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Creative conferences and events to get excited about in 2023

Creative Boom

If you want to get inspired, discover new ideas and network with others, we've rounded up the best conferences and events throughout 2023. It's weird to think, but even this time last year, the idea of heading off for a creative conference, especially one abroad, seemed like an impossible dream for many of us.

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The creative's guide to switching off, relaxing and feeling guilt-free this Christmas

Creative Boom

Leading voices from the community discuss why that's all wrong and what we should do instead. After all, what's not to like about hitting the sofa, putting your feet up, opening a box of chocolates, and doing absolutely nothing for a couple of days? Have you ever felt guilty about taking a break from your creative work?

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Want to go freelance? These top illustrators share the big secrets to their success

Creative Boom

So the more advice you can get, the better. That can lead to sleepless nights, missed deadlines and ultimately a bad reputation, so it's important to strike the right balance between keeping busy and overextending yourself. Follow these ten tips, and you won't go far wrong. But you shouldn't be in any rush to get there.

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2024 Modern Gift Ideas From Senior Contributing Editor Vy Yang

Design Milk

As always, I’ve rounded up a list of my personal favorites – items that I use and love, plus a few new finds that bring that same thoughtful touch. It’s my new favorite way to track sleep, stress, and fitness, all through an app that’s impressively detailed and super easy to use. The Galaxy Ring, though?

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50 fonts that will be popular with designers in 2024

Creative Boom

Brinca typeface by In-House International Which typefaces are going to be hot in the year to come? And the start of a new year is the perfect time to do so. So, every year, we bring you a selection of the tastiest typefaces that have popped up on our radar, which we think creatives need to know about.

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32 affordable tools to keep costs down when you first go freelance

Creative Boom

Here are 32 creative tools that won't cost the earth but still deliver the powerful features you need. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated? Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? If it's the latter, then what are you waiting for?

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BLVR balances nostalgia and modernisation in rebrand for San Diego theme park

Creative Boom

How do you retain the best of a brand's heritage while making something new? On the one hand, you want to do some new, fresh and exciting. On the other hand, you don't want to jettison all the brand value they've built up over the years and risk upsetting a loyal customer base.

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