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The introvert's guide to creating video content: how to thrive on social media

Creative Boom

And those of us who shrink from the notion of pressing the flesh and networking in public have found that we can achieve similar results on social media behind the safety of our own keyboards. We did, at least, when social media was primarily text-based. In the last couple of years, though, that's all changed. But now I'm all for it.

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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

Creative Boom

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? Here are a few suggestions.

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

Creative Boom

As illustration agent James Hughes mentioned in his article, Is AI really coming for your illustration career? The best kind of editorial illustration can summarise an entire article into a simple, well-executed image, but realising the concept behind the image is a specialist skill in its own right. Don't panic!

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Typography in 2025: Modern Font Trends for Engaging UI

Graphic Design Junction

This article delves into the latest typography innovations that promise to make digital interfaces more engaging, accessible, and visually appealing. From captivating logos and social media graphics to polished product packaging and wedding invitations, this typeface elevates every project with its crisp legibility and undeniable class.

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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

Creative Boom

Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. Guests walk away with a one-of-a-kind memento that becomes a talking point, on display in their homes, and shared on social media. It's all about the experience.

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

Creative Boom

By the time Hovey left university, it was the early days of social media, with Facebook and MySpace in full swing. Other career highlights include a quick-turnaround editorial commission for Bloomberg Business Week, which involved illustrating a series of boozy ice creams for a recipe article.

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Graphic designers share their top tips for choosing the right fonts

Creative Boom

In this article, we'll delve into the nuances of font selection, exploring everything from aesthetic considerations to technical issues, as well as costly licensing pitfalls. For added insights, we turned to the Creative Boom community and included some of their best comments, ideas and suggestions in the article.

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