autism Network, a non-profit organisation that supports individuals and families living with autism. But when three craft breweries emerged in Murray Street, Port Moody, British Columbia, they didn't set out to steal each other's market share.

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A Guide To Social Media Banner Sizes In 2021

Designer Daily

Often seen more as a video platform, Youtube is actually one of the largest social networks in the world. Whether you want to look better professionally and create yourself a network, or you want to promote your company in a more professional environment. LinkedIn is the perfect social network for you.

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We Are Queer Britain: M&C Saatchi and Queer Britain launch the UK's first LGBTQ+ museum

Creative Boom

Instead, in honour of the 50th anniversary of the UK's first Pride March, it references protest placards for a strong typographic solution. Unlike graphics which have come to promote LGBTQ+ members, the campaign does not rely on the colours of the rainbow to get its message across.