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Oct 5, 2020

How to advance your UX design career from beginner to intermediate

Learn how to take your UX design skills from beginner to intermediate and build a 5-10 year career plan to achieve your goals.

Oct 1, 2020

The 6 most common mistakes new freelancers make (& how to avoid them)

Design experience isn’t all you need to be a successful freelancer. Here are a few common mistakes that new freelancers make. Knowing what they are from the outset will allow you to avoid them.

Learning design? Use these 6 tips to help maximize your design courses and master those new skills with confidence.

Sep 29, 2020

10 tax deductions every freelance designer needs to know

Tax deductions are your number one defense against a huge tax bill. Here are ten must-know tax deductions every freelance designer should know about.

Sep 25, 2020

Show off your design skills by crafting eye-catching iOS 14 layout themes

Designers—it’s time to show off your incredible skills. Apple’s new iOS 14 is the perfect opportunity for a new creative project. Get inspired to customize your mobile layouts with a stylish new theme.

Sep 22, 2020

Busting 5 Frequent Myths of Online Learning—and how School of Motion can help

Are you interested in learning motion design but don’t know where to start? In this post by our friends at School of Motion, we’re busting the most common myths about online learning, how their online animation curriculum will help you get the ball rolling.

Sep 15, 2020

The Entrepreneur vs The Linchpin: Which Type of Designer Are You?

Explore two distinct paths designers can follow in their careers. Read on to find out which type of designer you are meant to be.

Sep 11, 2020

Explaining UX Design to a 5-year-old

A few weeks ago, we challenged our design community to tell us how they’d explain UX design to a five-year-old… And you can bet we got all sorts of answers! Check out a few of our favorites.

Sep 9, 2020

First time remote? Here's how to set your team up for success

It’s clear that we’re settling in for the long haul with remote work, and that’s not changing anytime soon. To help set your teams up for success, Dribbble’s Head of Operations Chloe Oddleifson shares her top tips for building and maturing a fully remote org.

Sep 8, 2020

HEY just fixed everything we hate about email, and our minds are blown

We tried HEY—the new email service from the people at Basecamp. Now, we’re giving you the inside scoop on what all of the hype is about.

Sep 4, 2020

12 on point illustrations that accurately depict WFH life

Have you been working from home since the pandemic? If so, you can probably relate to at least some of these illustrations…

Sep 2, 2020

10 habits of successful freelance designers

Turns out, the most successful freelancers have a few things in common that set them apart from the rest. Here are 10 powerful habits every freelance designer should hone.

Aug 31, 2020

6 Great Frameworks for Understanding Others

Humans are the most complex beings to grasp. But if we challenge ourselves to decode their behaviors and emotions with a prudent framework, we can all become better designers. Here’s a good place to start.

Aug 27, 2020

Designer Aloke Pillai on turning side projects into businesses while freelancing

Designer Aloke Pillai joins us to chat about transitioning from a freelancer to a business owner, creating a financial runway while freelancing, and managing your mental limitations. Plus, he shares some invaluable advice for all entrepreneurial designers.

Aug 25, 2020

5 soft skills every graphic designer needs for a successful career

Too many designers overlook the importance of soft skills in their careers. In this post, we break down the five most important soft skills for you to master in your career, and how they’ll make you more desirable to both clients and employers alike.

Aug 19, 2020

How one freelance designer used Dribbble to build a global product studio

Founder and CEO of Pixelmatters André Oliveira joins us today to share his journey from freelance designer to global digital product studio. Read on to hear André’s inspiring story and best advice for making the most out of Dribbble.

Aug 18, 2020

5 reasons why creatives need alone time to thrive

Despite the fact that your alone time might not always feel particularly enjoyable, it may just be one of the keys to unlocking some of your best ideas. Here are 5 reasons why creatives need alone time to thrive, plus how to start carving out time for yourself.

Aug 12, 2020

7 reasons why now is the time to hire junior designers

We talk to eleven senior designers & recruiters who all agree we need junior designers now more than ever.

Jul 16, 2020

Ghosted as a freelancer? Here's what to do about it

What should you do when a client ghosts you? The answer depends. Here’s what you can do to rectify the situation in a few different scenarios.

Jul 9, 2020

10 ways to explain the job of a graphic designer to a 5-year-old

How would you describe the job of a graphic designer to a 5-year-old? We asked, and you answered… Today, we rounded up some of our favorite responses that are either spot-on accurate or downright hilarious.