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Vanderbrand: The Toronto studio crafting identities rooted in place and purpose

Creative Boom

Since its inception, Toronto's Vanderbrand has carved a niche for itself through smart, considered work that largely centres on places and spaces with a range of clients across high-end real estate, hospitality, and cultural projects.

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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. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. You can’t just cobble up a portfolio and expect results. What is a Graphic Design Portfolio? Solid portfolios add context to sway prospects.

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From fine art to Photoshop: Sam Gilbey's illustrious career so far

Creative Boom

With a client roster that includes Disney, Marvel, Sony, and Universal, there's no doubt that Gilbey's distinct and hyper-realistic style has brought him success in his nearly two-decade-long career. Gilbey doesn't remember a time when he wasn't drawing as a kid, but before he got to illustration, his education focused more on Fine Art.

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Successful creatives share how they won their first client (so you can too)

Creative Boom

And right at the start, you may not even have a single client to your name. So how do you land your first client? My first freelance clients were my old full-time employers," she explains. Now, 16 years later, they are still a client!" My first client was my old non-creative job," she explains.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their portfolio spans collaborations with tech giants like Google and Apple, as well as smaller creative projects. Some of these make a lot of effort to publicise their work; some tend to hide their light under a bushel.

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The best podcasts for creative inspiration in 2025

Creative Boom

Topics covered include everything from creating memorable logos and developing brand voice to implementing effective social media strategies and attracting your ideal clients. What makes this podcast particularly valuable is Tom's willingness to share his own experiences as an award-winning illustrator and educator.

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Koto launches accessible learning hub for emerging talent

Creative Boom

We're all too aware of the barriers to entry into the creative industries, and despite many working towards more inclusive hiring processes and doing educational outreach, it can still feel impenetrable. Building Seasoned was a challenge, especially within a busy studio environment where client work often takes priority," says Howard.

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