The Soar kit teaches tech to kids the right way
The future generation won’t look at VR headsets and controllers the same way we do. For us, the generation that used pens, pencils, notebooks, and…
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YD Talks: With Marissa Louie. Designer, Entrepreneur, and Creator of Animoodles
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/malouie/animoodles-collection-2-magnetic-plush-for-creativ? It’s rare to come across someone who’s so intensely passionate about something, it spills over. You wouldn’t expect a 27 (turning 28 in January)…
This card-based UX wireframe maker turns digital ideation into physical fun
Featuring 80 double-sided cards, the UX Kits Wireframe card deck lets you build and experiment with interfaces and wireframes simply by arranging cards to form…
Skills you will need for the future of Industrial Design
We live in exciting times! We have explored our current environment to its fullest and the next phase will have us reaching for the technology…
The secret to rendering white products on white backgrounds
I usually never recommend rendering any sort of product on a white background unless it’s truly necessary. When rendering, the background plays an important role…
How to get a Product Design Job without a Portfolio!
Starting out in an industry and getting that first job is one of the biggest milestones for any professional. And entering the world of design…
What to expect after starting a design internship
Congratulations on getting yourself an internship! Now that you have secured one, your mind has shifted focus and you’re thinking about what to expect once you…
Interview answers from design interns at Facebook – Interview 2
How does a young designer break into the industry? Continuing the series of design interviews, our new recruitment platform Yanko Design Job Board brings you answers from Daniel…
Reasons to not hire a Product Designer – Reason #1
To hire or not to hire: that is the question! Going through endless meetings with candidates, we wish there was a simple checklist that would…
Interview answers from design interns at Facebook – Interview 1
Design internship. An internship is one of the most exciting and dreaded phases for any student. All your aspirations and dreams come together at this one moment…
Sourcing a designer for your startup
The correct design strategy can make or break your startup enterprise. It is easy to source a designer using various dedicated job boards (check out…
Designing a Job Post for Designers
Effective communication is the key to success,especially when we are not acquainted with the person sitting opposite us. Words that may be common knowledge to…