Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short on commissions at the moment? For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods.

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. If you're a sole freelancer, don't be afraid to talk in the first person.

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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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing not going as well as you'd hoped? So you've launched your freelance creative business: congratulations! The freelance guide to pivoting If you're a freelance creative, pivoting is pretty straightforward. Then it's time to pivot. So, how do you go about it? Then don't.

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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.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

But the journey to her current destination as a freelance artist is a somewhat winding one. Her incredible work has already caught the attention of such illustrious clients as Adobe, Lavazza and UPS, to name a few. It's something of a surprise then to learn that Danii only truly embraced full-time freelance life fairly recently.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment. These tools enable the blending of styles, textures, and colors that would be difficult or time-intensive in traditional media.

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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

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. Embarking on a freelance career is a weird mix of freedom and responsibility. Yes, taking the leap into full-time freelancing is undoubtedly a terrifying prospect.

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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. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. It's so great to connect with people in person, plus so many people take business cards, which leads to social media follows and website sales.". People have very short attention spans on social media, especially with this generation's TikTok style. We explore some options. "I'm

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? This comprehensive guide will share my top tips and strategies for finding high-paying freelance graphic design jobs. I remember when I first started as a freelance designer. Let's dive in! from 2022.

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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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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 Adobe Lightroom Presets For 2022. He was from London, United Kingdom. Unlimited Downloads.

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Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Things are tough right now if you want to draw for money. From the rise of AI to the ebbs and flows of the freelance market, you're constantly trying to navigate uncharted waters. The instability One of the most daunting challenges for illustrators is the unpredictable nature of freelance work.

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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. Jade still moves in the realms of fashion, beauty and lifestyle but today, her clients hail from every industry, from tech and media to motor and food. Adobe Illustrator © Jade Purple Brown.

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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

APRIL 17, 2023

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Fuel your creative fire with these hidden audio gems, which offer practical advice, inspiration and fresh perspectives to inspire the modern professional. This sense of full transparency creates a sense of camaraderie that's especially valuable for freelance illustrators.

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Just Creative

APRIL 19, 2023

If you’re looking for the best Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives, you are in the right place. Many creatives use this industry-standard tool, from filmmakers to professionals to freelancers. First, the pricing plans offered by Adobe are not favorable for long-term usage and are expensive for individual users and freelancers.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Want to use the professional network to boost your freelance career? Social media isn't what it used to be, especially for creative freelancers wishing to grow their careers. LinkedIn is fundamentally different from other social media platforms because it's overwhelmingly focused on work. "It

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

Image licensed via Adobe Stock As creatives abandon X, Facebook and Instagram, LinkedIn seems to be standing strong. This direct line to decision-makers remains one of LinkedIn's strongest selling points for freelancers and creative businesses alike." But is it really the right platform for creative networking?

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Be sociable on social media We'll start with a topic that's pretty thorny right now. Many creatives are saying social media is over , for all sorts of reasons, and we certainly wouldn't say using it is compulsory. So, what's the secret to making the best of social media?

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Freelance graphic design is a booming industry that offers opportunities to talented designers like you. But why choose freelance graphic design over working for a company or agency? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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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. If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. Laura has over ten years of experience in the creative and marketing realm, working with small businesses, designers and freelancers to boost brand awareness and performance.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The Creative Boom 2023 Survey was packed with insights into what the creative profession is thinking at the start of a new year. Perhaps surprisingly, given the flack they get on social media, almost half of you (47.7%) replied in the positive; 21.5% selected Adobe Stock as their go-to site.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Freelance designers possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital age. With the advent of online platforms and the increasing demand for creative content, there are numerous opportunities for freelance designers to monetize their designs and generate a sustainable income.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 13, 2022

Describing her style as energetic, colourful and playful, Austrian illustrator Carina Lindmeier loves to "add some dots, lines and squiggly bits," as she puts it, to create vibrant artworks that bring campaigns to life for the likes of Adobe, Bombay Sapphire and Refinery29. I'm all for sharing my work on social media.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 27, 2023

Today we are featuring a great freelance artist, illustrator, portraitist “ Zbig Wolowiec ” with his amazing digital paintings artwork. He is a self-taught freelancer who has been passionate about digital painting for some time. He’s constantly learning and experimenting with new techniques and styles.

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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. Don't see it as a problem; see it as an opportunity! Try something new.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Down in the dumps? For instance, freelance media consultant Katie McIlvenny plans to launch a mentoring scheme in 2025. Cheer yourself up by looking at all the cool things coming our way in the creative industries next year. Feeling uninspired? Take heart!

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Had a rough 2023? Step away from socials If you've spent much time on Creative Boom over the last 12 months, you'll know that one of our biggest themes of 2023 was recognising that, for many creatives, social media is over. You're not alone. Working towards goals while recognising how far I've come."

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Criticism stings, but would the profession be worse off without it? I've seen countless billboards that I am stunned got approved," says freelance graphic designer Alyssa Fernandez. "I Similarly, freelance illustrator Roshi Rouzbehani sees criticism as a dialogue rather than a one-way street. "In

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Learn from the mistakes of others, and it might save you years of frustration and poor direction. For example, if you're freelance, clients will want to pay you peanuts. Then, if you're a freelancer, start upping your rates, and you may be surprised how quickly people agree to them. (In

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2024

I picked up studying graphic design, and through YouTube, I learned a ton about Corel Draw before moving on to Adobe Suite." In 2020, he secured his first freelance project, designing gym wear for an overseas client. Of course, social media and the wider internet both provide a means for creatives to share their work.

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