Stories—the Design Blog by Dribbble

Apr 16, 2019

Freelancer tax saving strategies to start implementing in 2019

Tax season may be over, but it’s never too early to start strategizing how you can save even more money next year. Freelancers, this post is for you!

Apr 15, 2019

Behind the Design with Hoodzpah's Amy and Jennifer Hood

The Hood sisters take us behind-the-scenes as they explain the idea behind their custom swag design for the Dribbble Shop. Get to know the sisters better and learn some fun little-known facts about them—like what career their mom hoped they would pursue and what they studied in school!

Apr 12, 2019

Design a prototype in Adobe XD using their curated Fonts pack and you could win big!

Our friends at Adobe XD are at it again! They’re hosting another amazing Playoff. The team wants you to design a prototype in Adobe XD using a Font pack curated by designer Veerle Pieters. Get your designs in now!

Apr 12, 2019

How to create a UX portfolio to land your first design job

User Experience Design expert Sarah Doody shares 3 key things to consider when crafting your UX Portfolio to land your first design job.

Apr 11, 2019

A day in the life of Graphic Designer Francine Thompson

Get to know Francine Thompson, a Minneapolis-based Graphic Design student and intern completing her senior year in school.

Apr 10, 2019

10 Tips from team Dribbble for WFH success

Dribbble’s fully remote team shares 10 tips for work from home success. Cover art by Matt Brown.

Apr 9, 2019

Get an inside look at design life in Houston, Texas

Calling all Houston-based designers! The folks at Intrepid and Accenture are hosting a Dribbble Meetup in your town on April 25. Hear from the team on all things design life and community in Houston, Texas.

Apr 8, 2019

How to score a Dribbble Invite: 4 Tips for getting drafted

Are you new to Dribbble and not sure where to start? Maybe you’ve been trying to get an invite into the community but don’t know how? We’ve put together a list of 4 tips to help get your profile noticed and increase your chances of getting drafted.

Apr 5, 2019

How to build a Design System from scratch

The folks at Mokriya share their general process and approach to building out a Design System from the ground up.

Apr 4, 2019

The quirky and colorful freelance life of designer Hayden Davis

Get to know freelance illustrator and designer Hayden Davis. Based in New York City, Hayden is taking full advantage of the flexibility of his schedule and designing a life that’s perfectly suited for him. Get inspired by his colorful and playful office space and see what a typical workday looks like for him!

Apr 3, 2019

Dribbble Interview: Gamut's Shawn Scott on promoting a space for creativity to thrive

In this video interview, Shawn Scott, owner of the San Francisco based design studio Gamut, shares all things running a design studio and managing a team of creatives. Shawn explains how giving everyone a voice at the table is key to fostering a space for creativity to thrive.

Apr 2, 2019

Design at DocuSign: An inside look at the San Francisco design scene

The DocuSign design team is cooking up something extra special for their upcoming Dribbble meetup in San Francisco. Learn more about the event and hear from DocuSign designers on what it’s like working in a design-heavy city.

Apr 1, 2019

How to create a UX portfolio from scratch

User Experience Design expert Sarah Doody shares a few key strategies for building out your UX portfolio from the ground up.

Mar 29, 2019

The Freelancer's survival guide to tax returns

Managing your own freelance business and getting all of your tax paperwork together can be time-consuming and the antithesis of fun. Don’t stress! Today, our friends at Hyke show you how to take advantage of the best possible tax savings for your sole proprietorship or company. Cover shot by Chris Allen.

Mar 28, 2019