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Nov 27, 2019

Designer Gift Guide 2019: The best holiday gift ideas for designers

‘Tis the season, Dribbblers! Whether you’re shopping for a graphic designer, UX designer, typography maven, or any manner of design geek, we’ve got plenty of unique gifts in our 2019 Designer Gift Guide!

Nov 26, 2019

A love for letters: Get to know type designer Mark Caneso

Get to know Type Designer, Graphic Designer, and Lettering Artist Mark Caneso! Catch a glimpse of his current freelance life where Mark moves to a new state every year, and learn why he’s all about embracing the unfamiliar.

Nov 25, 2019

Beyond the salary—3 other factors designers seek out in a job

If you want to attract top design talent, you need to know what designers are looking for in their careers—aside from a competitive salary. Here are three other important factors designers said they seek out in a job.

Nov 22, 2019

Here are the top 4 design skills you need to learn for 2020

What are the most important skills designers identified as wanting to learn in the next few years to advance in their careers? We’re revealing the top four responses from our global design community and sharing some resources to help you level-up in these areas.

Nov 21, 2019

New design job? How to negotiate your salary like a pro

Know your worth and get paid what you deserve: Here are some best practices for approaching the salary conversation in a design interview. Follow these tips, and you’ll be negotiating like a pro in no time.

Nov 20, 2019

Top 3 U.S. states with the highest designer salaries

When it comes to designer salaries, what are the best states with the best buck? Here are the top three paying states for designers in the United States.

More than 17,000 design professionals across the globe shared their insights into where the design industry is and where it’s heading. Learn more about Dribbble’s Global Design Survey and explore findings behind designer salaries, career trends, and what’s next for your design discipline.

Nov 18, 2019

The Evolution of Web Design: 2000 - 2004

Ready for a blast from the past? Explore web design in the early 2000s where personal websites, Wikipedia, and the earliest internet meme emerged. Enjoy this fascinating timeline of web design’s evolution between 2000-2004.

Nov 15, 2019

Don't overlook these 5 open enrollment elements

Mark your calendars because it’s open enrollment time! We’re breaking down the big elements self-employed creatives need to consider—from health insurance to retirement, and everything in between.

What is product illustration and why are tech companies suddenly embracing this art form? Get a break down of this niche form of illustration and walk away with some practical tips to get started.

Who’s ready to spread good vibes all season long? Brand new items have just hit the Dribbble Shop, and we’re here to tell you all about the inspiration behind the collection designed by Dribbbler Aron Leah. We’re calling it—The Good Vibes Capsule Collection. Get the inside scoop!

Nov 12, 2019

The ultimate guide to hiring with design exercises

Using ethical design exercises and treating applicants with operational empathy isn’t just good practice; it also makes a ton of sense for your business. In this handy guide for hiring managers, learn how to attract top-talent by incorporating ethical design challenges into your interview process.

Nov 11, 2019

Taking a chance on design: How this designer found her dream career

Visual designer and illustrator Tyler Elise Blinderman joins us today to share her inspiring path into design, and why taking risks and doing what scares you is the most important thing you can do to continue growing and learning in your craft.

Nov 8, 2019

What happens when designers gather IRL: October's Dribbble Meetups

Hundreds of designers gathered around the globe last month to talk shop, share tips, and participate in design discussions—from how to maximize your presence on Dribbble, to whether designers should learn to code, and much more. Check out a few awesome highlights from October’s Dribbble Meetups 2019!

Nov 7, 2019

Design is a long game: Invaluable advice from freelancer Lisa Engler

In a new Dribbble video, we sit down with the one and only Lisa Engler! Lisa gives us a glimpse into freelance life, tells us all about how she got started as a designer, and shares some solid advice for building a successful career in design.

Nov 6, 2019

Should designers code? Here's 4 reasons why

As a designer, should you invest time and effort into learning how to code? Here are four major reasons why having this dual skill set will change the way you approach design and help propel your career forward.

Nov 5, 2019

'Be a design chameleon'—Going full-time freelance with Michael Penda

Just a few months ago, brand designer Michael Penda decided to give his side-hustle the full-time treatment. Get to know the talented self-taught designer as he shares how freelance life has been treating him, and get inspired to embrace your inner design chameleon.

Nov 4, 2019

3 design storytelling tips to help you nail your UX interview

Like most people, hiring managers are more captivated by stories than facts or data alone. There’s no better way to shine during an interview than by sharing a few compelling stories about your best design work. Read on for a Design Recruiter’s storytelling tips to help you stand out in the hiring pool.

Nov 1, 2019

The Evolution of Web Design: The 1990s

What do chatrooms, Space Jam, and pizza delivery have in common? They all surfaced the web in the 1990s! Take a trip down memory lane and get a run-down of how web design evolved in the first decade of its existence.

Oct 31, 2019

Get in the spooky spirit with these scary good designs—Peek if you dare!

Get in the spooky mood with a handful of Shots designed to make you scream with delight and bring out your inner creepy!