Creative Boom

MAY 21, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Working as a creative freelancer can be stressful right now. We love freelancing. And in 2024, as AI, algorithm changes, and economic turmoil continue to disrupt everything around us, many freelancers are feeling that stress more than ever before.

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. They often go into one big personal statement without really thinking about potential clients. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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 And it's not been all bad. "I

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The freelance-driven gig economy has taken off like a rocket over the past several years. With the government forming new protections for freelancers like the right to collect unemployment benefits, people are looking toward self-employment as a means to cut their ties to traditional corporate work more than ever.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Are clients choosing AI over human illustrators? Many illustrators worry clients will use generative AI rather than hiring human artists. There are clients out there who, with little or no budget, will cobble together images using AI and be satisfied with the results. Are those the kinds of clients you want to work for?

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Many freelance web designers and web design agencies struggle because they make the same mistakes over and over again. A well-designed site can help clients grow, attract more visitors and even turn them into happy customers. A well-designed site can help clients grow, attract more visitors and even turn them into happy customers.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2022

Then slowly (over many years), the work began coming in, and I could take the leap to freelance full-time.". I'm usually just focused on doing the work and then getting the next thing done, plus freelancing can be so up and down I've never assumed anything would last!". © Grace Helmer. © Grace Helmer. . © Grace Helmer. © Grace Helmer.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2022

This is why coworking might just be the solution for budget-conscious freelancers everywhere. There is a two-storey car park close by, you can print up to A3, and the light-filled waterfront office space and lounge are perfect for an informal coffee with clients. Renting a desk in a cool shared space sounds so appealing.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

One of your graphic designers sent you an email over the weekend with an updated logo for a client. Meanwhile, your content writer is trying to wrap up a blog post for another client, it’s supposed to go live in an hour. If you email her the presentation pack for your client meeting tomorrow, she’s happy to work on it from home.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

After which, Min dove head first into the world of freelance editorial illustration and, after a bundle of cold emails and postcards to art directors, was met with a lack of bite. I decided that I needed a fresh start and moved to New York to tackle freelancing one more time."

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Designer Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

If so, you might want to consider a career as a freelance graphic designer. Many people have been turning to freelance work in recent times, and there is always demand for skilled freelance graphic designers. Why Become a Freelance Graphic Designer? So, how can you get started as a freelance graphic designer?

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

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. You can also go a step further and build a funnel that will attract clients or recruiters. b) The Problem.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. Social Posts Print to digital It's a compelling argument, and made with the passion that's characteristic of the Catalan creative, who currently lives in London and works for a range of transatlantic clients. The Nue Co. The Nue Co.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. I started working on getting my own clients and building an illustration portfolio.

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Creative Boom

MAY 30, 2023

Half-Greek and half-German, and based in London, Tina's work spans digital and print design, typography, branding, graphics, animation, and more, blending analogue and digital worlds by mixing various materials and techniques into her distinctive outcome. Adobe x David Bowie Digital Assets "It's easy to get lost.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether in the form of a printed brochure or a digital app, the most important part is 'to perform a function'. 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. How do I become a freelance graphic designer?

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Being a freelancer can be extremely rewarding. You are responsible for your own style of communication and client needs, as well as your own bottom line, business goals, values, and work ethic. Repetition and routine are essential as a freelancer. Imagine all the work you can do without digital distractions. Do it now.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

I set up my laptop in a little cafe in the Himalayas and began looking for clients…" Since then, Molly has been travelling non-stop. This then evolved into a collection of travel prints, which in turn caught the attention of various clients from the travel and lifestyle industries, turning into commissions."

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Freelance illustrator and artist Marcel George has a unique style, combining watercolour and hand-cut illustrations. Currently living and working in London, clients include Financial Times, Esquire, Stella Artois, Vanity Fair, and Penguin Random House. "I And how has freelancing changed? © Marcel George. © Marcel George.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art. But it wasn't until she stumbled upon a tutorial for a 3D landscaping program called Bryce that she became aware of the potential of digital creativity. "I

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2022

An illustrator based in South West England, Scotty Gillespie creates work that is bright and optimistic, celebrating inclusivity, playfulness and tenderness and spanning digital illustration, ceramics, animation, and design. The core of my practice is always the same, digital illustration, ceramics and animation. © Scotty Gillespie.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 3, 2021

Whether you have just started freelancing or have been doing it for years, you’re most likely aiming to secure consistent work and progressively make more money over time. After all, the nature of freelancing means you compete with other candidates across the globe — not just those in your city, state, region or country.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

There, I worked in the marketing department, creating various materials, including digital campaigns, packaging design, concepts for product photoshoots, and more." Luckily, Maria became a brand designer at Adidas, and once her two-year contract ended, she set out as a freelancer.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

From tracking all your projects to updating portfolios and juggling client work. It’s a digital platform that acts as your organization tool, note-taking hub, second brain, etc. It’s a template that helps you keep your projects and client info all ordered and in one place. This is where Notion comes into play.

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2024

There, his eyes were opened to the various paths he could take as an artist, and since graduating in 2019, he has gone on to become a full-time freelance illustrator with the WWF and the Mental Health Foundation on his client list. After sketching, I use Photoshop to work on the colours digitally."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Most fundamentally, we're all facing digital burnout. So, how can you build your freelance creative business away from social media? Secondly, start to contact clients and potential clients directly.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement. You might want to add extra strings to your bow in order to secure a promotion, a new job or more tantalising freelance opportunities.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

The web is a constant source of inspiration with past and future influences forever clashing with modern culture to bring us a constant-evolving digital landscape. To keep up with what's happening out there, we share three impactful web design trends from Editor X's latest report that are changing everything for designers right now.

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HONGKIAT

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Freelancing has witnessed a significant upswing, with an increasing number of professionals choosing it for its autonomy and flexibility. By 2023, freelancers are expected to represent a substantial segment of the global workforce, making impactful contributions across various sectors. Globally, an estimated 1.2 Essentials: $21.50/month.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 11, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Creatives share their top tips for building a personal brand, allowing you to unleash your unique creative vision, connect with your tribe, and attract your dream clients. In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, personal branding has become key to success for creative professionals.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

But ultimately, design isn't about pretty pictures; it's about serving the client's needs and solving problems. Digital Design of the Year 2023: Readymag Designers who don't have coding skills are always looking for tools that can help, but sometimes those tools can be very restrictive. Are you seeking inspiration for your work?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 2, 2024

And this can compound the eternal 'feast and famine' problem freelancers have always faced. For instance, in the good times, when three clients offer you work all at once, you'll happily turn two down, knowing that more will surely come along later. Then there's the problem of shrinking client budgets.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Collaborate with diverse clients and industries to leave a tangible impact on the visual landscape of our world. Through layouts, color schemes, typography, and graphics, create seamless digital journeys. By becoming a web designer, you contribute to shaping the digital landscape, leaving a positive impact on users worldwide.

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