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Death by a Thousand Buttons — from the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №268

by Tobias van Schneider

Death by a Thousand Buttons — from the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №268

Welcome back to DESK! New York threw us another perfect weekend so I took the Escape Machine down to Balthazar in SoHo for some overpriced eggs benedict (a Tobias favorite, although I prefer it at PASTIS in Meatpacking District, same owner, better food). While enjoying my brunch I watched the

How to write for DESK

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.

When your target audience is yourself

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.

How to make a non-design portfolio

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.

Design portfolio inspiration of August 2019

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.

7 beautiful portfolio refreshes from 2019

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.

How to fire a client

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.

5 years of building with pride

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.

The look of an unprofessional designer

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.

Design portfolio inspiration of July 2019

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.

Where design school got it wrong

by Tobias van Schneider

Where design school got it wrong

I notoriously did not go to university. So when designers ask if I think self-taught or school is better, I can’t give a fair answer.

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