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

Business card design: A rite of passage for any designer

"Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it.”

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.