Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Instead, we suggest some practical exercises and techniques that can help reignite your creativity quickly. Creative burnout might sound scary. In fact, in many ways, it's a natural part of growing as creative. That doesn't mean, though, that it's not very unpleasant and frustrating when it happens.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We chat to two successful creatives who started out in a different career, and share their best advice for anyone looking to make a change. They'd rather be doing something more creative and fulfilling, but they don't really know how to go about it. Growing up, I loved building and making things," he recalls.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

and if you work in the creative industry, they start right here! Because every year, all of us at Creative Boom put our collective heads together and help you find the perfect gifts for fellow creatives. To guard against that happening, last year we compiled the ultimate 2022 Christmas gift guide for creatives.

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Maybe you reached that goal and work in graphic design but for some of us, maybe we didn’t possess the natural skill or talent that the best artists in the world have. Thanks to the wonderful world of the internet, those dreams of being an artist can be real again with online courses. There are a couple of ways you can do this.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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Creative Market

APRIL 2, 2020

Working from home is a concept that’s still foreign to many people. However, as a consequence of COVID-19, work from home has suddenly become a reality for more and more professionals of all industries all over the world. Eliminate “Busy Work”. I’ve been working from home since 2013 as a type and logo designer.

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The music industry has reached a point where branding can create a more successful career than the music itself. Standing out in a unique way is more crucial now than ever, which has led many musicians down the path of working with visual artists. This article has been contributed by Nick Voorhees.

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HONGKIAT

AUGUST 18, 2021

I’d love to do creative work! But how do you think of all these crazy things?" It seems that creativity is magic, a mystical process, the secrets to which the mundane struggle to comprehend. When asked “where do you get your ideas?”, Split Creativity. Why is this?

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 7, 2024

Do you work to live or live to work ? Freelance designers often start with the idea that their work will be flexible because they can set their own schedules. However, constant project demands can lead to burnout. We all know that when we can’t balance work and life, it affects us emotionally.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction Working independently as a graphic designer , offering design services to customers on a by-project basis is known as freelance graphic design. Freelance graphic designers have become more in demand in recent years due to the growing gig economy and technological advances.

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SpeckyBoy

MARCH 11, 2024

Taking your freelance web design career to the next level is challenging. Going from getting by to living comfortably is equal parts hard work and good strategy. Why do you need both to succeed? Planning can help. Others might sell web-related products or do occasional sub-contractor work.

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HONGKIAT

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is called ‘ aesthetic communication ‘, and it’s all about giving messages in a quiet, indirect, and creative way. The second way is when designers need to chat about work stuff, like projects and contracts. The second way is when designers need to chat about work stuff, like projects and contracts.

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HONGKIAT

JULY 12, 2022

Much like how freelancing isn’t for everyone, the idea of remote working , or working from home is not really everyone’s cup of tea either. Sure, you get to work in your bunny slippers, and if you hate office politics and traffic jams, it’s actually a godsend to be able to work from home.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How to Earn Money Online While Working from Home The digital age has changed work. People can now make money online from the comfort of their own homes. Technology has opened up many remote working options with added flexibility and ease. Here, we'll explore all the ways to generate income online while working from home.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Proper planning and preparation can help position your web design business for sustainable growth. With the proper groundwork, launching a web design business can be a gratifying pursuit creatively, financially, and professionally. UX/UI Design – for freelancers. Price your services accurately and competitively.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 18, 2023

Working at Home: Embrace the Freedom and Boost Your Productivity Have you ever dreamt of trading in your lengthy commute, uncomfortable business attire, and rigid 9-to-5 schedule for the comfort and convenience of your home? Now, get this: A 2022 study found that remote workers saw a productivity boost equivalent to a full day's work.

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Just Creative

APRIL 17, 2021

While many things in this world have taken the digital route, if you work in any creative field such as graphic design, you know how being able to print physical copies of your work can help not only you get a better idea of how the final project will look but is also a great way for your clients to get an idea of how things are going.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 16, 2022

Top 10 Tips for Finding the Best Coworking Space. But finding one that fits your business model can be tough. A coworking space is where people can work together in a relaxed environment. Working in a shared space has become popular recently, but finding the right one can be a challenge. The first is cost.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

But how can you utilise graphic design to impact consumers' perception of your brand? If you're looking for tips on using graphic design to impact your target audience's perception of your business, here's everything you need to know about this crucial aspect of branding. What Is Brand Perception and Why Is It Important?

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Shillington

MARCH 30, 2020

When I left design school many years ago, I heard the word ‘networking’ quite a lot and it was so daunting for me because I was quite a shy-introvert creative. Fast track to 2020, social media is the strongest tool to connect with creatives and industry professionals. Tell us a bit about your creative journey?

