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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.

by Tobias van Schneider

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

by Tobias van Schneider

Will you read this?

If there is one thing I’ve learned in six years of blogging, it’s that the pieces I enjoy writing the most are usually read the least.

by Jon Vio

The best design portfolios of December 2020

Once a week, we select two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Best Of Showcase. Here we've collected our favorites from the month of December.

by Jon Vio

The best design portfolios of November 2020

Once a week, we select two portfolios created with Semplice to feature in our Best Of Showcase. Here we've collected our favorites from the past month.

by Tobias van Schneider

Design in Greece 🇬🇷 featuring The Birthdays Design

Our latest addition to the Design Around the World series welcomes The Birthdays Design, an art direction and graphic design studio based in Athens.

by Jon Vio

Monthly portfolio inspiration of October 2020

With summer over and the year winding down, this is the perfect time to finish your portfolio. It's been impressive to see incredible portfolios sent our way this month, from photographers and industrial designers to 3D design studios. Here are my latest favorites to keep you inspired. *We make no