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Mar 2, 2020

An introduction to Risograph Printing (& how to start your first project)

Print isn’t dead! Learn all about the wonderful (and affordable) art of Risograph printing and how to start your very first Riso project.

Feb 28, 2020

How to know if design management is right for you

Are you destined to be an individual contributor or is design management more your style? We picked the brains of a few Product Design Managers to help you figure which career path is right for you.

Feb 27, 2020

5 passive income strategies every designer should consider

It’s never a bad idea to diversify your income sources! Here are a few strategies to build passive income using your creative skills. Use these to work smarter—not harder—and bring in some extra cash.

Feb 26, 2020

Lessons learned from 10 years of freelancing—A chat with Danielle Podeszek

Meet Danielle Podeszek, a freelance Graphic Designer based in Buffalo, New York. Learn how Danielle launched her freelance design career and get her tips for attracting the kind of work you want.

Feb 25, 2020

How to become a Product Designer

Want to get started in Product Design but not sure where to start? Here’s how to launch your Product Design career without having any previous experience in the field.

Feb 24, 2020

Advice on launching & growing a successful creative business

Do you dream of running your own creative business? We know it can feel overwhelming just getting started, so we’re turning to a few self-made entrepreneurs in our community to help guide the way. Here’s the advice they have to share.

Feb 21, 2020

Bold & Groovy: Exploring 70s inspired typography & lettering

The Seventies are making a comeback in design. Get inspired by totally far-out typography and find some helpful resources to help you experiment with this groovy trend.

Feb 20, 2020

The biggest mistakes I made as a new UX designer

Meet Joanna, User Experience Designer at Microsoft. Today Joanna sheds light on the three biggest mistakes made when first starting out in her UX career and the important lessons learned from each.

Feb 19, 2020

How to boost your online presence as a designer in 3 simple steps

Learn how to curate your online presence as a professional designer and maximize your digital footprint so you get noticed.

Feb 17, 2020

10 best free font resources for designers (2022)

On the hunt for some fresh new fonts to add to your collection? Here are some of the best resources on the web for downloading free, high-quality typefaces.

Feb 14, 2020

Love is (not) in the air: 12 unexpected Valentine's Day Shots we love

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air here at Dribbble… or not! We’ve got the perfect collection of not-so-romantic Shots to mix things up a bit. 🖤

Feb 13, 2020

Charting your creative path: Follow the vision or trust the process?

There are two different types of processes used to create. Which one do you lean towards? Danielle Evans sheds light on how to harness your state of flow and which type of workflow is best suited for a given project.

Feb 11, 2020

How to improve your UI design skills: 5 tips from the pros

Just getting started in UI design? Here are 5 ways to develop your skills and work your way towards designing better digital interfaces.

Believe it or not, the secret to becoming a great illustrator isn’t mastering your drawing skills. In this post, five illustrators share their tried-and-true habits for developing their skills and creating more meaningful work.

Feb 7, 2020

Download 10 beautiful desktop wallpapers designed by Dribbblers

Is your desktop itching for a visual refresh? Here are 10 stunning wallpapers designed by Dribbblers you can download right now.

Feb 6, 2020

Stuck in a bad design feedback loop? Here's what to do about it

We’ve all been stuck in a bad feedback loop. Learn how to spot crappy design feedback and evolve your processes to avoid it.

Feb 5, 2020

3 ways to experiment with latest UI trend—asymmetrical grids & layouts

Get inspired to try the fast-growing UI design trend—asymmetrical grids and layouts. Here are 3 simple ways to start experimenting with more dynamic, unbalanced design compositions.

Feb 3, 2020

A moodboard for the nostalgic designer: Vintage athletic-inspired branding

Explore the wonderful world of vintage sports branding and walk away with some tips for recreating this aesthetic in your own graphic design work.

Jan 31, 2020

20 NFL Logos Reimagined by Another Graphic Designer

In honor of Super Bowl Sunday 2020, we’re sharing a handful of fun redesign concepts of famous NFL team logos—reimagined by graphic designers and football fans in our community!

Jan 30, 2020

Super Bowl LIV: Tackling Design with the 49ers & Chiefs

Here’s a fascinating look into the world of NFL sports design from Design Directors at the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers—both teams facing off this Sunday at Super Bowl 2020!