Desk of Tobias von Schneider

Dear Young Designer, Part II

(this is a timely continuation of Part I of Dear Young Designer) → You don't need to become a grifter to be successful. I know it seems that way today (given the context of 2025), but trust me there is another way that's more meaningful and long

by Tobias van Schneider

5 favorite Semplice features you might have missed

I use Semplice nearly every day to create landing pages and websites, from hiring announcements to mini-portfolios for a pitch, to marketing pages for my various products and projects.

by Surya Anand

A place for everything and everything in its place: How I use mymind as a designer

I discovered my love of design on the internet, and the internet continues to fuel it. And now with mymind, it all comes together in one place.

by Tobias van Schneider

The business of hype

You remember the days. When you anticipated a new album like a child on Christmas Eve. Or when Disney placed their special feature films “in the vault” before reissuing them 10 years later. Or when Black Friday actually offered exclusive, valuable deals worth standing in line for.

by Surya Anand

Beautiful portfolios made using Semplice in October 2021

Every week, we handpick two portfolios created with Semplice to feature on our Showcase. These are the best of the best, chosen by yours truly from hundreds of beautiful submissions.

by Tobias van Schneider

Flag mockups that embody designing with pride

Flags are a universal statement of pride. Put anything on a flag and you give it power and prominence in people's minds.

by Tobias van Schneider

The mymind.com roadmap: A letter from the founders

Your mind is growing and so are we.

by Tobias van Schneider

Are we all converging into the same online persona?

I can't put my finger on it, but over the last couple months there's been a feeling growing inside me. Perhaps you can call it an observation, but one I'm struggling to put into words. This article is an attempt to describe this feeling.

by Tobias van Schneider

Home devices don’t have to be ugly

Not long ago, home assistant devices felt futuristic. Now they’re hidden in corners out of sight, all cords and black plastic.

by Surya Anand

Custom portfolios launched with Semplice in September 2021

Every week, we handpick two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Showcase. Now we've selected the best of the best, the top design portfolios featured in the Showcase this month.