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My 5 favorite writing tools
by Tobias van Schneider

My 5 favorite writing tools

I am the first to say we don't need more tools in our lives. Most new tools require us to learn new workflows and systems that, ironically, make our work more difficult.
The best design portfolios of February 2021
by Jon Vio

The best design portfolios of February 2021

With the new year in full swing, the Semplice family keeps growing as creatives of all kinds launch and redesign their portfolios.
Got NFT? Crypto art for dummies
by Tobias van Schneider

Got NFT? Crypto art for dummies

By now, you've likely already heard about Crypto art and NFTs. And even if you haven't heard about it, I'm certain you will hear about it within a week or two. Some pieces are already selling for millions of dollars.
Photographer Cait Oppermann on the anxiety and reward of sharing personal work
by Tobias van Schneider

Photographer Cait Oppermann on the anxiety and reward of sharing personal work

Client work vs. personal work is a creative person's ever-present inner conflict.
"Under construction"
by Tobias van Schneider

"Under construction"

Is your portfolio under construction?
The Mars Capsule Collection has launched
by Tobias van Schneider

The Mars Capsule Collection has launched

Last year, we had the honor of designing the logo for the Mars 2020 rover mission in collaboration with NASA/JPL. Now, as we count the hours to the rocket's arrival on Mars, we're celebrating with a custom apparel line.
Presentation tips for designers
by Terri Lee

Presentation tips for designers

Presenting your work is a huge part of working in design. Even the best designers still need to pitch their ideas and sell their work. For many of them, that's part of the fun.
The presentation tool that made our project manager a designer
by Tobias van Schneider

The presentation tool that made our project manager a designer

The best tools are those that make you feel smarter, better or more confident. Like your task came so effortlessly, you might be a prodigy. Pitch is that tool.
How do you improve your skills or pursue a new career when you still have a full-time job?
by Tobias van Schneider

How do you improve your skills or pursue a new career when you still have a full-time job?

Many of us begin the new year with intentions to improve ourselves or pursue a dream. Then life gets in the way.
The beginner's secret
by Tobias van Schneider

The beginner's secret

They say “quality over quantity.” And for most things, it rings true: One or two real friends are better than a hundred fair-weather ones. A curated collection of quality clothing is better than a wardrobe of fast fashion. A single, carefully chosen gift is better than a dozen. Yet when
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For ONE magazine, print is far from dead
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