Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Whether you're a pro designer or an entrepreneur without design skills, Adobe Express can revolutionise your content creation. Designer/founder Aseil Amgheib and 'small biz babe' Angel White explain why it's an essential tool in their workflow. I just design on the go."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods. UX and visual designer Julius Löwe takes a similar approach. "I

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. We bring some top tips to help your business through the inevitable slump. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. And that isn't ideal. Everything helps.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As National Freelance Day approaches, we share the community's best advice for making it as an independent creative. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. We'll share their best tips below, and you can read the full discussion on Threads and X. he enthuses.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? This comprehensive guide will share my top tips and strategies for finding high-paying freelance graphic design jobs. I remember when I first started as a freelance designer.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? We explain how to shift your work and clients in a new direction and give yourself the dream life and career you always hoped for. So you've launched your freelance creative business: congratulations! Then it's time to pivot. So, how do you go about it?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

But recent algorithm changes and a push for more video content have left many artists and designers struggling to enjoy the same likes and reach. Included in our list are suggestions and tips from the creative community. Our biggest tip is to write within the theme of what you're offering and how you solve people's problems.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 10, 2021

Today we are featuring concept art, graphic designer and illustration artist Pablo Olivera , with his amazing concept art collection. He is a Freelance Digital Artist from Argentina, currently working in Film Production, Concept Art , Digital Sculpting, Matte Painting, key frame illustrations and presentation artwork. 6,131 items.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? We asked the Creative Boom community to share their tips and experiences, and we share some of the best insights below.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Do you feel like work is taking over your life? Work-life balance often feels like a far-off, unachievable goal if you work in the creative industries. This week is National Work Life Week 2024, and the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we manage our time, creativity, and mental health. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Creative Boom community share their top tips. Are you finding your life and work particularly challenging right now? First, accept your situation As with many problems in life, the first step towards resilience is acceptance. That's just the nature of freelance work; it tends to be cyclical. You're by no means alone.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 10, 2023

Once again we are featuring great graphic designer and illustration artist Pablo Olivera , with his stunning digital concept art collection. He is a Freelance Digital Artist from Argentina, currently working in Film Production, Concept Art , Digital Sculpting, Matte Painting, key frame illustrations and presentation artwork.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

With backgrounds in graphic design and business management, Ash and Miro's journey began in 2015 as freelance creative directors producing visuals for local artists in Montréal. We escaped and started freelancing but then realised we'd set ourselves another trap, if that makes sense? I didn't go to any art or design school.

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. Having previously worked for a couple of design studios in Leeds, Sarah worked longer hours when other staff had been put on furlough. How does that feel?

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Handling graphic design work can be chaotic. At NotionPlates we showcase templates (pre-designed layouts) designed by creators to organize, plan, track, simplify or build anything. Now, let’s get into some Notion templates that can help you out as an (aspiring) designer. This is where Notion comes into play.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I The decline of interactions since the push for viral and video content has made me engage less with platforms," says brand and print designer Matt Lamont. Designer Antonio Carusone has had a similar experience.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Please note that these tips have been gathered from our followers on Twitter (sorry, we're still not ready to call it X!). For example, if you're freelance, clients will want to pay you peanuts. Then, if you're a freelancer, start upping your rates, and you may be surprised how quickly people agree to them. (In

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2023

Here are our tips on shifting your focus and developing a brand-new creative network out in the sticks. Freelancing while living in the city can be an absolute dream. In recent years, there's been a notable trend of creative professionals leaving bustling cities in favour of a quieter life out in the sticks.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. Molly had studied illustration at university and only found herself in design and marketing jobs due to their security. "I

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 26, 2023

But can't stand another second, trapped at home, never seeing anyone in real life? Their tips will see you right. And more fundamentally, being able to separate work from home life and properly switch off is vital to our mental and physical well-being. Designer Ross Middleham offers a similar take. But that's okay.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

These insider tips will help boost sales, engage customers, and stand out in the bustling creative scene. And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make cash from your personal work? You'll lose people otherwise."

