Desk of Tobias von Schneider

Semplice Black Friday – the only deal we do all year

We almost never do discounts on our products for several reasons. One being: We’re confident in their value and want customers who recognize that too. And yet, we loyally participate in Black Friday every year.

by Tobias van Schneider

The Weekly Elevator Pitch

Starting this week I'm introducing a new section in my weekly email called "The Weekly Elevator Pitch". [This is a work in progress idea, anything below might be subject to change] Why?I like the idea of giving readers and other people the chance to promote their own products or

by Tobias van Schneider

5 favorite Semplice features you might have missed

I use Semplice nearly every day to create landing pages and websites, from hiring announcements to mini-portfolios for a pitch, to marketing pages for my various products and projects.

by Surya Anand

A place for everything and everything in its place: How I use mymind as a designer

I discovered my love of design on the internet, and the internet continues to fuel it. And now with mymind, it all comes together in one place.

by Tobias van Schneider

The business of hype

You remember the days. When you anticipated a new album like a child on Christmas Eve. Or when Disney placed their special feature films “in the vault” before reissuing them 10 years later. Or when Black Friday actually offered exclusive, valuable deals worth standing in line for.

by Surya Anand

Beautiful portfolios made using Semplice in October 2021

Every week, we handpick two portfolios created with Semplice to feature on our Showcase. These are the best of the best, chosen by yours truly from hundreds of beautiful submissions.

by Tobias van Schneider

Flag mockups that embody designing with pride

Flags are a universal statement of pride. Put anything on a flag and you give it power and prominence in people's minds.

by Tobias van Schneider

Are we all converging into the same online persona?

I 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 observation, but one I'm struggling to put into words. This article is an attempt to describe this feeling.

by Tobias van Schneider

From a personal newsletter to a longstanding publication – DESK is 5 years old

I'll be honest. Staying consistent with a personal publication like DESK can be a challenge. And sometimes I don't. Yet here we are another year and hundreds of articles later.

by Tobias van Schneider

Home devices don’t have to be ugly

Not long ago, home assistant devices felt futuristic. Now they’re hidden in corners out of sight, all cords and black plastic.

by Surya Anand

Custom portfolios launched with Semplice in September 2021

Every week, we handpick two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Showcase. Now we've selected the best of the best, the top design portfolios featured in the Showcase this month.