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How to beat creative block: practical tips from your fellow creatives

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The good news? Matt Munday adds: "I love a good run first thing in the morning. Sometimes doing something completely off topic of what I am working on brings up lots of new ideas." Embrace the chaos of creative blocks Brand identity designer Abhinav Yadav offers a poetic perspective on the issue of feeling stuck.

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Illustrator Poan Pan on embracing change, community, and the unexpected

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Good news I'm still freelancing as an illustrator! This sense of connection has made freelancing feel less isolating and more like a shared adventure." Now, as we reconnect, we find Pan has not only solidified his career as an illustrator but has expanded into design, evolving his creative practice in ways he never anticipated.

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How creatives can stay positive during darker times

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the news continues to look grim and the economy struggles, what can creatives do to stay happy and productive? So when the good times come, make the most of it and save the pennies. And if you're new to this, that's one hell of a baptism of fire. Hopefully, one day, it'll feel much smoother."

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60+ Best Brush Fonts for Creative Poster Designs

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Inspired by traditional hand-painted signs, this typeface showcases bold, sweeping brush strokes and a natural, textured look that brings an authentic, handcrafted feel to any design. Download Expain Brush Font The Expain is a fresh handwritten font brush, elegant and vintage feel character set.

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Jump Jirakaweekul and Tom Elia of COLLINS on their rebrand for CNET, inspired by the 'golden age' of the printing press

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"This was a period before the FCC abolished the Fairness Doctrine, which required news outlets to represent differing viewpoints," says Tom Elia, creative director at COLLINS. "At At that time, the news was more broadly respected and viewed as a public if not an imperative good. That feels right for CNET, too.

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Download the 30+ Latest Free Fonts to Boost Your Creativity

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One of the best ways to breathe new life into your projects is by experimenting with the new free fonts. The good news? Retro-Inspired Fonts Retro styles have made a huge comeback, and several latest free fonts capture the nostalgic feel of the 70s and 80s.

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Creative Boom at 15: What we stand for, and why creatives should care

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If you've been reading Creative Boom since the start, then get ready to feel old… On July 24, 2024, we will be celebrating our 15th anniversary! So, it seems like a good moment to reflect on our platform's journey, what we stand for, and how we aim to help the creative community. Since then, it's fair to say that a lot has happened.