Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As the year starts to get into its stride, get a jolt of inspiration and fresh ideas to drive your business forward. These great books will soon have your motivation returning and your mind racing! This handy book provides an easy-to-understand framework to help you manage everything.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Looking for a affordable Adobe Creative Cloud alternative? We’ve compiled the best Adobe alternatives into one post, including free Adobe CC alternatives. Get 65% Off Adobe Creative Cloud — See our Adobe Creative Cloud discount guide. So, why do so many people look for Adobe CC alternatives?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make? Most freelance graphic designers will start with a lower rate and raise their rates over time as they build their portfolio and reputation. How do I become a freelance graphic designer?

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Just Creative

AUGUST 31, 2020

We’re more than halfway through 2020, and the freelance gig economy continues to expand full-throttle as a viable primary source of income for all types of professionals. alone within the last decade, freelance work will only continue to thrive – presenting more and more opportunities to the solopreneurs and side hustlers of the world.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. As the final vestiges of lockdown laws are scrapped, though, the pressure on employees to return to the studio and freelancers to resume in-person meetings is growing. And if a freelance client throws their toys out of the pram? Freelance PR consultant Carolyn Hughes offers a similar take.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. But on a more practical basis, the best design books can help provide you with ideas, inspiration and a healthy way to take a break during a stressful day. Adobe's well-known tools Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign remain the gold standard and the go-to throughout the profession.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I I see Instagram and Twitter as a way to connect with and support other artists," says freelance animator and illustrator Rosie Phillpot. I search 'freelance animator' and filter to posts to find shoutouts.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock It's all very well offering advice in theory, but how do freelancers and studios actually find their dream clients in practice? Keep working hard, following the freelancing tips and advice we share on Creative Boom, and having a good attitude, and ultimately you'll end up landing your dream client.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Having worked as both a freelance and in-house artist for clients such as IYN Gallery, Tokyoiter and Adobe, Goldie's career so far is a culmination of a lifelong love of the ritual of drawing, creating and experimenting. Goldie's work has seen her work as a freelance and in-house creative, but which does she prefer?

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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? That's just the nature of freelance work; it tends to be cyclical. "It It happens, and it will happen again," says senior freelance copywriter Jonathan Wilcock.

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Just Creative

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Welcome to our massive compilation of the best 2020 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, photographers freelancers and more. Adobe Creative Cloud – 25-70% off. Adobe Creative Cloud – 25-70% Off. Get US $15 off any booking at Booking.com. Need a Vacation?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock These practical tools and platforms can help you maintain a healthy work-life balance whilst managing the pressures of the creative industry. To that end, elsewhere on Creative Boom, you'll find top tips to help creatives achieve work-life balance and ten brilliant books that can help in that mission.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We all suffer burnout, but you don't have to suffer alone. Then, I'll gradually introduce related media that I find inspiring; books, blogs etc. Children's book illustrator and designer Tilia Rand-Bell offers similar advice. It happens to us all, but most of us don't really talk about it.

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Just Creative

MARCH 29, 2023

Adobe InDesign (Editor’s Choice) Adobe InDesign. Image Credits: Adobe OS Compatibility Windows/Mac | Operating System Windows 10 or Mac 10.15 or higher | RAM minimum 4GB | Processor Multicore Intel or AMD Athlon 64 or Apple Silicon/M1 Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software for Windows and Mac. Learn More 2.

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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. So, how can you build your freelance creative business away from social media? Here are a few suggestions. Email people!

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Creative Boom

MAY 6, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short of work? 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. Then take a leaf out of illustrator and designer Anna Hamill 's book. "I

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Whether you made a client happy, sold your first print or just enjoyed a big milestone like surviving a whole year of freelancing – these are wonderful things that you alone have done. Read a book. It's Mental Health Awareness Week again. Look at it frequently and celebrate your wins.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. Many of my connections have happened as an unintended plus from lifting other creatives and freelancers," she explains. "I I'd read a book of theirs, and I emailed them saying it inspired me to start working independently."

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. We bring you six of the best latest business books. If you work as a creative professional on a salary, or a fixed-term freelance contract, you won't have much leeway on how much you earn. There's never been a better time to launch a business as a creative. Want to come up with great ideas?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freaked out by the idea of returning to the workplace? But maybe you get all that but are still trepidacious about stepping back into the workplace or, if you're freelance, returning to a coworking space. Bring some plants, some books to enjoy on your break, and perhaps a vision board in the background.

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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. And at night?

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

You have a full-time job and a house and kids to take care of and on top of that, you don’t have the extra money laying around to spend on books or materials or to pay for classes, and you definitely do not want to take another student loan to pay for it. Ground yourself with the the history of graphic design ( this book is essential ).

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Welcome to my massive compilation of the best 2019 Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Sales for graphic designers, web professionals, creatives, freelancers and more. Adobe Creative Cloud – 25-65% off. Adobe Creative Cloud – 25-65% Off. Get US $15 off any booking at Booking.com. It’s for a great cause!

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We creatives often don't like to take time off: it makes us feel stressed, guilty and like a failure. I have to remind myself that it's okay to go for a walk, read a book, or bake some bread and that it's okay to not be 'busy' working all the time." Often, it's during breaks that these ideas come to us.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I'm a bazillion miles from where I was" Today, Gary works as a freelance illustrator, mentor design teams as an Adobe Instructor and teaches two days a week at Sheffield College as a graphics lecturer. Later this year, my first book will be released after Adobe Max," he enthuses. I absolutely love what I do."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to make cash from your personal work? It's important to actively engage with customers if you want to stand out among other vendors," stresses children's book illustrator and creative director Dawn M. Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market?

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I love learning how to use all the Adobe platforms, which I have previously had to shy away from due to a lack of ability and knowledge. Shillington's extensive network of industry partners and alumni will continue to provide you with invaluable opportunities for internships, freelance projects and full-time employment.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. I'm currently working on three book projects at once, and actually find that swapping between them is refreshing to my creative process," she says. So if saying no is something you struggle with, then check out our article on How to say no as a freelancer for further advice. Feeling overwhelmed?

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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Creative Boom

JULY 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Experiencing burnout? The knock-on effects of the global economic downturn and the continuing cost of living crisis have made it more difficult than ever to find freelance work or hang on to our jobs. Also, read our guide to How to enjoy guilt-free holidays as a freelancer.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Today we again feature creative, professional freelancer and illustrator “ Kerem Beyit “ with his magnificent digital illustration artwork. He is hard-working guy, love challenges, love being a freelancer, an avid comic reader, gamer, movie buff and 1/6 collector. Logo Design In Adobe Illustrator – 25 Best Tutorials.

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

From freelance graphic artists to digital marketing agency designers, there will be plenty of options for clients to choose from to get the job done. To consistently book graphic design projects, you are going to need a full arsenal of digital editing software and mobile editing apps. Archetype: intuitive typography tool. Piktochart.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 9, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With Elon Musk and X seemingly fanning the flames of violence in Britain, we canvas how creative people are feeling about the controversial social platform. As does freelance designer Peter McCollough·. Freelance illustrator and UI designer Ollie Hoff , for one, doesn't mince his words. "I

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Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Three months later, with a fresh portfolio, Michelle headed out into the industry and started working as a freelancer taking on jobs in the film and TV industry. Instead I decided to go freelance and took on some more film and TV jobs. Before studying I was freelancing as a graphic designer on a few feature films up in North Yorkshire.

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