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Creative Launchpad exists to make graphic designers' lives better by helping them have a business that lives in alignment with their values, goals and life.

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Unlocking the creative flow: Setting the stage for uninterrupted inspiration

November 20th 2023Creativity is intrinsic to a designer’s career, yet as we all know, sometimes inspiration runs dry and we can find ourselves in a serious creative rut. For freelance designers, maintaining creativeRead more

Designing with purpose: The impact of socially conscious graphic design

November 14th 2023In a digital world where great visual content and brands have the ability to influence how people think, graphic designers have the unique opportunity to help make positive change. From social issuesRead more

Designing your worth: How to price your graphic design services

November 1st 2023When designers transition from employment to freelancing there are a few hurdles to overcome; a massive one is money. We all know that money is still a bit of a taboo topic in New Zealand society,Read more

Embracing Upskilling: a freelancer's journey to success

October 11th 2023Freelance life comes with some serious perks; being your own boss, prioritising clients and work you’re passionate about, and freedom of course. Yet that doesn’t mean it's easy, without theRead more

Finding success, the 2nd time freelancing

September 19th 2023“There are so many people that are afraid or just wait for things to come to them in life. If that's the way you are, it would pay to think seriously about whether the freelancer life is reallyRead more

Navigating business as a designer - Q&A from Brunch by the Beach Christchurch

September 13th 2023Are you struggling with setting the right price for your services? Or perhaps you're unsure about the most effective onboarding process for new clients? Abby, Nicole, and Serena, are three seasonedRead more

Managing your mindset as a designer - Q&A from Brunch by the Beach Christchurch

September 13th 2023This Q&A session explores the often-overlooked aspect of entrepreneurship: mindset. Nicole, Serena, and Abby, three designers, open up about the mental and emotional facets of running a business.Read more

Starting out and working in a design business - Q&A from Brunch by the Beach Christchurch

September 13th 2023From building a client base to understanding the importance of networking and keeping up with technology, to the value of 'passion projects' and the intricacies of agency work—this interview is aRead more

Crafting emotionally engaging websites

September 7th 2023Humans are meaning-makers. We are constantly seeking for a reason, a connection or a relation to the world around us. User Experience (UX) Design understands this principle intimately, it’s job is Read more

6 quick ways to edit the copy you get from your client

July 27th 2023For many web designers and developers, getting copy is the biggest hold-up in their project timeline. Often, clients haven't thought about their website content. They just want a website. So when youRead more

Hey designer - are you wondering how much web design could add to your business?

July 18th 2023From designing logos to print material, a business’s overall branding concept, marketing content, packaging, advertisements and so much more - there’s plenty of cool, creative stuff that rests onRead more

Natalie’s story: Breaking the stigma of the ‘9 to 5’ as a graphic designer

July 5th 2023Dolly Parton was certainly onto something about the whole ‘working 9 to 5’ business, and how you’re often barely getting by because it’s all taking and no giving. Which is why many of us turnRead more

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Rocketspark

The team behind Creative Launchpad work at Rocketspark, a code-free website builder platform by graphic designers, for graphic designers. We are dedicated to helping you create beautiful websites fast.

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Creative Launchpad is the community for graphic designers seeking business and design confidence. This is a place to learn, connect and be inspired. Welcome to the fam!

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A Rocketspark design partner creates websites for their clients on the Rocketspark platform. It is completely free to become a design partner and you can earn commission on your clients' sites.