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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. Most freelance graphic designers will start with a lower rate and raise their rates over time as they build their portfolio and reputation.

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What successful creatives wish they'd known when they were fresh-faced graduates

Creative Boom

Don't play down your university projects Your portfolio is your calling card in the creative world and should reflect your skills, creativity and passion. Nobody will ever ask you what your dissertation was about, so a curated portfolio and a good attitude to develop is key." Really, though, that's missing the point of a portfolio.

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Observations of a portfolio reviewer

Creative Review

One good thing to come out of 2020 was the advertising industry’s united effort to help young creatives with loads of online portfolio reviews. As an ardent advertising educator, I did more reviews than usual, gave a portfolio webinar, and created a new Instagram platform called Mission Portfolio.

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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. Then, you'll be challenged with a final project that applies the skills of each course and peer feedback in a branding project suitable for a professional portfolio.

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Blog vs Social Media: Developing a Personal Brand as a Creative Entrepreneur

Inkbot Design

Blog vs Social Media: Developing a Personal Brand as a Creative Entrepreneur As a creative entrepreneur, your brand is big business. Defining your brand gives you a significant competitive advantage over those who don't have a presence online or on social media. Creating a personal blog helps to create a professional self-image.

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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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13 Creative Career Options and How to Land One

Inkbot Design

Digital marketing tactics such as social media campaigns and influencer marketing have allowed businesses to reach audiences worldwide in unprecedented ways. To get a job in game development, it's crucial to have a portfolio of work that showcases your skills. Designers with an eye for aesthetics can find great jobs in advertising.