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

Creative Boom

Most freelance graphic designers will start with a lower rate and raise their rates over time as they build their portfolio and reputation. Although some professional graphic designers are self-starters, most will have taken some sort of course. But equally, following lessons alone will only go so far. And that requires experience.

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Six recommended courses to help you refine your creative skills this September

Creative Boom

That presents a great opportunity for artists, designers, photographers, writers, and digital dreamers to embark on a journey of self-improvement and skill refinement. From graphic design to photography, creative writing to 3D animation, and UX design to digital marketing, these courses offer a gateway to a new career starting this September.

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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. Create a portfolio. For that, you'll need to create a portfolio to show people exactly what you're capable of.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Rafael has now been self-employed for just shy of four years, and his goal is to stay independent and continue to grow his practice. Having built much of his career designing creative marketing for movies and TV series, from digital and social media campaigns to one-sheets and OOH, this has posed a big problem. "As

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How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Freelancer

Just Creative

As a result, the history behind Bryant’s brand and his persona have become a powerful factor that differentiated Art of Sport in a crowded, $52 billion personal care market. Even though you’re not yet as famous as Kobe Bryant is, your personal story and portfolio are the only things you can rely on here. Short and to the point.

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7 Ways Freelancers Can Separate Themselves From Their Competition And Win Clients

Just Creative

With the government forming new protections for freelancers like the right to collect unemployment benefits, people are looking toward self-employment as a means to cut their ties to traditional corporate work more than ever. If there’s one single way to set yourself apart from others, it’s a portfolio.

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How to Get A Job as A Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

We will walk you through the essential steps to land your dream job as a graphic designer, from understanding the role and its requirements to building a standout portfolio and acing the interview process. Building your portfolio: Your portfolio is your ultimate selling point.