Tobias van Schneider

Hi, I'm Tobias, a German designer living in New York. I'm the author of this blog, nice to meet you!

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6 May 2020 • 9 min read

Julie Kraulis’ timepiece drawings are an ode to detail

I first discovered Julie Kraulis' work at the A. Lange & Söhne boutique in New York. It was astounding.

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5 May 2020 • 2 min read

5 beautiful portfolio websites from creative directors

A creative director's website is the perfect reference for anyone creating a portfolio: They are focused on both beauty and strategy.

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5 May 2020 • 3 min read

Art deco will be the visual language of 2024

Who am I to say this? You're right. I can't tell for certain what will or won’t make a comeback, but I have a feeling Art Deco will. At least our own interpretation of it.

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4 May 2020 • 3 min read

Month two as a design intern: Lessons in perfectionism

Two months have flown by and I've had more responsibilities added to my plate as I train to become an efficient and more creative designer.

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29 Apr 2020 • 8 min read

The end of net magazine and the future of print

It's the end of an era, in the truest sense of the word. net magazine, which has been a source of inspiration for the design & tech community since the early days of the web, is shutting down.

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24 Apr 2020 • 2 min read

My favorite art director portfolios made with Semplice

A great portfolio requires a knack for curation and attention to details, and nobody knows that better than an art director.

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22 Apr 2020 • 3 min read

The Kawaiization of product design

Over the last year or two, I’ve noticed a certain style emerge in brand and product design.

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22 Apr 2020 • 14 min read

Design in Portugal 🇵🇹 featuring Koiástudio

For this addition to our Design Around the World series, we're looking at a place known quite well for its creativity and excellent design: Portugal.

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21 Apr 2020 • 1 min read

We’re on the expressway to the future

In the past several weeks, we have been truly *online* for the first time. We haven't experienced anything like this until now. While many of us had access to the internet before, this is the first time we are learning the significance of a new digital world.

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17 Apr 2020 • 1 min read

How to cheat your way into a design job

It used to be that your resume meant everything. Where you went to school, the grades you got, the sorority or fraternity you pledged, your years of experience in the industry. While that’s still true for certain industries, it’s not for mine.