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

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Don't worry. Photography 6.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Whether youre a startup founder, a creative freelancer, or an established entrepreneur, a well-designed business cards helps you leave a lasting impression. A professional business card is more than just contact informationits a reflection of your brand. Easily Editable for easy understanding. Just drop in your texts, and it is ready.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. The life of a freelance graphic designer or artist can be exhilarating, but it can also be challenging and, at times, isolating. As a freelancer, that's something that's easy to deprioritise when deadlines and client demands bog you down.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

So if you're a 'graphic designer in Manchester' and want to be found for those search terms, then that's your goal – to create a site that Google thinks falls into that category and deserves to sit on its first page of results. You can write as much as you like and attract people to your brand via endless means.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Have you checked the latest figures on the freelance workforce? Now, the number of freelancers is projected to reach more than 90 million in less than a decade. On top of that, the annual increase in the global freelance workforce keeps getting higher and higher. Why Personal Branding for Freelancers?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2022

Launching a new shop is a brave enterprise in an increasingly challenging retail environment, and good branding can mean the difference between success and failure. Lynne McCusker is a senior freelance designer based in Scotland. The main brand orange is also a favourite of the client, so this had to feature prominently.".

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. So at the beginning of June, she handed in her notice to her agency boss and declared herself an official freelance illustrator and designer. How does that feel?

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Over the years, Alexis has collaborated with some of the worlds leading brands and agencies, including Nike, PepsiCo, Hewlett Packard, Electronic Arts, BMW, Gatorade, Air Jordan, and The Washington Post, among many others. The post Amazing Digital Drawing Illustrations By Alexis Marcou first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

Studios and freelancers across the world have it bookmarked for graphic design inspiration and visual exploration. Whether you're working on branding, typography or photography, this platform is an excellent resource. The design profession, too, has embraced Pinterest with open arms.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Their unique approaches often make their work instantly recognizable, allowing them to cater to diverse industries, including book covers , games, films, and social media branding. Artists team up with brands , content creators, and other illustrators, broadening their reach globally.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

For Sumangla Bishnoi , one particular moment in her past made her realise that graphic design was for her. Later, Sumangla worked in Mumbai, India, at the advertising firm VGC, onboarding projects for brands ranging from hospitality to fashion. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Our recent interview with Teemu Suviala on why today's brands are too bland is a case in point. Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. In fact, he puts forward an argument you don't often hear: that it's actually responsible for pushing branding barriers beyond across the board.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Many clients don't fully appreciate what graphic designers can offer them. There are many good things about graphic design, including the potential to earn a decent salary, engage in hybrid or remote working, and do fulfilling, interesting work. There's more to a brand's identity than a logo.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. So how did he transition from graphic design to collage artist? © Patrick Nelson. © Patrick Nelson.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We canvass a panel of experts on where the graphic design profession is heading and how agencies might fit into a brave new, AI-driven world. Graphic design is an ever-evolving field, shaped by new technologies, changing consumer behaviours, and broader cultural shifts. Out of that, everything flows.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Because he worked in such an analogue way, Hovey says he had "no real brain for graphic design" and never wanted to work at a brand. Though he never wanted the permanence of a full-time job, there was the issue of getting very little pay, and his plan was always to go freelance when it became a viable career option. "I

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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2022

Having recently gone freelance thanks to a successful run on Everpress , he shares his insights on what it means to be successful and how to build a following. Having studied graphic design at college in San Diego in 2007, Humberto told Everpress that graduating into a recession made it difficult to find full-time work as a creative.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 21, 2025

Minimalist business cards create a sleek and sophisticated brand identity, ensuring a strong first impression. The simplicity of these designs ensures that your brand stands out with elegance and style. Business cards remain an essential networking tool, offering a physical reminder of your brand.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Image source In a world fueled by visual storytelling, where creativity knows no bounds, a graphic design degree becomes your passport to a universe of limitless possibilities. Graphic Design Embark on a truly worthy career in graphic design, where creativity, innovation, and practicality converge.

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Designer Daily

JULY 16, 2024

99designs by Vista has given some of today’s most influential brands a surrealist makeover in tribute to 100 years of Surrealism. The post Famous Brands Get A Surrealist Makeover appeared first on Designer Daily: graphic and web design blog.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design or has it been a while since you last worked in the field and you want to refresh your skills? Whether you want to learn about graphic design, learn a new language, or even learn how to grow watermelons, chances are there is a resource out there for you to learn how.

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Designer Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Regardless of the kind of business you run, there’ll be a time that you’re going to need a graphic designer to improve your website. Typically, having a website is essential because it gives your consumers a place to get to know your brand better and learn more about your products or services. Set Your Expectations Straight.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 12, 2021

Today we are featuring remarkable digital illustrator and freelancer artist “ Florian Nicolle ”, with his best drawing and illustration work. He started in the field of Graphics since 2009 till now. He started in the field of Graphics since 2009 till now. He worked as a freelance Senior illustrator in World’s Top Brands.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 24, 2024

As we enter 2024, the graphic design landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. In this exploration of the most significant trends in graphic design, we delve into the elements that are set to dominate the industry.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

100 Days of Branding, an ongoing side project © Katrina Romulo. This was for two reasons: "I've always been interested in sustainability," she says, and "It was the closest thing I could find to any sort of design program (I'm not very close to graphic design at all, I spent time stressing over ArcGIS and calculating sun angles).".

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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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Just Creative

MAY 21, 2020

A business logo is not just a symbol, shape or character that represents a brand. A successful logo makes a strong first impression whilst giving your business an identity, and differentiates your brand from your competitors. Now with such figures under consideration, it is needless to say that logos are essential for a brand identity.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 6, 2022

Graphic Design of the Year 2022: Festival FILMAR en América Latina 2020 by WePlayDesign. The Indigo Design Awards celebrate "trail-blazers, risk-takers and all those on the cutting edge of the visual design world" across the fields of graphic, digital, mobile design, design for social change, branding and freelance.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Branding Design of the Year 2023: Campus, Reading International by Socrates Communications The victors of the Indigo Design Award 2023 offer extraordinary examples of real-world design we can all seek to emulate. Graphic Design of the Year 2023: By The Bronx, For The Bronx by Team There are museums, and then there are museums.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Are you someone who loves to express your creativity through designs and has a passion for graphic design but is still determining where to start your career? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

It's no secret that brand guidelines have become a major headache for graphic designers working today. Corebook is on a mission to help and wants to make PDF brand guidelines extinct by 2025. In 2022, dealing with brand guidelines remains a clunky, frustrating process for many.

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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. Working in graphic design, you're constantly told that to earn more money, get more respect and work on more prestigious projects, you need to sell yourself. If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. Laura's advice?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artist has taken successful concept of workshops she ran for major brands such as Nike, ASOS and Timberland to help other freelancers or individuals get together and create. Freelancing can be a lonely gig, however much you love it. It was something I realised that I absolutely loved doing.

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