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Why we built an anti-social tool

This article was originally intended for the upcoming mymind.com blog, but it feels so personal to me, I found it fitting to share here with you.

by Tobias van Schneider

A clean, peaceful place to read your articles without distractions

The people who use mymind typically have an intellectual side. They like to think, learn and challenge themselves on their own time. So we knew this brand new feature was not optional: Reader Mode.

by Tobias van Schneider

Clear my mind: A serendipitous way to refresh your memory

Three years ago my business parter, Jason, and I sat down and started sketching out some of the early ideas for a tool we'd both been dreaming about.

by Tobias van Schneider

Semplice Black Friday – the only deal we do all year

We almost never do discounts on our products for several reasons. One being: We’re confident in their value and want customers who recognize that too. And yet, we loyally participate in Black Friday every year.

by Tobias van Schneider

5 favorite Semplice features you might have missed

I use Semplice nearly every day to create landing pages and websites, from hiring announcements to mini-portfolios for a pitch, to marketing pages for my various products and projects.

by Tobias van Schneider

Flag mockups that embody designing with pride

Flags are a universal statement of pride. Put anything on a flag and you give it power and prominence in people's minds.

by Tobias van Schneider

Home devices don’t have to be ugly

Not long ago, home assistant devices felt futuristic. Now they’re hidden in corners out of sight, all cords and black plastic.

by Tobias van Schneider

Why we moved DESK magazine from WordPress to Ghost

If you read DESK closely enough, you know we recently moved our entire system from WordPress to the Ghost platform. Here's the how and why.

by Tobias van Schneider

Business card design: A rite of passage for any designer

"Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it.”

by Tobias van Schneider

Why studios and agencies love building their sites with Semplice

Agencies and studios usually launch with a hip, viral-worthy website. Check back in oh, five years or so and that website hasn't changed. Not a single part of it.