Stories—the Design Blog by Dribbble

Aug 24, 2020

10 online design tools you never knew you needed

In this guest post by designer Vera Vashkovska, Vera shares a list of her favorite online tools for graphic design & web design. Plus, why you should try using them too.

Aug 21, 2020

A Collection of Beautiful Music Festival Branding to Inspire You

Anyone else longing for the days of jamming out at your favorite music festival? Today we’re looking back on logo design and branding from music festivals past.

Aug 20, 2020

How to tell business stories through design: A 9 step process

Ready for a lesson in visual storytelling? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help your design team create an engaging business story of your own.

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 17, 2020

Choosing typography for web design: 5 things you need to consider

A website’s typography is one of the most important and impactful influencers of user experience. Here are 5 factors to consider when choosing typefaces and fonts for web design.

Aug 14, 2020

Incredible 3D illustrations of famous fictional places

3D illustrators give your favorite fictional locations a whole new look. Think you’ll be able to recognize them all?

Aug 13, 2020

3 additional income streams to explore as a graphic designer

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the idea that the only way to make more money as a designer is to get more clients, bigger projects, or work more hours. Here are some additional income streams all designers should consider—some of which require much less time and effort with a higher return.

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.

Aug 11, 2020

20 Skills Design Software Won't Ever Replace

A list of very important human skills great designers have that software never will—no matter how advanced developers get.

Aug 10, 2020

How to target your design portfolio to get the client you want

We all have that dream client we really want to work with. Maybe it’s a particular company, or maybe it’s a more general industry. Regardless, your portfolio is a key component of your strategy to actually get those clients and land the freelance design jobs you want.

Aug 7, 2020

✨ Design For The Signs—Dreamy Shots Inspired by The Zodiac

A collection of graphic design and illustration dedicated to each sign of the Zodiac.

Aug 6, 2020

Card Tricks: 5 Tips for Designing an Ace Deck of Playing Cards

Have you ever wanted to design your own deck of playing cards? In this post, designer James Round explains how to create a beautifully bespoke Ace deck of cards

Aug 5, 2020

The Beginner's Guide to Product Packaging

Believe it or not, packaging design is easier than you think! In this guide, learn everything you need to know to create stand-out product packaging.

Aug 4, 2020

5 Different Paths to Becoming a Designer

Five design professionals share their different paths into the design industry, what their experience was like, and lend some advice to those building their own careers in design.

Aug 3, 2020

One Task At A Time: The Key To Achieving Deep, Focused Work

Dribbble’s Head of Operations shares four tips for avoiding distractions in a remote work environment and how to achieve more deep, focused work.

Jul 31, 2020

Cosmic design to inspire your next stellar project

From illustration, to logo design, packaging, and UI, the Dribbble community has its design sights set on the skies… and beyond. Check it out!

Jul 30, 2020

6 coffee table books filled with endless design inspiration

If you’re looking for a source of visual inspiration that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to get your hands on, one of the best sources is a coffee table book. Here are some of our favorites.

Jul 29, 2020