Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

At the same time, of course, there are also many experienced illustrators who somehow manage to stay off your radar. An animation director at heart, he tells stories through movement, balancing timing and expression to capture subtle emotions. His approach brings rhythm and delight to every frame. Henrique Barone 6.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2025

One of her biggest challenges, though, was time management (anyone who's completed a demanding university degree can relate). During this time, her key focus was to build a strong portfolio and connect with industry professionals who might help further her career.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 21, 2024

We take the time to dive into the brief and have open conversations to fully understand their vision. While design is a big part of what we do, especially as a small, independent agency, the other half is effective project management and collaboration. This level of trust and transparency has been honed over time.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

And yet, when it comes to managing our tax affairs, we can suddenly feel rather stupid. A staggering 73% of freelancers say that tax management is the biggest strain on their mental health. And that's because it's the UK's first-ever digital solution for managing your entire tax process, from start to finish.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We asked the Creative Boom community what tools save them the most time and effort, and here's what they had to say. The other half is about staying organised and productive so you can deliver everything on time and get paid promptly. Meanwhile, you can check out the full Twitter thread here.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

These books can explain how to approach everything differently and achieve all your goals while still having time to rest and relax. This week is National Work Life Week 2024, and the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we manage our time, creativity, and mental health. Do you feel like work is taking over your life?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the summer sun sets and the warm holiday glow fades, it's time to return to the daily grind. You only have one life, after all, and the time is ripe for change! It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Freelance brand designer Dom Edwards and marketing manager/musician Lauren Archer run The Arena alongside their own creative careers. She says: “I first discovered The Arena at a time in my career when I felt ready to chase my dreams as an illustrator, yet I was feeling pretty stuck (and intimidated!) on how exactly to do it.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Rose OMahony By day, Rose O'Mahony is a senior brand and packaging designer who spends 80 per cent of her time working on screen. In her spare time, she developed a sideline for creating bespoke wedding stationery and signage. I love the craft, the time, the skill, the history it has.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 5, 2025

However, according to Earthling Studio's managing partner, Tom Bruce, its visual identity was playing it far too safe and blending into a sea of worthy, functional wellness drinks instead of proudly owning its playful personality. No worries, just potential." for a pick-me-up or hitting the beach boardwalk with friends."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Kickbase, one of Europe's biggest fantasy football manager games, has some big ambitions and needed branding to match. Recently, Kickbase, one of Europe's biggest fantasy football Manager games, invited Studio zur Strassen to work on a new brand identity for them. As Kickbase grew and evolved, so did their ambitions.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

He's been freelance ever since, and in that time, he's landed work for a host of big-name clients, including the likes of Google, The Telegraph, and more recently The New York Times. There's a vibrant and creative community over here, of which I've managed to work with some heroes of mine," he explains. Confused?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We're big fans of stop-motion at Creative Boom; it's the perfect antidote to the sameyness of CG animation and perfect for Christmas time. The couple's 19-year-old son Jackson stepped into the role of animation director, managing a team of animators while ensuring emotional authenticity in every frame.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 4, 2024

That message is that outdated asset-sharing tools are taking up too much of our time and holding creatives back from being, well, creative. And if you're not careful, this kind of time-suck will start happening more often and increasingly eat into your time. And that's where Air comes in. And that's where Air comes in.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

But at the same time, understanding common themes can help you create a soundtrack that feels appropriate yet distinctive. Here are some reasons they're the perfect fit for designers and brand managers. This consistency helps build recognition and reinforces your brand's personality over time.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Are you struggling to keep up with your workload or just trying to make more money in less time? For instance, in the good times, when three clients offer you work all at once, you'll happily turn two down, knowing that more will surely come along later. Toggl Not sure where your time is going?

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Designer Daily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

They analyzed various aspects of the restaurants, interviewing employees, managers, and customers to gather insights into the brand’s strengths and weaknesses. Unimark’s Approach In 1973, Unimark conducted extensive studies of McDonald’s operations.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As Kitt Jones, Business Development and Co-Creation Manager at Roland DGA, aptly put it, “When you think about it, everything is a surface.” This powerhouse duo is redefining how we approach surfaces, enabling the creation of elevated textures on artwork, wallcoverings, flooring, and beyond.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

But it can also feel like a sharp, handbrake turn, and thus, it can be pretty unsettling at the time. If the job application process seems to be taking a long time, you can always invent your own projects and briefs to keep your portfolio fresh," adds artist Taffoo. Everything takes time," stresses the designer.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

