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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9 Sep 2019 • 1 min read

The UX designer hiring guide

The comprehensive guide to hiring a UX designer and getting a UX design job, brought to you by Semplice.

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6 Sep 2019 • 5 min read

How to write for DESK

In honor of our third year, we are sharing the principles that guide our writing on DESK.

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2 Sep 2019 • 1 min read

When your target audience is yourself

It's easier to build something for your target audience if you're in it.

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2 Sep 2019 • 4 min read

How to make a non-design portfolio

We talk about design portfolios a lot on this blog. But occasionally, we hear from people in need of a portfolio who are not designers: Writers, managers, strategists, and more who have great work, but don’t know how exactly to share it.

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21 Aug 2019 • 4 min read

7 beautiful portfolio refreshes from 2019

As thrilling as it is to finally launch your portfolio, the truth is that it’s never “finished.” As you continue evolving in your work and your career, your portfolio should evolve with you. Otherwise, it’s not doing you any favors.

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11 Aug 2019 • 3 min read

How to fire a client

Over the years, I’ve learned ways to spot a bad client from a distance. Most of it comes down to trusting my gut and recognizing red flags, so I can avoid taking on that client from the beginning.

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5 Aug 2019 • 4 min read

5 years of building with pride

A while back, I read that 90% of all startups fail within the first five years. That’s a scary prospect as a business owner, knowing your own company has a 10% chance or less of surviving.

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1 Aug 2019 • 4 min read

The look of an unprofessional designer

When was the last time you saw someone using a Hotmail or Yahoo address? For me, it was yesterday. And the day before that.

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28 Jul 2019 • 6 min read

Where design school got it wrong

I notoriously did not go to university. So when designers ask if I think self-taught or school is better, I can’t give a fair answer.

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22 Jul 2019 • 5 min read

Why you should keep your portfolio updated – especially if you have a job

I recently ran a poll on Twitter asking what people did with their portfolio once they got a job. The results were both surprising and not surprising.