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That thing that you loved (before you googled it) — from the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №266

by Tobias van Schneider

That thing that you loved (before you googled it) — from the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №266

Welcome back to DESK! I hope you had a lovely weekend. We had some lovely weather in NYC so I spent my Saturday a couple hours on The Escape Machine driving through Manhattan. You can't stop at a red light without someone talking to you, this motorcycle is

The publishing curse

by Tobias van Schneider

The publishing curse

There’s an easy shortcut to success as an online publisher. But it comes at a cost to both the publication and its readers.

6 cheats to make your portfolio look redesigned – without actually doing anything

by Tobias van Schneider

6 cheats to make your portfolio look redesigned – without actually doing anything

A good portfolio is a current portfolio. But undertaking a full redesign every year feels daunting. Thankfully, that’s not necessary.

The future is looking a lot like the past: The return of Y2K aesthetic

by Tobias van Schneider

The future is looking a lot like the past: The return of Y2K aesthetic

The backlash against minimalism has sent 2020, once considered “the future,” searching for inspiration in the past. Specifically, to the year 2000.

Ads used to turn heads. Now they turn on ad blockers.

by Tobias van Schneider

Ads used to turn heads. Now they turn on ad blockers.

Often, nostalgia gives an undeserved sparkle to memories. We remember the “good old days” with fondness and judge the present more harshly. We glaze over the bad times and remember only the pleasant ones, convinced things were better then. This is not the case with the Golden Age of Advertising.

How to write an article

by Tobias van Schneider

How to write an article

Sit down. Write the article. You’re done. You have an article. Is it a good article? Probably not. That’s OK. Write another one. Now do it again. Another time. Write one more. And another. Keep writing, one article at a time. Now you have 10 articles. Are all

The old artist couldn't sell their work. The new artist sells their soul.

by Tobias van Schneider

The old artist couldn't sell their work. The new artist sells their soul.

Vincent van Gogh, universally considered one of the greatest artists of all time, sold just a few paintings while he was alive. He painted nearly 1,000 pieces during his life, but only found fame after his death.

The creative business school with no teachers, homework, text or tests

by Tobias van Schneider

The creative business school with no teachers, homework, text or tests

It’s no secret that traditional education, at least within the United States, is failing. Lack of funding, outdated curriculum, out-of-touch professors and exorbitant tuition costs are among the many reasons.

My 5 favorite writing tools

by Tobias van Schneider

My 5 favorite writing tools

I am the first to say we don't need more tools in our lives. Most new tools require us to learn new workflows and systems that, ironically, make our work more difficult.

The best design portfolios of February 2021

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.

Got NFT? Crypto art for dummies

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.

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