Courtside:The Dribbble Blog
Sep 16, 2019
Jessica Molina's daily habits for growing a creative side-hustle
Balancing a full-time job, a side-hustle, and self-care is no easy feat — but Dallas-based designer Jessica Molina has a way of making it work. Go behind the scenes into her daily grind and walk away with some healthy habits you can start implementing into your own lifestyle.
Sep 13, 2019
5 soft skills every product designer should master
Getting hired as a UI or UX designer takes more than just an impressive portfolio and the technical chops to match. In this post, Eugen Eşanu explains the importance of communication when it comes to design, and shares the soft skills every product designer should master to be successful in their industry.
Sep 12, 2019
Beyond the digital toolkit: Emilee Rudd inspires us to go analog
In a new Dribbble video, get inspired to switch things up and think beyond your digital toolkit. We sit down to chat with designer Emilee Rudd who explains how leaving traces of our analog process can help us better connect with our audience.
Sep 11, 2019
Curb creative burnout: 8 techniques designers swear by
Let’s face it — creative burnout is very real and needs to be talked about more. Today, eight designers share their tried & true techniques for pushing past burnout. Lean on their advice the next time you start to feel overwhelmed and uninspired. Shot by Bea Vaquero.
Sep 10, 2019
How trying something new jump-started Gustavo Zambelli's design career
Graphic designer and illustrator Gustavo Zambelli went out for pizza one night and his life has never been the same. Find out how this designer unexpectedly kick-started his career and why he believes you should always try new things.
Sep 10, 2019
Hometown Pride: Stunning stickers inspired by cities across the globe
Our first-ever Weekly Warm-Up design exercise challenged designers to create a sticker celebrating their hometown. Feast your eyes on some of the amazing designs submitted and get inspired to join in on our next weekly design exercise!
Sep 9, 2019
Is full-time freelance design for you? Ask yourself these 7 questions
Are you considering a full-time freelance design career? Before diving in headfirst, ask yourself a few essential questions to make sure it’s the right move for you. Shot by George Vald.
Sep 6, 2019
Fresh highlights from August's Dribbble Meetups 2019!
August was a busy month for the Dribbble Meetup community! Check out some fun highlights and get inspired to attend a meetup near you.
Sep 5, 2019
6 overlooked typography tools in Adobe Illustrator
When it comes to typography, are you making the most out of the features Adobe Illustrator has to offer? We’re shedding light on six type tools you may have overlooked if you’re self-taught in the software or just getting started. Check them out for yourself! Shot by Razvan Vezeteu.
Sep 4, 2019
Get lost in this editorial illustrator's unreal imagination
This editorial illustrator’s work is anything but ordinary. Get to know Marly Gallardo as she shares the inspiration behind her work, how her creative career took off, & what she’s got dreaming up next.
Sep 3, 2019
Introducing Dribbble's Weekly Warm-Up
If you’re searching for the creative equivalent of a light jog around the block, you’re in luck. We’re excited to kick off a new weekly design exercise for the Dribbble community – THE WEEKLY WARM-UP. Learn more!
Sep 2, 2019
A typical workday for lettering artist & illustrator Carmi Grau
What’s life like for this superstar lettering artist? Check out Carmi Grau’s studio space for a small glimpse into her typical workday. Learn where Carmi draws inspiration from, and what she’d like to improve on as a creative.
Aug 30, 2019
5 accessibility tools to check your design's contrast ratio
With over 200 million people in the world who are visually impaired, web accessibility should be a top consideration in every designer’s process. Check out these five handy tools to help evaluate your design’s color contrast ratios, and start making the web more accessible for all. Shot by Pratik Patil.
Aug 29, 2019
Yes, you can! Outsmart impostor syndrome and design with confidence
We’ve all experienced impostor syndrome at one point or another. The key is learning how to deal with those negative thoughts when they start sneaking into our internal dialogue. Read on for a few strategies to overcome your creative insecurities. Shot by Lisa Engler.
Aug 28, 2019
6 handy animation tutorials to enhance your work
With motion design exploding, you don’t exactly have to be a trained animator to get your hands dirty in this space. Bring your designs to life with 6 handy animation tutorials from our friends at Skillshare — they are generously offering Dribbblers a 2-month free subscription to access the tutorials. Keep reading for details! Shot by Alaina Johnson
Aug 27, 2019
Making friends with marketing: A practical guide for designers
Learn how to improve collaboration with your marketing team to ensure a harmonious workflow. These six tips will help you set realistic expectations and keep an open line of communication for a smooth project delivery. Shot by Zara Magumyan.
Aug 26, 2019
9 tested UI design tips & tricks for a smooth development process
Knowing how to design with developers in mind will take you far in your career as a product designer. Read on for nine design tips that will not only streamline your own design process, but also save your fellow engineering teammates a ton of unnecessary time and effort during the development process. Shot by Alexa Pleiko-Izik.
Aug 23, 2019
5 useful Chrome extensions every web designer should try
Are you a web designer looking to add some efficiency to your workflow? Check out these five extra helpful Google Chrome extensions you didn’t even know you needed! Shot by Paul Muller.
Aug 22, 2019
Feeling creatively stuck? Try this illustrator’s process for instant inspiration
When it comes to illustration, half of the battle is coming up with the concept. If you’re feeling uninspired, product illustrator Radostina Georgieva has some techniques to break through creative block and generate brilliant ideas. Learn how Radost successfully manages client projects and structures her days for maximum creativity!
Aug 21, 2019
10 free UI kits to save you countless hours of work
Have you tried experimenting with UI kits in your web or mobile design projects? Download these 10 free and handy UI kits made by Dribbbers themselves! Use them to streamline your design process and impress clients with consistently beautiful and functional interface designs.
