How to think for yourselfA couple weeks ago we published this video for mymind.Nov 8, 20241262Nov 8, 20241262
The only deals we’ll do this year for mymind, Semplice & CarbonmadeToday, I’d like to focus entirely on the projects I’m working on and the special deals we prepared for only this week as a way to say THANK…Nov 28, 202335Nov 28, 202335
The difference between creative & uncreative peopleWhen witnessing something unusual or beautiful or otherwise striking today, our first instinct is to capture it, share it or both. We might…Oct 19, 2023551Oct 19, 2023551
How to make a copywriting portfolioTalk to any creative person about building their portfolio and they’ll tell you: copy is the hardest part.Oct 3, 202245Oct 3, 202245
Dos and don’ts for creating a motion design portfolioFor an animator or motion designer, a portfolio is a must.Sep 29, 20225Sep 29, 20225
An ancient, long-forgotten trick for doing good workIn this industry, we live and breathe productivity. We tap our forearms and inject articles about optimization and efficiency into our…Jul 26, 20223946Jul 26, 20223946
Why we built an anti-social toolOpening a social media app is like jumping into the sea in a raging storm. A wave of hot takes and political debates smacks you in the…Jul 11, 20223132Jul 11, 20223132
A clean, peaceful place to read your articles without distractions.The people who use mymind typically have an intellectual side. They like to think, learn and challenge themselves on their own time. So we…Jun 27, 202289Jun 27, 202289
The most advanced portfolio system yet: Semplice 6 is hereTen years ago, my co-founder and I started working on a new product called Semplice.Jun 9, 20221744Jun 9, 20221744
From a personal newsletter to a longstanding publication — DESK is 5 years oldI’ll be honest. Staying consistent with a personal publication like DESK can be a challenge. And sometimes I don’t. Yet here we are…Nov 3, 20211Nov 3, 20211
Are we all converging into the same online persona?AreI can’t put my finger on it, but over the last couple months there’s been a feeling growing inside me. Perhaps you can call it an…Nov 1, 20212Nov 1, 20212
✹ Flag mockups that embody designing with prideFlags are a universal statement of pride. Put anything on a flag and you give it power and prominence in people’s minds.Oct 28, 2021Oct 28, 2021
📱 Instantly elevate your product designs — Timeless, brandless handheld device mockupsHalf the work of a designer is presentation.Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Beautiful typography portfolios built with SempliceThese designers use Semplice to showcase and market their custom typography work. With full control to upload custom typography, set…Jun 8, 2021Jun 8, 2021
Published inUX Collective6 cheats to make your portfolio look redesigned — without actually doing anythingThe world moves fast. What was in style or considered beautiful ten years ago is not the same today. Likewise, your own taste and goals…Mar 22, 20212Mar 22, 20212
The best design portfolios of November 2020 made with SempliceOnce a week, we select two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Best Of Showcase. Here we’ve collected our favorites from…Dec 10, 2020Dec 10, 2020
The Kawaiization of product designOver the last year or two, I’ve noticed a certain style emerge in brand and product design.May 5, 202019May 5, 202019
My favorite art director portfolios made with SempliceA great portfolio requires a knack for curation and attention to details, and nobody knows that better than an art director.Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
Semplice vs. CarbonmadeAfter announcing last week that I’m now partner & co-CEO at Carbonmade, I’ve received a lot of questions about the difference between…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020