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The creative's guide to making networking meaningful

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. We all know part of the answer is to get out there more and network. Even if you enjoy meeting new people and chatting about your creative work, networking can often feel inauthentic and superficial.

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OFFF Barcelona: 25 Years of creative evolution and community

Creative Boom

What started as an online hub for Flash animation lovers quickly became a live event that would eventually become a cornerstone of the global design community. I remember a talk that a speaker (don't remember who) talked about something we now call Social Networks.," And the timing couldn't have been better! Salazar recalls. "It

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Accumulate launches first event to connect homeless people with creative industries

Creative Boom

London-based youth homelessness charity Accumulate has announced that it will be launching the first event to build employment pathways between people experiencing homelessness and the creative industries this July. Titled Creative Futures , the two-day event will take place on 20 and 27 July 2022 in Shoreditch and is made possible by Adobe.

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

Creative Boom

Nurture these relationships and build a network of repeat clients who can recommend you in the future. Get to know people through real-life networking events or sell your artwork at markets. Think of physical skills and events that AI would be unable to replicate and add these to your portfolio.

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Learn, create and network with global brand leaders at the Pentawards Festival 2023

Creative Boom

Offering top-tier networking opportunities with global brands, as well as a stellar speaker lineup, the Pentawards Festival is the perfect event for anyone working in design and packaging. And it promises to be a must-attend event for senior brand leaders, designers, marketers and design agencies.

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

Creative Boom

Standout recent projects include a stunning rebrand for Nike Run, recharging Nike by going back to its roots: running as the soul of Nike, and an identity refresh for Vevo, which reinforced the world's largest music video network as both an expert in the space and a champion of the artists it showcases.

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Illustrators North launches in Northern Ireland to bring together local artists

Creative Boom

In a practical sense, Illustrators North will be underpinned by three types of events: Drop In, Exhibit In, and Learn In. Chacko reiterates that the primary focus will always be in-person events and opportunities for illustrators in Northern Ireland. The people around you are your biggest asset; invest your time and energy in them."