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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. But will these platforms breathe new life into social media? I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On We're not convinced.

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

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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

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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?

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

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In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media.

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Mental health care gets gamified in new digital project, Horizon

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"There, I embraced my passion for storytelling and grew a genuine interest for social design whilst experimenting with digital tools," she tells Creative Boom. "At And it does this by blurring the line between physical and digital space.

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Javier Fuentes reconnects with his cultural roots via trippy digital illustrations

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Cuban multi-media artist and designer Javier Fuentes illustrates the mundane and ritualistic aspects of life as an immigrant in his recently launched project, Xtrano. Speaking of how he worked on Xtrano, Javier said: "It's a very mixed media process. Then they go through a series of digital manipulations to get the result.

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Why accessibility shouldn't compromise on aesthetic

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He explains that the studio also wanted to "reflect the brand's mission in a more contemporary, relevant, and approachable way", creating space for dialogue around the shift to EVs and digital services. Not only this, but Manchipp says, "it's far easier to apply across all media".

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