The average graphic designer's salary varies across cities, regions and nations over time and depends largely on supply and demand. This time last year, however, that figure was £28,469. Most freelance graphic designers will start with a lower rate and raise their rates over time as they build their portfolio and reputation.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Desigers Wendy Maruyama and Tom Loeser exhibit new work for the first time together in New York City in over 30 years in Colorama at Superhouse. It is quite difficult to maintain this sense of curiosity that Maruyama and Loeser have managed to foster, especially in times of rapid change.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2024

But Cartoon Animator 5 changed all that, providing Yu with the tools and intuitive interface to realise her animation dreams at her own pace without having to invest a huge amount of time into manual, frame-by-frame animation. At the time, I was writing a web novel based on them. which speeds up keyframe management significantly.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Doing so will help you build a more resilient mindset over time. It's perfectly natural to obsess over negative feedback and let it stew over time. So, toughening yourself up is something you're going to have to do over time, like it or not. Record one sentence at a time in each area." So, how do you deal with it?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Then I got a degree in finance and became an IT manager for 20 years, so it never really turned into anything. At that time, my role included coordinating implementations for big web projects. I attempted to get IT project manager roles, but I'd get to the final two, and they'd always pick the other person.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Instead, it can result in rushed, uninspired output, missed deadlines, and a lack of time for rest, reflection and personal creative exploration. I personally prefer to be busier and juggle multiple projects at a time because it helps with time management," she explains. Illustrator and animator Samantha Curcio agrees. "I

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

Just 14 at the time, Sumangla – born in a historical Indian town named Meerut – received the creativity award at school for the fourth year running. That was the first time I envisioned what it would be like to pursue creativity for the rest of my life," she explains. However, Sumangla took this as a challenge.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2024

WIRED, Hyundai, Faber and the New York Times are among her long list of illustrious clients. Since then, I have spent much more time in the house and my Garden, mainly focusing on my own art practice. It may be time-consuming, but Qianhui loves her vocation nonetheless. "As And it's easy to see why Qianhui is taking off.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

It may have seemed a little scary at the time, but graduates of Shillington's courses in 2021 and 2021 are now pursuing successful careers in the industry. So at the same time as studying, you'll need to constantly work on your own designs and improve your ability to fulfil professional design briefs. Get Everything You Need.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

Content creation can be one of the most overwhelming tasks, especially for those managing everything solo," she points out. When you're starting a digital business, you're already wearing a million hats, so finding tools that save time, streamline processes and keep you organised is so important.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

My initial plan was to take any job, even at McDonald's, but unexpectedly I managed to secure a good position as a designer at a Swedish company called Foreo," she explains. Not long after, she moved again, this time to Poland, where she found herself without a job and a lot of free time.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

Growing up in the '90s had a profound effect on Tonge, as it was a time of loud, countercultural, and bombastic design. By the time he reached his A-Levels, it was clear that design was his calling. I always got told I spent longer illustrating my schoolwork than actually doing it," he laughs.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Authentic moments Miguel Alonso Lamamié de Clairac, senior brand manager of Suchard, explains the thinking behind the ad. Christmas is the most magical time of the year when connections with our loved ones take on an even deeper meaning," he says.

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Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2024

Just how she manages to balance loud hits of pink, blue and green without overpowering the viewer will leave you scratching your head. But she manages to achieve it, and the effect is instantly striking yet at the same time full of fascinating nuance.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

At a time when platforms are rising and falling with alarming regularity, LinkedIn stands as something of an anomaly: a professional networking site that's maintained its relevance for nearly two decades. If you take the time to find the right conversations and communities, there's a lot of value to still be taken away," he maintains.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But if you've been away a few times in your life, you also know that in practice, holidays aren't always so perfect in reality. Meanwhile, a vibrant and modern colour palette is inspired by different times of the day. Shanna Holthaus, global senior brand manager at TUI Group, is delighted with the results.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

They save time by providing a clear layout for tracking projects, brainstorming ideas, and managing day-to-day tasks. It’s based on real projects and helps you put together a professional-looking portfolio in no time. It has tools to help manage your projects and spark new ideas. Organize your design workflow now!

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 17, 2025

Operational complexity is one of the biggest hidden costs in investment management. When data is scattered, workflows are manual, and collaboration happens in email threads, investment professionals spend more time chasing information than making decisions.

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