Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. Studio DBD 13.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2024

The brief 57 Festivals tasked Oat Studio with refreshing the visual identity of their events, which features some of the biggest names in UK comedy, including Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe, Fern Brady and Phil Wang, and to better reflect their vibrant and fun nature. He responded with enthusiasm.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 13, 2024

Times when you're short on sleep because you've been up all night working or worrying about a nightmare client. From carrying the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony to getting swimming lessons from Michael Phelps, Snoop brought his unique style and enthusiasm to every aspect of the event.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The type had to reflect the eclectic nature of the event, balancing modernity with tradition. This ethos informs the breadth of Tüpokompanii's output, but when it comes to creating custom typefaces for clients, there's another key consideration – context.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 20, 2023

Since 2007, Majefa has been bringing rave to the city of Manchester with premier events featuring some of the biggest names in the genre. This is where our designers can really let loose (without client feedback!) The client was really inspired by the Hacienda artwork 'Faç Off' by Central Station Design. "It

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Fonts Client Typography Adobe 542

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We explain how to shift your work and clients in a new direction and give yourself the dream life and career you always hoped for. Either you pivot away from working with clients entirely (for instance, you might have developed a design or productivity tool in the course of your work and decide to focus on marketing and selling it to others).

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Creative Bloq

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Maverick Media's creative director is one of the speakers at this year's event.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 6, 2020

8 Ways New Freelancers Can Stand Out From The Competition To Get More Clients. But, is this really the kind of client you wish to have? Going cheap is not the solution, especially when you are trying to get your business off the ground and gain respect from high-paying clients. Speak at events and put a face to your brand.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Landing a dream client We all have a dream client: a brand, band or person we've always wanted to work with. And for graphic designer and illustrator Emma Rodriguez , it was: "finding a long-term client with a record label in Germany, for whom I've been making cover art for the last few years.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Get real Some clients will be perfectly happy using AI-generated images on their websites, book covers, or annual reports. If quick and cheap are their priorities, then these are not the clients you should be looking for. Seek out clients who value quality illustration and can recognise an AI-generated image when they see one.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

It's committed to recognising excellence in the discipline and connecting people from across the world through its annual awards, gala ceremony, international conferences, digital events, books and social platforms. So, many of our clients are deciding that if they have to wait, they may as well go bespoke.". Custom-made bottles.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Denise is a Wix expert, and the studio specialises in building premium sites using Wix across a variety of verticals including Restaurants, Events, Stores and Bookings. It has also leveraged Editor X and Velo for several client sites. I use it on my own website, as well as the ones I build for clients.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2025

After co-founding design consultancy Atlas and a stint as a Pentagram partner, during which she created identities for clients including Vitra, Tate and Phaidon, Stavro now runs her own practice with a focus on "designing a better world." Better still, they all add up to more the sum of their parts and what is quite a unique event.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Cabeze Patata BCNMCR , the design event which brings Barcelona's best creative talent to Manchester for a series of illuminating talks, is returning to the city for a third and final time. In fact, the upcoming event takes place a full decade after it first amazed audiences. Put simply – it sounds like the time was right.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

© Serwah Attafuah The Southern Hemisphere's biggest creative festival has revealed its speaker list for its August event, and we couldn't be more excited. And what better way than attending a creative event? The Royal Exhibition Building, venue for the event, is a worth a visit by itself! You can buy tickets here.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Join specialised communities Not getting much out of generic creative events and meetups? And it's not just real-world events where this can happen. Using this adversity in a meaningful way continues to build me a commercial client base in these areas," Ollie adds. So, how do you actually go about this in practice?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we'll explore innovative strategies to help your design studio blossom, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and captivate clients with your exceptional work. This cross-pollination can lead to innovative solutions, expand your studio's capabilities, and open doors to new client opportunities.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Either way, aim to book at least two networking events a month and show up with a smile and willingness to make new connections. Secondly, start to contact clients and potential clients directly. And the very act of asking for a testimonial often reminds past clients you exist and prompts them to book you again!

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It describes itself as a "Brave Agency for Brave Clients", which supports the likes of Google, Stella and Philadelphia. GUT is a full-service independent ad agency headquartered in Florida and with offices in the US, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Europe.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Royal Television Society's annual two-day event by Studio Kiln We canvas a selection of design industry experts to learn what will be big in typography over the next 12 months. And previously reluctant clients will be more open to this direction when presented with the risk of not being seen in a sea of sans."