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Inkbot Design

MAY 14, 2022

Top 10 Best Remote Work Tools for the Modern Home Office. Many professionals embrace remote working as an alternative to traditional office hours. It’s an approach that works for individuals, teams, and businesses alike, and it’s an option that offers plenty of benefits for employees, companies, and the planet.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you work in any creative field such as graphic design, you know that having a good graphic design printer is essential, so you can print physical copies of your work and get a better idea of how the final project will look, as well as your clients. kg Price $449.98 $499.00 $499.00 $700.00

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Shillington

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Many of these students transitioned into online learning with us when “Stay Home” orders were given in our campus countries. Ping Ni was a Product Manager for string instruments at Eastman Music Company before she decided she wanted to mix things up for a career in UX designer. Ping’s Work. The Job Hunt.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2024

What present can capture the essence of their creative spirit? A designer isn’t just someone who creates pretty pictures – they solve problems, tell stories and shape perceptions; your gift should do the same. Give them a tool to express their vision, a spark to ignite creativity or a moment of pause in a pixel-perfect world.

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Illustration Age

AUGUST 28, 2019

There are no guarantees and no single path to becoming a full-time freelance illustrator, but there are definite things you can do to bolster your chances. Here are 10 things that worked for me, which I believe apply to all of us. Live in a big city, at least when starting out. Minimal/designy?

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 22, 2024

How to Become a Freelance Digital Marketer The landscape of freelance digital marketing is a lawless place where opportunity and redundancy are constantly changing partners. It’s a place where a tweet you make in the morning can get you a client, and the strategy you come up with in the afternoon could change an entire industry.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Well you can do that with Shillington’s graphic design course. How to get here, where to live and how to get around, with some tips from local creatives thrown in for good measure. Perfect to graduate from our 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time course, then work or travel for the remainder of your visa.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. But it's also pretty undeniable that fewer and fewer creatives are posting on socials, period. The brief answer is: increasingly, yes.

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2023

Daniel Sulzberg Comic books, cartoons, and an idyllic childhood growing up in quiet Californian suburbia in the 1980s form the basis of Daniel Sulzberg 's delightful zany work. There's easy-going creativity behind Daniel Sulzberg's art. We also wanted to discover more of his trade secrets and share his tips for success.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 8, 2023

50+ Best Tools for Freelancers to Scale and Grow I'm thrilled to introduce you to the ultimate resource for scaling and growing your freelance business. As a seasoned entrepreneur and brand strategist , I know firsthand just how challenging it can be to build a thriving freelance career. Let's get started!

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Home Office Ideas For Freelancers Working from Home. An office is the most crucial thing for an individual’s work ethic and productivity level. A freelancer's level of productivity could come down to the practicality of their home office design. Top Home office ideas for freelancers. Bestseller No.

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Shillington

MAY 4, 2021

Born, raised and starting her design career in India, Sthuthi has worked for some of the biggest names in the industry— Pentagram , Wieden + Kennedy and Ogilvy to name a few—before embarking on an incredible freelance career. Definitely a CV we can all be envious of. Can you tell us about your design journey so far?

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

And we couldn’t be prouder of our Shillumni and where their creative careers have taken them throughout the years. Creative, driven and amazing self-starters—today we highlight some of our graduates that have started their own businesses, post Shillington! Read on to hear their stories. The only downside is parting with them!).

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Eye on Design

JULY 1, 2022

The others who crowded around (there were always others) passed along tips like an unsuccessful game of telephone— Cross your eyes. To be honest, he finds the whole thing just as curious as you do. “ They follow the bounces and try to keep ahead of them as much as they can.”. No, squint. Try relaxing.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It can be difficult to select the right gift for the writer in your life. As we talked over hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies, Santa’s first words of wisdom were how you can buy gifts for a writer on your list. Best pens for creatives. Best phones for designers & creatives. But if your loved one is a writer?

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Eye on Design

JULY 13, 2021

In an ocean of Squarespace sites and Behance portfolios, it can be easy to forget that there are limitless ways to represent your work. In fact, some of the most compelling portfolios we’ve seen use what you could call “off-the-rack” solutions that designers have taken advantage of to bring a fresh perspective to presenting work.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Image licensed by Adobe Stock From finding clients to emergency funds, seasoned freelancers share their hard-won wisdom on making the leap into self-employment. So you may well be thinking right now of taking the leap into freelancing: chasing the dream of flexibility, creative freedom, and being your own boss.

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