Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Deciding what to charge is one of the biggest challenges of being a freelancer. It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Don't worry.

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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? Graphic designer Mike Hindle explains how he goes about it. But how do you actually do it?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? Study the fundamentals.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We asked the Creative Boom community what tools save them the most time and effort, and here's what they had to say. It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Standards Site New to create brand guidelines?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Got stuck in a Pinterest rut? The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms. Studios and freelancers across the world have it bookmarked for graphic design inspiration and visual exploration.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Feeling grim about your prospects? And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. Freelancing can definitely reward the hard-working," he points out. On a bit of a downer?

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Times are tough for a lot of freelancers out there right now. If our recent survey of creative freelancers is anything to go by, you may well be struggling. So that means almost three-quarters of you are failing to thrive in 2023, and that's not a situation any freelancer should be happy with.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

For Sumangla Bishnoi , one particular moment in her past made her realise that graphic design was for her. It meant she could say in the US, and she decided to start her own company as an LLC, working as a visual designer and building a roster of clients, including Adobe, TikTok and Google. Sumangla Bishnoi.

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

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. 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. Why freelance graphic designers don't get featured in the press (and how to fix that). We explore some options.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills? 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.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

From intricate character designs to surreal landscapes, digital illustrators are redefining traditional art forms, making digital illustration a powerful medium across various industries like advertising, entertainment, and beyond. Rafater’s dedication to innovation and his refined aesthetic continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

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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

MAY 12, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We canvass a panel of experts on where the graphic design profession is heading and how agencies might fit into a brave new, AI-driven world. Graphic design is an ever-evolving field, shaped by new technologies, changing consumer behaviours, and broader cultural shifts.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Shillington's respected online courses will get you into a graphic design job faster and at a much lower cost. Graphic design has always been an evolving landscape. Mother of Invention This brilliant new approach to design education was forged in the face of unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic. "I

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Creative Boom

MAY 30, 2023

2022 Adobe MAX Z by HP - Create Anything, Anywhere, Anytime Campaign While many of these look like CGI creations, they are, in fact, deliciously real for the most part. Adobe x David Bowie Digital Assets "It's easy to get lost. It wasn't long before she took the plunge and went freelance full-time, and she's not looked back. "I

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Success as a graphic designer isn't just about the work itself. 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. If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Today we are featuring creative illustrator and freelance graphic artist “ Dale Edwin Murray ”, with his amazing illustration art collection. He is a freelance illustrator artist and graphic designer living and working in London. Best Photoshop Actions for Photographers & Designers. Unlimited Downloads.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2021

He thoughts procreate tutorials are very easy to understand and helpful for digital artist and graphic designers. Vincent Chu is also available for freelancing you can catch him on artstation. 25+ Modern Adobe Lightroom Presets. 50 Top Procreate Brushes For Pro Designers. He is passionate iPad Procreate App lover.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Are you someone who loves to express your creativity through designs and has a passion for graphic design but is still determining where to start your career? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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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.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 23, 2022

A Digital illustration artwork is a displayed visualization form presented as a drawing, painting, photograph or other work of illustration art that is created to elucidate or dictate sensual information (such as a story, poem or newspaper article) by providing a visual representation graphically. Based in Amman, Jordan.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Many artists, designers, illustrators, animators and video editors have found continued remote working not only feasible but, in many ways, preferable. And if a freelance client throws their toys out of the pram? Lockdown restrictions were never going to stay in place forever.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. But the best designs are ones that let your work stand out. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. Whether you're a photographer, graphic designer or illustrator, Beirut by Aspire Themes isn't the cheapest of the bunch.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

One of her distinctive pieces will be familiar to any creative professional, as it formed the opening cover of Adobe Illustrator in 2021. She's indeed working on her own terms, reaching that desirable level of fame that every illustrator dreams of and supporting huge clients, including Apple, Facebook, TikTok, Adobe and Amazon Prime.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 3, 2021

Visser Minimal Business Card template Suitable for any kind of business like Corporate Business, Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more. Make a great first impression to your clients with one of our professional and easy to customize business card designs.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The leaves will soon change colour, there's a growing cooler breeze in the air, and the students are back in town. You might want to add extra strings to your bow in order to secure a promotion, a new job or more tantalising freelance opportunities. Here are six of the best.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 30, 2024

So, you’re curious about what graphic designers actually make, right? Think about it: Are you picturing a designer working in a big agency? Or someone freelancing from their home office? Or someone freelancing from their home office? Hourly Rates: Freelancers usually charge by the hour.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

G reat Character Design illustration artist “ Serag Basel ”, with his character design illustrations. He is a freelance art director, illustrator artist and graphic designer living and working in Saudi Arabia. He has 8 years of experience in Graphic Design. He was from Cairo, Egypt. Have fun!!!

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 18, 2023

This design’s perfectly Suitable for your elegant personal identity. Multipurpose and Easy to edit fully adobe Photoshop format. This super clean design has been crafted for the true professionals. Creative Business Card Design. Creative Minimal Business Card Design. Minimal Business Card Design.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 8, 2023

Super minimal Business Cards Design with minimalist style and concepts, best for your own brand identity or any kind of business like Corporate Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more. The business card designs have been crafted for the true professionals.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

During this time, she explored animation and made looping motion graphics in Photoshop for fun. After graduation, Holly moved to Montréal and enrolled in a graphic design course at Concordia University, where she learned the basics of Adobe Creative Suite. "It Aunts, 2021 – The New York Times © Holly Stapleton.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Beautiful and professionally designed business card examples for inspiration. These absolutely clean, modern business cards have been crafted for the true graphic designers. Fully editable templates, very easy to use and customize in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & MS Word. Red Business Card Design.

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