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Fonts Arts and Crafts Typography Consulting 531

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But first, you need to attract freelance clients. Because with so much talent out there right now, you can't simply rely on clients coming to you and offering you money. And if you can pull that off, and clients like that style, they'll have no choice but to come to you. Struggling to find your distinct style?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Typically, they utilise cutting-edge materials and unique processes to help keep clients ahead of the curve, as well as promote sustainability. The level of success we've had means we're able to pick and choose really creative, fun, art-based projects from different clients," Josh enthuses. And best of all, they're having lots of fun.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Instagram is still a good visual resource or portfolio for clients, but it's the PR push that has been the most effective.". Go old school and remind clients you exist (and ask for help). It doesn't hurt to send physical mailers, cold emails, updated portfolios and other bits and bobs to existing clients. It all helps. "I

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As well as undertaking work for clients such as Nike, Samsung and The BBC, she regularly creates and exhibits personal work. Her work is largely hand-painted using watercolour and gouache. Part fashion illustration, part satire, her images are ostensibly bright and beautiful but cultivate a sense of unease and humour.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

As with all partners, he is hands-on with clients, working as an executive creative director on client engagements. I read Adrian's book when I was shifting away from the day-to-day of designing, starting to lead a team and work more closely with clients. That helped me on that journey. Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Clients include Accenture, Arrival, Chelsea FC, Dickies, Kickbase, Napapijri, Nike, Nivea and Onefootball. They set a goal to expand into other leagues, such as Spain's La Liga, and envisioned building a whole ecosystem of content creation, events, and second-screen collaborations. As Kickbase grew and evolved, so did their ambitions.

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Just Creative

MARCH 4, 2021

You might look back at your last few projects and see that the clients weren’t the type you want to be working with. Or you might not have any past clients to look back on and feel like you’ll never see consistent income. To help, let’s go over 4 mistakes that are keeping you from dream design clients and consistent income.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The idea came from similar events she has hosted for major brands in recent years – creating custom plant pots for Valentine's Day with a team from Nike or embroidery with New Balance. I really thrive from these events having so many creative heads under one roof to connect with."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

On the other hand, freelancing also brings new responsibilities: the responsibility to find clients, manage your workload, and, crucially, actually get paid on time. Clients buy into people as well as skills." So why should a client opt for you, specifically? Clients are drawn to freelancers who offer something different.

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Accenture , a global consulting organization, is taking its employees and clients on a wild ride with its new Chicago Innovation Hub, designed by leading design and architecture firm Gensler. Afterwards, the results of those previous spaces are put on digital and physical showcases that highlight the process and product.

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Creative Boom

JULY 29, 2024

And he's teamed up with rising star illustrator Con McHugh to create a visual world that's as fresh and vibrant as the music itself, including album artwork, typography and an animated event poster. Adrian's very much been the dream client from the start, trusting me to take the lead in the artistic process," says Con. "We

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. Do high-end clients care about your Instagram? So how do you get to high-end clients? Go along to local creative events. When a client is thinking about someone to engage on a project, they're not thinking about your curated Instagram," she reasons.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Both titles are being featured in launch events and features around the world, including the DesignThinkers festival in Toronto, and a launch event in London. That meant, in practical terms, he stopped taking on new work and new clients and only worked with the existing ones. "I Slower starts make for stronger foundations.

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Design Milk

MARCH 6, 2024

It’s a vibrant hub for inspiring creativity, fostering collaboration, and cultivating meaningful connections between employees along with their clients. Within the office, an entire floor serves Edelman’s clients, whether they are there for a visit or just to work. Natural light beams in from the double-height windows.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 13, 2023

Created 21 years ago by Tom Lloyd and Mike Jordan when they left university, the design agency formerly known as Bluegg has worked for over 300 clients in its time. Wind forward two decades, and we're a completely different company, with varying types of clients, looking for bigger and better projects. Now we have the same."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 17, 2024

Go to as many events/exhibitions/festivals as you can," says Steven D. The reason a project doesn't go to a creative is more likely something like: the project has been cancelled, the budget was cut, the client didn't like the direction, the agency forgot, or someone sneezed and didn't like one colour of green in one thing you did.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2024

The need to be different With AI tools now able to accomplish many tasks that once required whole departments, designers have to rethink what they offer to clients, believes Max. And that, ultimately, means developing a deep understanding of your client. "At Now we're using AI and can get a visual within half a day."

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