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Objects of Affection — From the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №257

As always, if you missed last weeks email, its now on my blog. Last week I shared my big bucket list "Designs of my Dreams" with you. Feel free to forward this article to friends or colleagues if you like, its now open to everyone to read. Designs

by Tobias van Schneider

You can become a designer in 9 months – without leaving your current job

It wasn’t until recently you could even imagine pursuing a new career while working full-time in another one.

by Tobias van Schneider

Why studios and agencies love building their sites with Semplice

Agencies and studios usually launch with a hip, viral-worthy website. Check back in oh, five years or so and that website hasn't changed. Not a single part of it.

by Tobias van Schneider

How to instantly elevate your UX & UI designs

Half the work of a designer is presentation.

by Surya Anand

Beautiful online portfolios launched in August 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.

by Tobias van Schneider

Little portfolio tricks for new designers

As a designer, you're asked to solve problems all the time.

by Tobias van Schneider

The case against portfolio templates

Using a template for your portfolio does you and your work a disservice. I say it all the time. But you might assume (given the fact that I co-founded two portfolio tools that don't offer templates) that I say this to push my products.

by Tobias van Schneider

Passive designer phrases we should eliminate from our vocabulary

Despite their uselessness, these colloquialisms are pervasive among the creative community.

by Tobias van Schneider

7 pieces of portfolio advice from 7 years of running Semplice

In honor of Semplice’s 7th birthday, we’re sharing some of the best portfolio lessons we’ve learned over the years.

by Surya Anand

Inspiring online portfolios launched in July 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.