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Prominent Design Conferences 2020
Even the sharpest designers need to explore new ideas, learn about new techniques, and draw inspiration from other creatives to stay on top. We present a list of the most prominent design conferences to consider attending in 2020.
Miklos Philips
Miklos is a lead UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
Want Great UX Design? Drop Your Ego.
It’s essential for designers to recognize when an inflated ego starts to interfere with their work. Learning to overcome ego and foster creative collaboration is vital to creating great UX designs.
Cameron Chapman
Cameron comes from a design background and is the author of two web design books: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book.
The Higher Ground – A Guide to Design Ethics
An ethical approach to design is built on questions, not preconceived notions of right and wrong. But what questions should we ask, and how do we classify our answers?
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful connections through branding, illustration, and design.
Remote Working As a Freelance Designer
We chat with Toptal Design Lead Lubos Volkov—who’s worked remotely his whole career—about tips and strategies for balancing life, work, and the pleasure of a remote setting.
Luboš Volkov
Luboš is Toptal’s Lead Product Designer, and along with his team has led all design initiatives at Toptal since 2012.
Yours Truly, Freelance Design Advice
It wasn’t easy, but you looked uncertainty in the eye and made the biggest bet of your career. Now what? We’ve got an encouraging word for new freelancers and anyone who’s braved self-employment.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
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Pinterest for Designers – An Overview
When it comes to social media for designers, the first site that comes to mind is Instagram. But designers shouldn’t overlook the second-most-popular image-based social network: Pinterest.
Cameron Chapman
Cameron comes from a design background and is the author of two web design books: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book.
The Art of Virtue Signaling: Why so Many Brands Get It Wrong
Many brands overshoot the subtleties of virtue signaling. They preach, posture, and alienate the people they’re trying to impress. We explore how companies can bang their virtue drums better.
Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
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