Resources for Improving at your Design Job

If visual design is already required for your job, check out these slightly more advanced articles on the finer points of the craft.

• The #1 Way to Spice Up Your Designs (And Create a More Cohesive Brand). A good 201-level article for those who can create fairly neat, clean designs, but struggle with them being a little plain. Here's the easiest way I know to get a "boring" brand looking more interesting and professional. Enjoy!
• The Step-by-Step Guide for Pairing Fonts You’ve probably heard a TON of conflicting ideas about pairing fonts. I’ve tried to organize the (good) advice into one 6-step framework. I think it’s the best font-pairing guide on the web – but you be the judge 😎
• Starting a Project: Brand & Goals Tired of getting AWFUL design feedback? My top tip: get clear on goals with your team. I explain in-depth how deciding on design goals can make the whole process smoother. This video includes an actual client presentation of mine as an example 🙂
• 5 Practical Exercises to Learn UI Design (For Free). This is my go-to answer whenever someone asks "how do I upskill at UI design?". Well, do these 5 things.