Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Navigating the transition from student to professional can be daunting, but these lessons from creative pros will help you achieve success. To aid you in this transition, we have curated a comprehensive collection of insights and wisdom from creative pros who have walked this path before you.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

We've rounded up some great advice from professional creatives, based on the benefit of their experience. It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? On the other, the idea there might be people earning more than you is a constant niggle. But you don't have to work it out all by yourself.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Going it alone as an illustrator is full of challenges, from creative to administrative. So the more advice you can get, the better. We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. Follow these ten tips, and you won't go far wrong.

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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. But how do you actually do it? Creatives from multiple disciplines share their best advice. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you're a novice illustrator seeking to learn the ropes or a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills, the right resources can make a significant difference in your creative journey. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards Want to nurture the creative side of your brain?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Creatives share their views on the way forward. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? More videos. More Stories and Reels. But while that may be helping them sell more ads, it's leaving creatives somewhat baffled. So, how widespread are these experiences? Don't worry.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

We gather the best advice from creatives that they wish someone else had shared back in the day. "If But if you're at the start of your creative career, you can avoid all that! But if you're at the start of your creative career, you can avoid all that! And I do it more now." If I'd known then, what I know now."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 4, 2022

But the good news is that if you're planning to enter a creative profession, you're not alone. In our experience, this community is very supportive, and you'll find lots of help on hand from students, tutors and fellow creatives everywhere. In this article, we share top advice from 12 leading creative graduates from the class of 2022.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

Start an art journal to unleash your creativity and reflect on your journey. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone just dabbling in creativity, starting an art journal can be a fulfilling and therapeutic experience. In this article, we'll share pro tips on how to do so. Before we get into that, though. Why journal?

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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. Pick any of the five below and see how you get on. But the most missed opportunity of all is how people write about themselves. And that isn't ideal. It adds trust.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

My housemate Phil Whitton was doing some pretty awesome illustrations, and he encouraged me to start posting on Instagram, treating it like a digital sketchbook," Ale tells Creative Boom. "My Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s.

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Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Build a loyal audience and showcase your work effectively with these essential tips for starting a newsletter in 2024 Let's face it: Reaching and engaging your audience has become more difficult than ever in the 2020s. So, it's more important than ever to build your own website and drive people to it.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

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! So, how do you go about it? The freelance guide to pivoting If you're a freelance creative, pivoting is pretty straightforward.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Grind culture' is a familiar term in the creative industries, and it's something that's pushing more of us to switch careers or change how we work forever. We sat down with Ash and Miro to talk about how the world is changing for the better and why running an agency doesn't have to involve long hours or personal sacrifice.

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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. After the placement ended, I finally had the time, space, and confidence to set up my own creative business. Her solution?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

These tips from the Creative Boom community will help you on your way. To help you achieve that in practice, we canvassed the Creative Boom community for their collective wisdom and experience. We share some of their best tips in the article below. You catch more flies with honey.". Take a breath.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

Our specialism in creating challenger branding for challenger brands immediately resonated with the InnTravel team", says SomeOne founder and executive strategic creative director Simon Manchipp. "Our Walking proves enjoyable when one is familiar with the route", Manchipp explains.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Creative industry expert Laura Carrick offers six invaluable tips to help you promote yourself and boost your career opportunities and earnings. Working in graphic design, you're constantly told that to earn more money, get more respect and work on more prestigious projects, you need to sell yourself. says Laura.

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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. No more horrible commutes. No more being hauled over the coals by managers. No more awkward water cooler encounters with that fellow office worker you really don't like.

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

We wanted to hear more about her epiphany and move to launch her own business. And we wanted to discover how she's made it all possible and whether that dream of escape has come true. And we wanted to discover how she's made it all possible and whether that dream of escape has come true. You've had a lot of success so far.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 31, 2024

We share some creative stories about when things went wrong and the takeaways that followed. If you're a creative professional, meanwhile, making mistakes comes with the territory. So, in the spirit of April the First, let's explore some common missteps made by creatives and uncover the wisdom they hold within. The lesson? "S**t

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Whether you want to learn about graphic design, learn a new language, or even learn how to grow watermelons, chances are there is a resource out there for you to learn how. How to teach yourself graphic design. Familiarize yourself with the graphic design process & solving problems creatively. Yes, free.

