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Oct 17, 2023

Failure is Feedback: A/B Testing Lessons for Optimists

The sad truth is: most of your AB tests and experiments will fail. Or they’ll be too inconclusive to implement. Pick your poison.

Sep 19, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Website Portfolio Templates That Book More Clients

Don’t assume that just showcasing your work is enough to book clients.

Sep 12, 2023

4 Ways to Elevate Your Designs With Authentic Photos

Four ways designers can push themselves when deciding which photos to place in their projects, presentations, and pitches.

Aug 29, 2023

How to make (and keep) money as a freelance designer

Use this guide to establish strong practices and automate recurring processes so you can consistently grow your business and revenue over time.

Aug 25, 2023

The Remarkable Evolution of the Drawing Tablet: Why Designers Should Ditch the Mouse

The artist’s tools have seen radical transformations from the ancient caves of Lascaux to modern digital canvases.

Jun 29, 2023

A guide to mastering financial security: 5 tips from freelancing experts

Get actionable tips and lessons learned from financial experts who specialize in assisting freelancers and entrepreneurs!

Jun 27, 2023

This BIG mistake could cost you your job as a UX designer

Learn how to avoid the biggest pitfall in UX design. (Hint: It’s not just about the client.)

Jun 20, 2023

5 non-negotiable marketing tools every designer needs in 2023

From high-converting landing pages to email and SMS marketing, learn how to promote your work, connect with clients, and drive your business to new heights.

Jun 14, 2023

The Future of UI: Designers explore the creative possibilities of spatial computing

Apple’s Vision Pro and VisionOS are here to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and they’ve got UI designers all over the world buzzing with inspiration.

May 30, 2023

Why use motion in your designs?

Discover the magic of motion design and how to use it to simulate real-world interactions, optimize the user experience, detect design flaws early on, and so much more!

May 23, 2023

Avoid these 7 mistakes when designing a landing page

Designing an effective landing page that converts is no easy feat. In this post, we’ve lined up 7 mistakes you should avoid at all costs when designing a landing page.

May 20, 2023

21 must-have design freebies you can get on Dribbble

Gradient blobs - Free download

Upgrade your design toolkit with 21 must-have assets you can download for free on Dribbble. Happy designing!

May 16, 2023

5 steps to improve DEI representation in your creative work

Discover five essential steps to help you amplify representation, foster inclusivity, and create impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences worldwide.

May 2, 2023

7 impressive design system case studies by Dribbble's latest graduates

Learn from the best! See the impressive design system case studies completed by Dribbble’s latest Design System Course graduates. Explore each designer’s process and discover their secrets to success!

Apr 25, 2023

5 reasons your website design falls flat (and how to fix it)

Are you frustrated that your web design isn’t hitting the mark? Have you noticed a high bounce rate and lower-than-ideal time spent on the site? You’re not alone…

Apr 24, 2023

12 stunning examples of Risoprint designs to inspire your next project

In Bloom Risograph Print

Looking for ideas for your next project? Check out a collection of beautiful and creative risograph-inspired designs inspired by the 2023 graphic design trend, Risoprint.

Apr 18, 2023

5 tips to design better brand guidelines, faster

Brand Guidelines 2.0: Unlock the secrets to building scalable brand guidelines that actually get used – a modern guide for freelancers and teams.

Apr 6, 2023

From Graphic Design to Product Design: Meet Dribbble Grad, Timmera Lindsay

Read on to get inspired by Timmera’s journey from graphic design to product design.

Mar 28, 2023

5 reasons why web designers should use a proxy

What are proxy servers and why should web designers care? Check out a guide to making your web design projects and processes more efficient and effective.

Mar 13, 2023

7 Stunning Case Studies from Dribbble's UI Design Graduates

Showcasing the incredible work of our Introduction to UI Design course graduates! See how students tackled designing a new NFT Marketplace.