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Illustrator Poan Pan on embracing change, community, and the unexpected

Creative Boom

At the start of 2022, Taiwan-based illustrator Poan Pan was at the start of his freelance career a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins, navigating the uncertainties of working independently. Good news I'm still freelancing as an illustrator! Honestly, when we first spoke, I had no idea if freelancing would even work out.

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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.

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20 Creative Portfolio WordPress Themes

Graphic Design Junction

A modern, minimalist and creative Portfolio WordPress Themes built with state-of-the-art technology including HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery frameworks , offering extreme functionality and speed. Whether you’re an artist, designer, product developer or a creative agency, a stunning portfolio is essential. Best Portfolio WordPress Themes.

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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.

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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. As a freelancer, I work with agencies that normally hire me during their peak times or when they can't solve a project internally," he explains. But it's been anything but a smooth ride.

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12 Graphic Design Portfolio Essentials (Top Tips for Landing Clients)

Just Creative

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. b) The Problem.

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

Creative Boom

In truth, though, most graphic design jobs aren't advertised on job sites, and of those that are, many don't have salaries attached but are negotiated with the successful candidate. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?