Courtside:The Dribbble Blog
Oct 29, 2019
Building your skills? Consider open design
What is open design and why does it matter? We’re digging into the benefits and opportunities of an open design mentality and how it can be used for the greater good of the industry, now and in the future.
Oct 28, 2019
Why hiring an illustrator is important for your business
Don’t underestimate the impact of illustration when it comes to the success of your business. Here’s why thoughtful, commissioned illustration is an investment worth making.
Oct 25, 2019
7 UI tools for creating better digital color palettes
Color is one of the most important foundations for a product’s design language, so it’s crucial you choose your palette with intention! Check out these handy color palette generators specifically for UI design and help ensure the effectiveness of your designs.
Oct 24, 2019
Behind the Design: The breathtaking Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series
JP Boneyard takes us behind the scenes of what inspired him to usher the Fifty-Nine Parks Print Series to life, the incredible design talent he got to collaborate with, and what designers can learn from the disconnected experience America’s national park system offers.
Oct 23, 2019
6 must-read books that will shape your product design career
Whether you’re a seasoned product designer or just starting out in your career, the art of design is a life-long learning process. Check out a handful of books your fellow product designers love and recommend to you.
Oct 22, 2019
Break through fear and design with purpose, a chat with Amanda Ortiz
Designer Amanda Ortiz recently made some big changes to her lifestyle. On top of transitioning to a full-time design gig after freelancing for a few years, her new routine includes going vegan and taking small steps to live more sustainably — a new source of inspiration for her passion projects. Get to know Amanda as she shares her journey into design, how she tackles impostor syndrome head-on, and more.
Oct 21, 2019
5 design principles for building your first portfolio
Product designer Alex Muench has reviewed hundreds of portfolios from designers of all levels. Based on his observations, Alex explains how to craft a truly effective design portfolio that showcases your skills and thought process in a beautiful and compelling way.
Oct 18, 2019
Jeroen van Eerden's formula for designing perfectly balanced logos
The one and only Jeroen van Eerden joins us to share a behind-the-scenes look at his logo design process. Learn more about the grid-system Jeroen swears by and the most important factors to consider when designing a logo.
Oct 17, 2019
10 important questions you should ask in a product design interview
A Design Recruiter at Facebook shares the essential questions you should come prepared to ask in your next product design interview. Use these to gauge whether the role is right for you, and impress hiring managers with your genuine interest in helping their company succeed.
Oct 16, 2019
5 awesome (and free) iPad apps for graphic designers on-the-go
Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime. To fuel those lightning bolts of genius, you need an array of graphic design apps at your fingertips. These five free iPad apps will help you create stunning work, unchained from your desk. Shot by Bogdan Olimpiyuk.
Oct 15, 2019
Chill out, work smarter & enjoy the coffee — Freelancing with Aron Leah
Freelance graphic designer & illustrator Aron Leah joins us to chat about how he found his unique style and client-base, and why it’s so important for creatives to step away from the computer, slow down, and work smarter.
Oct 14, 2019
How to design a stand-out UX resume that gets you hired
A huge mistake that many UX design job seekers make is paying little attention to their resume. Learn everything you need to know about crafting a stand-out UX design resume and make a lasting impression in the hiring pool. Shot by Radostina Georgieva.
Oct 11, 2019
Community building at its best: Dribbble's September Meetups 2019
September proved to be chock-full of design events in the Dribbble Meetup community! These design meetups came in all shapes and sizes, with some featuring design talks, Analog Playoffs, workshops and more. Read on for a few fresh highlights.
Oct 10, 2019
Why consistent writing makes you a better designer
Believe it or not, there are many similarities between writing and design. Read about the different ways writing can help you improve your skills as a designer in your career and get some tips for exercising your writing skills.
Oct 9, 2019
5 common web design mistakes beginners should avoid
In this post, our friends at Komodo Digital shed light on the most common mistakes they see junior designers make when it comes to web design. Read on to learn what they are and how to avoid them. Shot by Peter Tarka.
Oct 8, 2019
Peak graphic design: Exploring the great outdoors with Lisa McCormick
What does a design career in the outdoor industry look like? Get to know designer and nature-lover Lisa McCormick for an inside look at her creative career and lifestyle working in this niche industry.
Oct 7, 2019
Your brand needs a social media design system—here's how to create one
Every brand needs a social media design system to best illustrate and align their personality, tone, and style across all of their online presence. Read on for a step-by-step guide for creating your very own social media design system!
Oct 4, 2019
3 positively clever ways to use negative space in logo design
Are you looking for some fresh new ideas to impress your clients? Try designing a logo that makes clever use out of negative space. Here are three different ways you can use empty space to your advantage in your next logo design. Shot by Mark van Leeuwen.
Oct 3, 2019
10 famous logos reimagined by another graphic designer
Do you ever look at a logo and think about how you would have designed it differently? These ten designers did just that and their interpretations are definitely worth sharing. Check out a handful of awesome hypothetical redesigns of some of the biggest brands of our time.
Oct 2, 2019
5 types of personal logos to brand your design services
We know how hard it is to design for yourself, especially when it comes to your professional logo. To help alleviate the stress, we’re showing you five different types of personal logos that work well for branding your design services. Shot by Jordan Kabalka.
