In this post, we explore 12 product design case studies and discuss how to come away with meaningful answers to all of your questions about product designers.
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Asking Not Asking #29: Rethinking It All
Taking time off made me realize how fast-paced my work and life was. I might want something different. How do I decide without uprooting my entire life?
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Join the WNW Community at House of Vanity: A Self-Reflective Party
Working Not Working invites you to celebrate YOU at "House of Vanity: A Self-Reflective Party" on Tuesday, December 17th at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. With two floors and multiple rooms, it's our biggest venue yet.
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Jason Raish’s Illustrations Are Detail-Obsessed Yet Rich with Dynamic Juxtapositions
The New York-based illustrator not only combines hyper-realism and incredible attention to detail with playfully imaginative concepts for clients like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Nike, and Facebook—he did so for two different projects on this magazine you’re reading right now.
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Asking Not Asking #28: Burned Out on Social Media
Is it necessary to post on social media daily? Will we lose work if we’re not sharing like everyone else? How can I get rid of my anxiety and have a more reasonable approach to all of this?
Read MoreMotion Graphic Designer Job Descriptions, Salary, and All Things Hiring
If you want to write a motion graphic designer job description, browse portfolios, or write cold emails to talented designers, this post has everything you need to get started.
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Illustration by WNW Member Simon Flöter
The Bad Physics of Meritocracy
There is no formula for becoming a successful creative, but even we are bound by the laws of physics. Our motivational advice mirrors high school science books: move your mass. Take risks and gain momentum. Orbit positively charged people. In the face of these constants, there is a variable often unconsidered.
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The Collected Works Overhauled Their Portfolio Site. Here’s What They Learned in the Process.
New York-based studio The Collected Works recently overhauled their portfolio site, and it’s a statement piece in itself, worthy of the same attention as any creative project that it houses. So we talked to founders Justin Colt and Jose Fresneda to pick their brain on some of the do’s and don’t’s that frame how The Collected Works presents itself.
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Illustration by WNW Member Holly Stapleton
Creative Real Talk: Do You Like Your Own Work?
“Very few creatives want to talk about whether they actually like their own work. This is especially true in our culture of self-promotion, where many artists are forced to feign confidence when discussing their work and ease when describing their process.”
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Asking Not Asking #27: Looking to Leap
It is a wonderful stable job with good benefits so the thought of leaving something so steady is scary. But my dream is to do something focused more on spirituality/new age modalities and/or personal development…
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Illustration by WNW Member Murphy Phelan
The Changing Tides of Creative Trends
“How do we spot trends, the ones that transport us to the greatest interpretation of our work? They’re easy if you know where and how to look. Trends are cyclical, therefore predictable.”
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The One Club & Working Not Working Want YOU to Enter the ADC 99th Annual Awards
We talk to the One Club about the ADC’s 99-year history, how the organization has helped to elevate the creative conversation, and why lowering the barrier to entry for small studios and freelancers has created excitement in the jury rooms and a bright future.
Read MoreHow to Get a UX Design Job
So how does a UX designer not only get a job but make sure it’s a good one? As you might guess, it requires more than hard skills and proficiency in prototyping tools.
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Asking Not Asking #26: Trying to Break the Cycle
When I think of working on my side project, I get overwhelmed then think about how little energy I have then feel guilty and the cycle happens over and over…What can I try to get inspired enough to make my idea real and get closer to doing the work I really want to do?
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Photography by WNW Member Ben Sellon
Meet Mt. Freelance, an Online Course Built to Take Your Career to New Heights
If you’re looking to start living the freelance dream, continue basking in it, or are simply looking for ways to fine-tune your independence, meet Mt. Freelance, a 4-level, 33+ lesson online video course built with practical steps to become a master of your freelance career.
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Photo by Jack Dylan, Sr. Design, Global Communications at Huge
Courtney Burns & Margaret Morales Break Down Huge’s Reputation, Creative Culture, & Talent Hiring Approach
We talk to Courtney Burns and Margaret Morales from the hiring team at Huge about the digital agency’s reputation for innovation, as well as how their hiring approach further shapes and solidifies Huge’s reputation and culture.
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I Hate Mornings: Setting a Routine for Freelancing
Looking over my diary, I can clearly note the sharp rise in my productivity level when my creativity is carved out in a routine. Let’s just say the times when I've noted simply ‘work on illustration tomorrow’ have yearned less than impressive results. Allow me to break down how I've crafted a creative routine that works for me.
Read MorePictoplasma, a Conference Spotlighting Contemporary Character Design
On November 11th and 12th, Pictoplasma returns to New York for its eighth edition. The specific celebration of character creation speaks to the value they place in identity, empathy, and interaction within storytelling. That's why we're excited to partner with them this year.
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