Remove Marketing Remove Networking Remove Presentation
article thumbnail

Tips from a marketing expert on how to sell yourself as a graphic designer

Creative Boom

But either way, you may well be thinking in frustration: "I'm a graphic designer, not a marketing expert!" You also have to be able to sell yourself, keep up to date with social media, maintain your own website, be your own IT, be your own HR department, network like crazy, and somehow find time to eat and sleep. We've all been there.

Marketing 493
article thumbnail

Designer Suvani Dave on the joy of storytelling and how to navigate the creative jobs market

Creative Boom

Although the pandemic presented unique obstacles, it also allowed me to display resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. The job market can be a scary place for new graduates. Networking is also crucial in the design industry. What made you choose to work with Instrument? Be sure to let it shine.

Marketing 501
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

North celebrates 'collective power' in a brand identity for insurance group Howden

Creative Boom

Working closely with the in-house Howden brand and marketing team, North was commissioned to create an identity for both the corporate and consumer sides of the Howden Group, bringing together its entire global business through one single brand. A global network of individual experts, moving as one, harnessing the group's collective power.

Branding 448
article thumbnail

'It's bad, it's gone quiet': how to rescue your freelancing if this is happening to you

Creative Boom

And as a freelancer, a lot of that is down to marketing. Specifically, marketing yourself and your personal brand. But how you market yourself will be the deciding factor for clients when choosing you over your competitors. Marketing director Katie Kelly agrees. Build an amazing network, and you'll always find work."

Freelance 529
article thumbnail

Futuristic Free AI-Generated Photos – Free Download

Graphic Design Junction

In the fast-changing world of digital creativity, AI-generated photos are becoming a game-changer for designers, marketers, and content creators. These algorithms, often powered by deep learning and neural networks, analyze vast datasets of images to generate entirely new visuals.

Digital 245
article thumbnail

How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

Creative Boom

I first joined Twitter in 2008, when I was working on a web design magazine, and the web development community had fully embraced it as their network of choice. Plus, with the launch of Mastadon, Blue Sky, Threads, et al, there are simply too many networks to keep up with these days. Not just psychologically, but career-wise too.

Media 476
article thumbnail

Where the creative industry is heading, and how to survive the next 15 years

Creative Boom

Because prioritising ethics and ensuring work contributes positively to society is actually a great way to differentiate ourselves in the market. Building strong networks We won't sugar-coat things: none of this is going to be easy. Always keep networking. Be versatile while still offering specialised value.