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 Tobias van Schneider

The UX designer hiring guide

The comprehensive guide to hiring a UX designer and getting a UX design job, brought to you by Semplice.

by Tobias van Schneider

How to write for DESK

In honor of our third year, we are sharing the principles that guide our writing on DESK.

by Tobias van Schneider

When your target audience is yourself

It's easier to build something for your target audience if you're in it.

by Tobias van Schneider

How to make a non-design portfolio

We talk about design portfolios a lot on this blog. But occasionally, we hear from people in need of a portfolio who are not designers: Writers, managers, strategists, and more who have great work, but don’t know how exactly to share it.

by Lu Yu

Design portfolio inspiration of August 2019

Once a week, we select two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Best Of Showcase. Here we've collected our favorites from the past month.

by Tobias van Schneider

7 beautiful portfolio refreshes from 2019

As thrilling as it is to finally launch your portfolio, the truth is that it’s never “finished.” As you continue evolving in your work and your career, your portfolio should evolve with you. Otherwise, it’s not doing you any favors.

by Tobias van Schneider

How to fire a client

Over the years, I’ve learned ways to spot a bad client from a distance. Most of it comes down to trusting my gut and recognizing red flags, so I can avoid taking on that client from the beginning.

by Tobias van Schneider

5 years of building with pride

A while back, I read that 90% of all startups fail within the first five years. That’s a scary prospect as a business owner, knowing your own company has a 10% chance or less of surviving.

by Tobias van Schneider

The look of an unprofessional designer

When was the last time you saw someone using a Hotmail or Yahoo address? For me, it was yesterday. And the day before that.

by Lu Yu

Design portfolio inspiration of July 2019

Once a week, we select two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Best Of Showcase. Here we've collected our favorites from the past month.