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Common problems creatives are facing this autumn, and how to solve them

Creative Boom

Market saturation and fierce competition This autumn, one of the biggest concerns among creatives is the increasingly saturated market and the resulting intense competition for jobs and clients. Graphic designer and illustrator Emma Rodriguez expresses this frustration: "The job market in the creative industry is so competitive.

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

Creative Boom

Although some professional graphic designers are self-starters, most will have taken some sort of course. Many graphic designers have carved out successful careers through self-study alone: by following online tutorials, reading books, watching training videos, and a lot of trial-and-error.

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The jobs of the future will need creative thinkers, and UAL is feeding that demand

Creative Boom

UAL's approach to building both technical and creative skills will leave you ideally placed to secure the best positions in this growing jobs market. Engagement with creative robotics practice and critical theory will build your ability to self-reflect and think critically about your role in shaping the world.

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How to become a graphic designer at home

Creative Boom

So you'd be a fool not to take advantage of that freedom, believes Carolina Lucio Maymón, a Shillington Online graduate based in London, and now working as digital marketing and copywriting manager for The Future Farm. The best thing about having your own space is that you can organise it exactly how you want it. Have water, coffee, tea.

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Your Guide to Graphic Design Salaries in the USA

We And The Color

We’re talking about two main paths: employed designers and freelance designers. Employed Designers: The Steady Paycheck These are the folks who work for companies, agencies, or organizations. Network: Talk to other designers in your area. It relies on self-reported data from employees. That makes a huge difference.

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Austin Networking Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Canny

How many Austin networking events have you attended in the past? Those that have taken part in at least one networking event will know just how helpful they are to young and aspiring businesses. There are networking events everywhere in Austin. Credit to Network in Action. Network In Action. download now.

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The Complete Guide to Strategic Marketing and Campaign Planning

Canny

At the core of every succesful brand is strategic marketing, brought about through extensive campaign planning and research. It’s for this reason that ‘how to write a marketing plan’ is one of the most common marketing-based questions online. The Marketing Brief Template. The Marketing Brief Template. Download now.

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