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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

Graphic Designer Lindsay Muir on balancing work and play in her daily routine

Meet Lindsay Muir, Senior Graphic Designer at United By Blue. Get a glimpse into Lindsay’s lifestyle as she shares all of the different ways she incorporates both work and play into her daily routine.

Mar 27, 2019

How to design an illustrated map in 8 simple steps

In this tutorial, map illustration expert Tom Woolley shares 8 simple steps to create your very own illustrated map.

Mar 26, 2019

Fresh from Dribbble

We’ve been cranking away and shipping new features, updates, and goodies for you to bring your design life to new heights. Feast your eyes on this smooth lineup of fresh features you can now find on Dribbble.

How many different ways can the same subject be illustrated? Tons! Monday’s daily dose of inspiration is brought to you by designer Bailey Sullivan who shares 9 totally different interpretations of one of her favorite animals—the bird.

Mar 22, 2019

What is Design Thinking?

What is Design Thinking, why is it important, and in what ways can you implement the Design Thinking mindset when building out products? Six design teams share their thoughts.

Mar 21, 2019

Design Hiring: How to thoughtfully onboard a new designer

Jordan Koschei, Senior Designer and Developer at Lightstock
 shares 4 actionable strategies you can use to thoughtfully onboard new designers to your team.

Mar 21, 2019

Balancing productivity and self-care with designer Ashley Hohnstein

Meet Ashley Hohnstein, Senior Graphic Designer at Target and also an amazing lettering artist and illustrator. Check out Ashley’s sunny home-office in Minneapolis and get a glimpse into her life as a full-time designer and part-time freelancer.

Mar 20, 2019

Talk Shop: Behind the Design with Peter Laxalt

With the launch of the new Dribbble Shop, we’re excited to highlight some of the amazing designers behind the products for sale. This week, get to know Peter Laxalt, designer and co-owner at Laxalt & McIver. Peter gives us an inside look into his designs, explains what the Dribbble community means to him, and shares some fun facts about himself.

Mar 20, 2019

From full-time to freelance: A graphic designer's advice on taking the leap

Two years ago, Katie Cooper made the decision to leave her full-time job and pursue freelancing full-time. Fast forward to today, and her freelance design career is thriving. Read about Katie’s journey as she shares how she approached quitting her job, managed her finances, found clients, and all of the lessons learned in between.

Mar 19, 2019

Dribbble Interview: Building a design agency with Olha Uzhykova

In this video interview, get to know Olha Uzhykova, Product Designer and Co-Founder of the design agency Netrix. Olha is passionate about design though it hasn’t always been part of her life. Hear about how her background in business development and few web design courses changed the whole track of her life and career.

Mar 18, 2019

Canopy's Alex Pasquarella shares 9 inspiring landscape illustrations

Forests and mountains and waterfalls, oh my! Landscape lover and founder of Canopy, Alex Pasquarella, shares 9 favorite shots inspired by nature.

Mar 15, 2019

10 Podcasts for every kind of designer

Are you a creative on the hunt for new inspiring podcasts in your life? We’ve rounded up a list of 10 podcasts created for and by designers in all kinds of different design fields. Grab your headphones, sit back, and press play.

Mar 14, 2019

Announcing Dribbble's Hang Time NYC: June 6

Mark your calendars for June 6, as we’ll be hosting our bi-annual conference in the Big Apple and we couldn’t be more excited. Get a sneak peek of what you can expect at Hang Time NYC—a full-day inspiration fest for designers brought to you by Dribbble.

Mar 14, 2019

Freelancing in New York City with designer Molly Hensley

What’s life like as a freelance designer working in NYC? Illustrator and animator Molly Hensley shares her typical workday and gives us a tour of her inspiration-filled home office in Brooklyn.