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May 8, 2019

36 Shots from 36 Days of Type 2019

26 letters, 10 numbers, 36 Days of Type! Check out Dribbble Shots from the annual 36 Days of Type project.

May 7, 2019

7 design prompt generators to inspire your next project

What will you create today? Check out 7 design prompt generators that offer tons of creative briefs for every kind of designer. Perfect for whenever you’re feeling uninspired, looking to build your portfolio, or just want to flex those creative muscles. Cover Shot by Burnt Toast

May 6, 2019

What is the role of a Brand Strategist?

What is a Brand Strategist, why is this role important, and what does the job actually look like day-to-day? Five Brand Strategists tell all.

May 3, 2019

8 must-haves in your freelance design contract

Learn how to craft an effective freelance graphic design contract to help you take on new projects with clarity, structure, and security.

May 2, 2019

What's new with Dribbble's Hang Time NYC? Here's the low down

Hang Time New York City is right around the corner and we’ve got some exciting updates to share. Get hyped and check out the full schedule, speaker line-up, and exclusive workshops we’ve got in store just for you.

May 2, 2019

A look inside Trevor Basset's workspace at the Starbucks Creative Studio

Meet Trevor Basset, a Seattle-based creative and Senior Designer at Starbucks. Check out Trevor’s workspace at Starbucks’ Creative Studio, peep his design process, and hear all about his daily routine working in an open-office studio space.

May 1, 2019

9 tips for landing a job after design school or bootcamp

Product Design Recruiter at Facebook Carl Wheatley shares his tips for landing a job as a design professional entering the workforce. Cover art by BrandMills Studio.

Apr 30, 2019

Inspiration: Where to find it and how to keep it

Let’s face it—creative block is unavoidable. The real key is learning how to move forward from it. In a new Dribbble video, five of your favorite designers share how they fuel their inspiration and how they deal with feeling creatively stuck.

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.

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.