Welcome to Creative Pulse — a vibrant community of freelancers and commercial creatives who are passionate about their craft.
This blog is a curated collection of resources for freelance creatives. This is where you will find articles and advice featuring some of the industry’s most renowned designers, photographers, video professionals, copywriters, and more.
We believe that success is more than just brilliant work. It’s about making progress, collaborating with people you respect, and upholding your values in every project you undertake.
These resources for freelance creatives are designed to inspire and guide you through the challenges and opportunities unique to this industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll find valuable tips and strategies to get ahead in your craft while staying true to your principles.
We delve into topics that matter to you – from navigating client relationships to adopting best practices in your workflow.
Our aim is to empower you to make choices that benefit your life and work.
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of commercial creativity. Through our articles, you’ll learn how to balance your creative expertise with our industry’s commercial demands. This is your space to grow, learn, and thrive as a creative professional who stands out for all the right reasons.
Creative Pulse recently partnered with Textbook to produce the Behance Portfolio Review at the Museum of Vancouver. Behance Portfolio Review May 14, 2015 Here’s a super-short timelapse produced by Chad Jones. It shows all 270 portfolio reviews that happened over the course of the night. There was a ton of talent in the room! 270 portfolio[…]
In 2013, I returned to Vancouver after nearly two years working as a freelance commercial photographer in Asia. The time away left me feeling disconnected from the local creative community. So I started searching. I quickly discovered that Vancouver has events that act as hubs for creatives in the advertising and marketing industry. Here’s my short list. Events[…]