Desk of Tobias von Schneider

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 Jon Vio

The best design portfolios of February 2021

With the new year in full swing, the Semplice family keeps growing as creatives of all kinds launch and redesign their portfolios.

by Tobias van Schneider

Got NFT? Crypto art for dummies

By now, you've likely already heard about Crypto art and NFTs. And even if you haven't heard about it, I'm certain you will hear about it within a week or two. Some pieces are already selling for millions of dollars.

by Tobias van Schneider

Photographer Cait Oppermann on the anxiety and reward of sharing personal work

Client work vs. personal work is a creative person's ever-present inner conflict.

by Tobias van Schneider

"Under construction"

Is your portfolio under construction?

by Tobias van Schneider

The Mars Capsule Collection has launched

Last year, we had the honor of designing the logo for the Mars 2020 rover mission in collaboration with NASA/JPL. Now, as we count the hours to the rocket's arrival on Mars, we're celebrating with a custom apparel line.

by Terri Lee

Presentation tips for designers

Presenting your work is a huge part of working in design. Even the best designers still need to pitch their ideas and sell their work. For many of them, that's part of the fun.

by Tobias van Schneider

The presentation tool that made our project manager a designer

The best tools are those that make you feel smarter, better or more confident. Like your task came so effortlessly, you might be a prodigy. Pitch is that tool.

by Tobias van Schneider

How do you improve your skills or pursue a new career when you still have a full-time job?

Many of us begin the new year with intentions to improve ourselves or pursue a dream. Then life gets in the way.

by Tobias van Schneider

The beginner's secret

They say “quality over quantity.” And for most things, it rings true: One or two real friends are better than a hundred fair-weather ones. A curated collection of quality clothing is better than a wardrobe of fast fashion. A single, carefully chosen gift is better than a dozen. Yet when