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We canvass opinions from up and down the design industry. You've poured your heart and soul into a graphic design project. Or is it a necessary part of growing as a designer? The same question applies the other way around when you're asked to give feedback on fellow designers' work. But in all honesty, that's life. "A

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Creative Boom

JUNE 11, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision, connect with your tribe, and attract your dream clients. We canvassed the Creative Boom community to get their tips and share their best advice below. So, how should you go about it?

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

We share practical tips from the creative community to help you make the most of your downtime. It's great working as a freelancer in the creative industry. Unfortunately, in practice, even experienced freelancers can go into panic mode during downtime, worrying they'll never work again. But how do you achieve this in practice?

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 19, 2024

From eye-catching fonts and graphics to crafting essentials and a design tool that feels like an extension of your imagination, it empowers designers, crafters, and artists of all levels to take their projects to the next level. Patterns & Textures: Elevate your designs with seamless patterns and captivating textures.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Success as a graphic designer isn't just about the work itself. Creative industry expert Laura Carrick offers six invaluable tips to help you promote yourself and boost your career opportunities and earnings. If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. We've all been there.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Have you checked the latest figures on the freelance workforce? Now, the number of freelancers is projected to reach more than 90 million in less than a decade. On top of that, the annual increase in the global freelance workforce keeps getting higher and higher. Why Personal Branding for Freelancers?

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Don't let the demands of a creative life get on top of you. It's a great life working as a creative professional, but it's not without its challenges. To get some insight, we asked the creative community for tips on keeping their mental health in check. But how, exactly, do we go about this?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Today we've launched the fourth season of The Creative Boom Podcast with guests including Pentagram's Marina Willer, Bulletproof founder Gush Mundae and graphic designer and type researcher Sarah Hyndman amongst the exciting lineup. AstroPad Studio. She also runs Grrrl Games to support women and girls of all ages to make games.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We only get one life, so there's no point in wasting it doing something you dislike, even if your current job is well paid. It proved to be a life-changing moment. "I His final tip is that: "Knowledge is critical to creating good design. If you're in that situation, this article is for you.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

So, we at Creative Boom have partnered with them to bring you a six-part series on the use of music in modern design. For the second article in this series, we'll explore three compelling case studies showing designers – whether in-house, agency-based or freelance – how soundtracks and music can breathe life into their visual narratives.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

We share their best tips below, and you can read the full discussions on Threads and Twitter. As lecturer and designer Vincent Walden notes: "Your university education is not the end of your learning, just a tool to enter the industry. Designer Yurie Takashima adds this. But often, it's just foolish and impersonal things."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2024

When you work in a creative studio or freelance and know loads of other creatives in the local industry, it's inevitable that friendships will form. I, for instance, recently took advantage of another freelancer during a period of physical pain and suffering. You have to protect and guard these with your life.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you’re searching for free poster mockups to showcase your design projects, you’re in the right place. Free poster mockups are indispensable tools for designers, marketers, and creatives who want to present their work in a realistic and appealing way. Why Use Poster Mockups? After all, it is made in high resolution.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

So on Valentine's Day, we've pulled together tips from the creative community that will offer hope and positivity, helping you fall in love with yourself and find a way back to a stronger you. says Lauren Rasberry , a designer and illustrator based in Liverpool. "If You're definitely not alone. Be yourself and hold your head up high.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

You can be the best coder in creation, but that doesn't always translate into success as a web designer. Many freelance web designers and web design agencies struggle because they make the same mistakes over and over again. Get the design wrong, though, and it can spell real trouble for your clients.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

We also asked the creative community to offer their own tips on overcoming those menacing, unwarranted feelings of inadequacy. Take a moment to think about how much you've achieved in the last year," says web designer and photographer Mike Hindle. Remind yourself that you deserve to be here. It's not easy. Write a gratitude journal.

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