Design - The DESK Magazine

The best designers are artists

As a young designer, I would have done everything to convince you that designers are not artists.

What makes me a designer?

This question crossed my mind enough times recently that I went into the DESK archives to find my own answer. To my surprise, there wasn’t one. I’ve never written about it, not until today.

by Tobias van Schneider

When did our tools become our religion?

Designers love to argue about design tools. Some treat it as their religion, as if their design tool is the only thing that gives them meaning or an identity.

by Tobias van Schneider

On finding your niche

We are constantly researching and discovering new creative people in our line of work. The ones who rise to the surface usually have something in common.

by Tobias van Schneider

Give me the boring design jobs

You're a designer. You want to work on the cool stuff. You want to design the logo that everyone will recognize. The app interface that millions of people will touch. You want to do the work that is seen, recognized and applauded.

by Tobias van Schneider

Where are our design heroes?

If you asked a young designer 20 years ago who their design heroes are, you'd hear some familiar names.

by Tobias van Schneider

An unsolicited portfolio review featuring creative practice, With Conviction

We’re back this week with another portfolio review that nobody asked for. Just us, admiring our favorite portfolios and analyzing what makes them work so well.

by Surya Anand

Beautiful portfolios launched with Semplice in January 2022

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.