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Graphic Design Junction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

No matter how experienced or amateur one can be, they could fall or trip over some and can affect their work in general. If you’re still an amateur, this article will be more helpful for you, because, in this post, we’ve listed some of the common mistakes made by graphic designers. Overthinking just does more bad than good.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 29, 2024

When it comes to creative design, typography plays a pivotal role in conveying the message, setting the tone, and making a lasting impression. These typefaces are not just about being large and in charge; they bring a sense of confidence, clarity, and creativity to your work. Greks Webol – Block & Bold Font 2.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 29, 2024

Unleash creativity, no budget woes. Beyond the obvious financial advantage, here are some compelling reasons to consider free fresh fonts: Variety and Creativity: The free font market boasts a diverse range of styles, allowing you to experiment and find the perfect typeface that resonates with your brand’s unique personality.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 3, 2022

Business Cards Design: 25+ Creative Templates. How To Create An Expert Like Design Portfolio With These 20 Pro Tips. How To Create An Expert Like Design Portfolio With These 20 Pro Tips. How To Create Your Own Graphic Design Portfolio. Please, feel free to post a comment and tell me what do you need more.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Creative cat logo designs offer a world of possibilities. Let the creative cat out of the bag and start designing your purr-fect logo today! This can be a valuable trait for businesses or organizations looking to communicate their self-reliance and confidence. So, why wait? Logo design is a fascinating blend of art and science.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

It showcases your capabilities and convinces clients-to-be, creative directors, or hiring managers you are the real deal. If you want to showcase more of your work, you can start a graphic design blog. Describe how you approached the project, i.e., your tried and tested professional process that gets results every time.

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Just Creative

JUNE 14, 2020

And when it comes to large format print there is a whole lot more involved. And when it comes to large format print there is a whole lot more involved. In this guide we will cover the basics of designing graphics for large format print, and even sneak in our top five tips to help you nail your project. I know it’s not easy.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 27, 2024

Crafting a compelling logo requires both creativity and technical finesse, and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop serve as indispensable tools in this endeavor. Let’s embark on a journey to elevate your logo design skills and unleash your creative potential. How To Design A Majestic Lion Logo | Adobe Illustrator Tutorial 8.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2025

It doesn't matter where you go, or who you talk to, in the creative industries right now. To discover more, we spoke with two Adobe Express Ambassadors: Angel White , a small business advocate focused on entrepreneur wellbeing, and Aseil Amgheib, founder and lead graphic designer at Design Wolf LDN. It's such a game-changer!"

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Just Creative

JANUARY 27, 2020

Here are our tried-and-tested ideas on how to start your first business even with zero budget: 1. If so, you can move on to the next tip. Every successful business started with just a spark, an idea. However it might present itself to you, for whatever reason, it has deemed you worthy. Congratulations! Get a Loan. Keep Your Day Job.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

People still make assumptions based on gender; it's just that those assumptions are much more subtle. Managing how we're perceived is a big challenge," says Natalie Redford , creative strategist at Leeds based strategic branding agency Robot Food. Quietly confident or a shrinking violet?". Combating subtle prejudice.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 24, 2025

Let’s be honest, how many resumes have you seen that could double as wallpaper paste? Especially in the competitive job market of the creative industry, simply listing your skills isn’t enough. But how do you do that when you’re confined to a standard, predictable format?

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 22, 2020

However, clipart is so much more sophisticated now. How to Create Watercolor Clipart. Demand for high quality clipart images is high and people will often pay well to have a beautiful painted design, especially if it is uniquely made for them. What is Watercolor Clipart / Stock? Digitize Your Watercolor Art.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

You’ll need a strong foundation as you enter this creative profession. Our daily routines have long included graphic design. A successful company today can only be imagined with a unique face created by designers. These individuals are experts in their field, so they know what will set you apart.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 8, 2024

Branding is more than just a logo; it’s the soul of your business, expressed visually and verbally. Dive in to discover how these visual masterpieces have shaped iconic brands and ignited creative sparks. A strong brand resonates with your target audience, forging an emotional connection that drives loyalty and preference.

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