5 Graphic Design Blogs to Boost Your Creativity

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You may have heard of famous artists who start their day with a specific habit to give themselves a creative boost. Something to get the juices flowing.   A visual artist might doodle something to activate their creativity, or a writer might have a short prose writing prompt to warm things up.   Creatives look…

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How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer

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Do you work a 9-to-5 job but dream of having your own freelance graphic design business, with happy clients who enjoy your creative work?   Do you think about having your own schedule and working as much (or as little) as you want? Does it occur to you that your employer is taking home profit…

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How to Stand Out as a Freelance Graphic Designer

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Have you ever caught yourself in a downward spiral, wondering how to get graphic design clients?   Wondering why clients would choose you as a freelance graphic designer? You know the feeling…when that nasty imposter syndrome starts questioning your capabilities.   It can be a doubly bad feeling when there’s a slow-down in inquiries at…

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How to Create a Graphic Design Portfolio That Attracts Clients

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You have your own freelance graphic design business and you’re wondering how to get new clients. You’ve opened the door… so where is the eager crowd of clients wanting your terrific services!?   Maybe you thought about improving your website and portfolio, but you’ve put it off, and the pressure to have billable projects is…

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How to Name Your Graphic Design Business

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When you decide to become a freelance graphic designer, you need to answer the question: What will my business name be?   We can help you to navigate this important first step, plus provide the knowledge and experience that will give you the courage to make an excellent choice. We have been where you are,…

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How One Freelance Graphic Designer Found Her Niche

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Have you wondered what it really takes to start a freelance graphic design business? Or maybe you’re read to take your freelancing full-time and are looking for real-life inspiration!   Our Aventive Academy graduates have done it all, and we’re sharing their stories with you in our Student Success series.   Today we’re speaking with…

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How Much Do Freelance Graphic Designers Make?

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Freelance graphic designers can make anywhere from $20 per hour to $250 per hour – and beyond! With that range in mind, how does your 9-to-5 wage compare? If you aren’t freelancing already, could you move from working for someone else’s profit to having your own freelance business?   If you are asking “Do freelance…

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5 Ways to Stay Focused as a Freelance Graphic Designer

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Does your freelancing career feel like a roller coaster: thrilling ups, terrifying downs, and mostly out of your direct control? Are you landing your ideal clients and making the money you always knew you could?   It’s hard to do it all — keeping your existing clients happy, marketing for new leads, and running the…

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How to Find Your First Freelance Client as a Graphic Designer

As an amateur, you might come across some tough breaks at the early stage of your career. But once you master your skills and upgrade your potential, nothing can stop you. Finding your first client as a freelance graphic designer can be intimidating. The good news is, it’s not as complicated as you expect.  …

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How to Grow Your Creative Business

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Is your creative business feeling stalled? Maybe you had some momentum and signed a few clients, but you’re not hitting the income level you want every month?   You’re not alone. When I first started my freelance business, I was working for a printing company during the day and building my graphic and website design…

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