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mymind updates you might have missed

We've released so many improvements and updates for mymind recently, these are old news by now.

Red flags to watch for with potential clients

After managing many client relationships over the years, I’ve learned the most important rule when considering a new client is to trust your gut. If I have a bad gut feeling about a client, it proves to be accurate later in the relationship.

by Tobias van Schneider

Wild idea: Work on your portfolio while you have a job

I realize my love of portfolio building may be the exception. For many people, working on a portfolio is associated with dread. They know they need to do it, yet they always push it down their priority list. A portfolio is always hanging over a designer's head.

by Lu Yu

The best design portfolios of March 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

The problem with free

The software and app market has evolved immensely within the last 30 years. Think about it: Consumer software barely existed just 20 years ago. At that time, it was mostly large enterprise software or companies focused on developing software for professionals.

by Tobias van Schneider

The day you became a better designer

This blog rarely addresses subjects such as "How to solve UX problem XYZ" or "How to set up a perfect grid" for a reason. While these are valid topics and plenty of other platforms publish articles about them, they have no place here.

by Tobias van Schneider

Less quality, less motivation

I often receive emails from other creatives looking for career advice. I suppose it’s due to my habit of sharing strong opinions all over the internet. Or maybe it’s because I’m not afraid to get a little vulnerable online as well, especially in my private newsletter.

by Tobias van Schneider

From freelance to full-time

With the popularity of freelancing, it’s easy to assume most of us want to escape our 9 to 5s and live the flexible freelance life. For some though, it’s the other way around.

by Lu Yu

The best design portfolios of February 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

How to tame a bullshitter

We’ve all known this person at work.

by Tobias van Schneider

Common portfolio mistakes you might be overlooking

Thanks to Semplice, I see new portfolios every day that inspire me. I also see lots of portfolios with great potential that could be improved with a bit more attention to detail.