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My favorite type of designers
by Tobias van Schneider

My favorite type of designers

There are many types of GREAT designers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past two decades and what I learned is that they are all not measured equally. Below are some of my favorites for the various circumstances. (FYI: very rarely does a designer inherit
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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 Lack of funding, outdated curriculum, out-of-touch professors and exorbitant tuition costs are among the many reasons.
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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
by Tobias van Schneider

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
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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.
Photographer Cait Oppermann on the anxiety and reward of sharing personal work
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.
"Under construction"
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"Under construction"

Is your portfolio under construction?
The Mars Capsule Collection has launched
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.
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