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

Creative Boom

Come with us on a deep dive into the last twenty years of Sam Gilbey's freelance illustration practice. 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. These days, though, he mostly paints in Photoshop and occasionally in Procreate on the iPad.

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32 affordable tools to keep costs down when you first go freelance

Creative Boom

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. But is going back to your steady job making you excited and motivated?

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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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How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Freelancer

Just Creative

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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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

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. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make?

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Nike designer Yenny Zhang on how she found a passion for spatial design

Creative Boom

Senior Designer at Nike Global Brand Design Retail Yenny Zhang takes us through her education and career so far, revealing the best bits and the challenges she faced along the way. Later in her education, Zhang moved out to Pasadena, California, to study Environmental Design at ArtCenter College of Design.

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Discover the latest creative talent at New Designers 2022, the mother of all grad shows

Creative Boom

So anyone looking to hire new staff or freelance talent – or just keeping an eye on who's coming up the ranks and what they have to offer – can't miss this show. mixed-media designer Lily Jacobs' celebration of the Jurassic coast with innovative handcrafted techniques. And that's not all!