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Illustrator Joseph Carrington on confronting what challenges you and the benefits of representation

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It's a lot better for me to have someone handle the crossing of the I's and T's, with more experience in negotiating with client project management," he says. With the backing of Closer&Closer, Joseph has managed to achieve personal career goals. "I'm

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32 affordable tools to keep costs down when you first go freelance

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Krita For new freelancers diving into digital painting and 2D animation, Krita offers a powerful platform that doesn't cost a dime, allowing you to fully unleash your imagination on screen. Film and animation 9. Blender Blender is the biggest name in free 3D animation software, and for good reason.

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From Project Manager to Freelance Designer: Karina Aslikyan, Shillington Sydney Graduate

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You have a background in project management and web development. My first real job out of uni was at a tech startup where I got to work on everything from design, UX, web development and project management, teaching myself along the way. At what moment did you decide to take the leap and study design?

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Wine brand offers a design journey through Portuguese landscapes and libations

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Consequently, the Kingdom & Sparrow team spent time in Alentajo and Lisbon across 2023 and 2024, immersing their designers, strategists, and project management in Portuguese culture, learning about the land from which the brand stems and the lifestyles of the fun-loving, city-based consumer.

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How AUB is helping young creatives get ahead of the curve in a post-AI world

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But I also did a lot of animation, so I was able to speak to the animation course leaders and get help and advice with that. For example, when you study graphic design at many universities, you typically do not study project management, journalism, business, or anything like that," she notes.

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How to juggle multiple projects as a creative

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Spending ages on one project gets stale after a while. Illustrator and animator Samantha Curcio agrees. "I I personally prefer to be busier and juggle multiple projects at a time because it helps with time management," she explains.

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What's the reality of freelancing, and is it right for me?

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However, over time, as you get a reputation for a safe pair of hands, people will be willing to trust you more and give you fresh and diverse projects to get your teeth into. Freelancers have the privilege of working on diverse projects across different industries. Yes, you might get paid more than when you work in a full-time job.

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