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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

Creative Boom

If you're a freelance illustrator, it's easy to wallow in despair and imagine your job will soon be taken over by a faster, cheaper AI alternative. An important part of freelancing is planning ahead and ensuring there's enough work coming in to pay the bills. Adding extra strings to your bow is also a good idea. Don't panic!

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Does this mean you're thinking of leaving social media altogether? No, you're not imagining it.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

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. Many digital illustrators create highly detailed works, whether through realistic shading or fantasy elements.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. Having built much of his career designing creative marketing for movies and TV series, from digital and social media campaigns to one-sheets and OOH, this has posed a big problem. "As

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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

Creative Boom

Describing his art, Patrick says: "I construct graphic, timeless images from hand-stained newspaper clippings, juxtaposing modern designs with old media. My artwork lands somewhere in the middle of collage and mixed media," he continues. For Patrick, social media has been the most useful tool in that regard. © Patrick Nelson.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

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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Why Dribbble Isn’t an Ideal Advertising Platform

Graphic Design Junction

Dribbble, a popular platform for showcasing design work, has become a hub for freelance designers and creative agencies. While it excels at portfolio presentation and fostering a design community, Dribbble falls short as a platform for advertising. Design Competitions: Participate in design contests relevant to your skillset.