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Apr 30, 2019

Behind the Design with Joanna Behar

Joanna Behar takes us behind-the-scenes as she explains the idea behind her Just Keep Going inspiration pack, now available for sale in the new Dribbble Shop. Joanna also shares some fun little-known facts about her—like how she ended up seeing a Math Psychologist while in school, and why she’s thankful she got fired from her first design job!

Apr 29, 2019

Get to know Product Designer and Muralist Liviana Popa

Product Designer and Muralist? Now that’s in interesting combination! Get a glimpse into the life of designer Liviana Popa based in Bucharest, Romania. Livi is constantly looking to learn new skills and grow as a creative. Check out what she’s working on now and hear what inspires her work.

Apr 26, 2019

How to approach your UX Portfolio as a Mid or Senior level designer

Seasoned UX designers, this one’s for you. UX expert Sarah Doody shares the essential things you need to include in your UX portfolio to level up your career and get that next design job you want.

Apr 25, 2019

Andrei Robu on life as a creative in colorful Barcelona, Spain

Get to know designer Andrei Robu as he takes us around his sunny home office in Barcelona, Spain. Andrei shares all things inspiration and what it’s like living in a vibrant and exciting city.

Apr 24, 2019

5 steps for running a successful remote brand sprint

Have you heard? RealtimeBoard has rebranded as Miro! They’ve recently debuted their new branding, inspired by the Spanish painter Joan Miró. Read about how the team ran a successful brand sprint in only 3 hours as a distributed team.

Apr 23, 2019

Step-by-step illustration tutorial with Tatiana Bischak

The talented illustrator and texturing master Tatiana Bischak joins us today to share her illustration process for her piece 12 Yummy Doughnuts.

Apr 22, 2019

Career change inspiration: From Graphic Designer to Illustrator

Are you thinking about making a career change but have no idea where to start? Drawing on his own story, Thomas Rohlfs shares why he ditched a career in Graphic Design for Illustration and the steps he took to make a successful transition into another creative field.

Apr 19, 2019

4 unique productivity apps for ultimate creative focus

“Harder, better, faster, stronger” isn’t just for Daft Punk, it’s for your work day. If your current daily work output is looking a little weak, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve polled our community and handpicked 4 productivity tools that are not only fun to use but will also launch you into that sweet creative state of flow we all know and love.

Apr 18, 2019

Dribbble Interview: Bridging the gap between design and development at Webflow

In an exclusive video interview with Webflow’s Co-founder and Brand Design lead, the team shares their unique process for launching new products and the marketing strategy behind them.

Apr 18, 2019

Freelancing on-the-go with designer and illustrator Carra Sykes

With a home renovation going on, Carra Sykes is fully embracing flexibility when it comes to where she works. Get inspired by Carra’s can-do attitude as she shares her favorite make-shift workspaces and the positive aspects of an inconsistent routine.

Apr 17, 2019

Bringing the community together at 15 Dribbble Meetups this March

Your March Dribbble Meetup recap is here! Whether it’s a handful of folks meeting up for a casual chat, or one hundred designers filling an event space to learn more about design, Dribbble Meetups are an amazing thing—and March Dribbble Meetups were no exception!

Apr 16, 2019

Character designer Jerrod Maruyama on how to illustrate with purpose

Meet Jerrod Maruyama, a freelance illustrator specializing in character design and all things cute. In this exclusive video interview, Jerrod explains the key difference between art and illustration and how to find your own voice as a creative.

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!

Adobe XD Playoff: Prototype. Rebound. Win!

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

Work From Home

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

Announcing: Dribbble Meetup Houston

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.