Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? Then it's time to pivot. 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!

Freelance

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Creatives share their views on the way forward. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's been well documented how most major social channels have recently downgraded traditional posts in favour of the Stories format pioneered by Instagram and short-form, portrait videos reminiscent of TikTok's.

Media

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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? The Creative Boom community share their top tips. Are you finding your life and work particularly challenging right now? But how do you keep going when everything seems so dire?

Freelance

Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

We list seven tips for following in Snoop Dogg's footsteps and unlocking your creative potential. If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. How many people can say that? As the modern parlance goes, you're certainly living your best life.

Freelance

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. So at the beginning of June, she handed in her notice to her agency boss and declared herself an official freelance illustrator and designer. That's refreshing to hear.

Freelance

Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We celebrate International Client Day by sharing some tried-and-tested tips for growing and nurturing your relationships with clients. This unofficial holiday is celebrated on 19 March every year, and it's a day for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to show appreciation to their clients.

Client

Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

How to Start a Web Design Business: Complete Guide Launching a web design business presents an exciting opportunity in today's digital landscape. Proper planning and preparation can help position your web design business for sustainable growth. Price your services accurately and competitively.

Web Design

Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

Logo Pricing Strategies: Unveiling the Perfect Price Determining the right price for your company's logo design is a pivotal step in your brand's journey. Your logo will be your business's visual anchor and core identifier, so your price should reflect its value.

Client

UX Collective

JUNE 24, 2025

What was your journey getting into product design? I’d always been interested in building businesses, and service design gave me a practical foundation. For better or worse, how do you think your parents, family, or friends influenced how you approach problem solving in your day to day work?

Production

Shillington

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Are you wondering how you can start learning graphic design? Maybe you’ve been wanting to make a career change to a more creative profession or need to add another skill to your CV—regardless of the reason, the importance is to take the first step. Want to get started building your own design library?

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How To Get An Online Graphic Design Degree Graphic design is a fun, creative field that blends art and technology. As a graphic designer, you can use your artistic talents to communicate ideas visually through images, layouts, typography, colours, and more. Simply log in and learn at your own pace. Sound appealing?

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

APRIL 23, 2024

Top 10 Tips for Content Marketing Success Let's start with the most critical question – what is content marketing ? Know Your Audience Inside-Out This is the most critical suggestion – focus on your target audience. Who are your readers? That’s how you get lost in the sea of marketing noise. Drive more traffic ?

Marketing

Shillington

JUNE 22, 2021

From a stop motion arcade game, to a digital recipe manual and paper-crafted diorama—their applications were curious, creative and powerful. Produced in a globally eventful year, they impressed us with the way they pushed creative boundaries. We’re so excited to have just launched our 2021 scholarship opportunities!

Internet and Software Development

Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Many freelance web designers and web design agencies struggle because they make the same mistakes over and over again. A website is the beating heart of any business. Get the design wrong, though, and it can spell real trouble for your clients. Being too afraid to speak up and challenge the client.

Client

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, many creatives find themselves grappling with a series of challenges in their professional lives. From lack of work to seasonal blues, here's how to navigate the hurdles of the autumn season. Recognising a problem is the first step to solving it.

Self-employed

Shillington

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In this article, we will break down the skills needed to be a graphic designer—the ones that an employer would be looking to help get you hired and succeed in your design career. A well-rounded graphic designer should have a good grasp of these essentials skills as they will be pivotal in your day-to-day work.

Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Top 10 Best Web Designers Creating Stunning Websites Your website is your most valuable online real estate in today's digital world. It's the hub of your online presence and your first impression on potential customers. However, achieving website greatness requires the right web designer.

Web Design

Creative Boom

JULY 28, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As Creative Boom celebrates its 15th anniversary, founder Katy Cowan reflects on the pivotal lessons learned throughout this remarkable journey and how they can help you build your own creative business. This year, I'm celebrating 15 years since I started Creative Boom in 2009.

Self-employed

Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 4, 2023

6 Effective Task Management Tips for Freelancers This is Zoe Ashbridge, living the perfect dream life of every freelancer. But for most freelancers, this life is a mirage. As a freelancer, your organisational skill largely depends on your ability to manage tasks effectively. So, how do you do that?

Freelance

Inkbot Design

JANUARY 14, 2024

How to Make a Living Blogging Blogging has emerged as a popular way for people to share their passion, voice their opinions, connect with others, and generate income. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to make a living blogging and turn your blog into a money-making enterprise.

Internet and Software Development

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Why Curating a Sustainable Brand Image is Good for Business. Sustainability has become a more critical issue in recent years as people have become more aware of the impact businesses can have on the environment. There are several benefits to being a sustainable business. Create a visual style that reflects your company values.

Branding

HONGKIAT

JULY 2, 2024

But at the same time, it is also a pivotal moment for change. Reflecting on What Matters Take a pause to assess what aspects of your job make you unhappy or unfulfilled. Reflecting on What Matters Take a pause to assess what aspects of your job make you unhappy or unfulfilled. Be authentic and transparent – People value honesty.

Networking

Inkbot Design

MAY 20, 2022

Why All Businesses Should Adapt to More Hybrid Learning Opportunities. Organisations worldwide are realising the tremendous potential hybrid learning offers for their businesses. What Opportunities Can Hybrid Learning Provide for Businesses? Businesses have cut costs by downsizing their offices because of hybrid work.

Self-employed