Stories—the Design Blog by Dribbble

Mar 18, 2024

Crafting a Narrative: Mastering Storytelling in Your Design Portfolio

Ah, the art of storytelling—it’s not just for books and movies, folks. In the design world, your portfolio is your storybook, a curated collection of your best work that reveals your skills, process, and personality. But how do you turn this collection into a compelling narrative that captivates clients and employers alike?

Mar 11, 2024

How to Make Animated Social Media Graphics – as a Designer

As a graphic designer, you know just how difficult it is to make a splash in the hyper-competitive arena of today’s social media marketing. If you’re responsible for designing for social media, it’s your job to figure out how to make your assets stand out from the crowd, and that’s not easy.

Mar 4, 2024

Stop worrying. Love the AI bomb. But make sure you know how it works.

AI. AI. AI AI AI. Bored yet? Well at least Google’s crawlers are paying attention. But maybe they - and maybe you too - should read on, as all is not how it seems…

Feb 29, 2024

Why An Evolving Design System Is Foundational For Today’s Websites

From how designers, developers, and their colleagues in marketing come together to how businesses can deliver better digital experiences to their end users, let’s take a look at how design systems offer a solution for website owners’ critical business concerns.

Feb 26, 2024

How To Use AI To Build Websites Without Code: A Guide From Tilda

AI tools can become a personal assistant in a web designer’s work and save time on routine tasks. Together with professional designers who build websites on Tilda, we gathered some ideas on how AI can come in handy in the website creation process.

Dec 19, 2023

4 Web Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Gone are the days of aesthetics trumping experience. Today, web design is all about crafting immersive experiences that connect, captivate, motivate, and delight.

Nov 21, 2023

From Figma to SwiftUI: Designers, Here’s Your Technical Lowdown

As designers traverse the ever-evolving digital landscape, there’s an increasingly unspoken expectation: get technical or get left behind. Understanding the technical constraints of the platform you are designing for not only makes you a better designer, it has a significant impact on your team’s workflow.

Nov 14, 2023

The Magic of Details: How UX Microinteractions Transform Products

Oct 17, 2023

Failure is Feedback: A/B Testing Lessons for Optimists

The sad truth is: most of your AB tests and experiments will fail. Or they’ll be too inconclusive to implement. Pick your poison.

Sep 19, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Website Portfolio Templates That Book More Clients

Don’t assume that just showcasing your work is enough to book clients.

Sep 12, 2023

4 Ways to Elevate Your Designs With Authentic Photos

Four ways designers can push themselves when deciding which photos to place in their projects, presentations, and pitches.

Aug 29, 2023

How to make (and keep) money as a freelance designer

Use this guide to establish strong practices and automate recurring processes so you can consistently grow your business and revenue over time.

Aug 25, 2023

The Remarkable Evolution of the Drawing Tablet: Why Designers Should Ditch the Mouse

The artist’s tools have seen radical transformations from the ancient caves of Lascaux to modern digital canvases.

Jun 29, 2023

A guide to mastering financial security: 5 tips from freelancing experts

Get actionable tips and lessons learned from financial experts who specialize in assisting freelancers and entrepreneurs!

Jun 27, 2023

This BIG mistake could cost you your job as a UX designer

Learn how to avoid the biggest pitfall in UX design. (Hint: It’s not just about the client.)

Jun 20, 2023

5 non-negotiable marketing tools every designer needs in 2023

From high-converting landing pages to email and SMS marketing, learn how to promote your work, connect with clients, and drive your business to new heights.

May 20, 2023

21 must-have design freebies you can get on Dribbble

Upgrade your design toolkit with 21 must-have assets you can download for free on Dribbble. Happy designing!

May 16, 2023

5 steps to improve DEI representation in your creative work

Discover five essential steps to help you amplify representation, foster inclusivity, and create impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences worldwide.

May 2, 2023

7 impressive design system case studies by Dribbble's latest graduates

Learn from the best! See the impressive design system case studies completed by Dribbble’s latest Design System Course graduates. Explore each designer’s process and discover their secrets to success!

Mar 4, 2023