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Tips for Becoming a Better Programmer

Jun 6, 2018 | Web Development

Finding a skilled programmer is among the toughest things for businesses to do. Tech wise, getting hold of a good developer with prowess and know-how on their individual tasks and work ethics isn’t easier too.

5 Tips to Create a Killer Design Portfolio

Feb 18, 2018 | Graphic Design, Portfolio

If you are a designer – whether it be graphic, interior, or web design – you know you need to have examples of your work to show perspective clients. Your portfolio will tell your unique story and showcase your aesthetic.

How To Find Design Inspiration On Social Media

Feb 10, 2018 | Graphic Design, Inspiration, Visual Design

If you’re learning design, it’s crucial to stay inspired every day. In this article, we give ideas for the best ways to use social media for inspiration.

Figuring out what type of design career is right for you

Feb 10, 2018 | Graphic Design, UX / UI, Visual Design

Trying to start a design career but aren’t sure what type of design you should specialize in? In this article, we lay out the basics of some popular fields.

3 Design Portfolio Projects to Help You Launch Your Career

Jan 27, 2018 | Portfolio, Portfolio Projects, Visual Design

Building a design portfolio is hard. Especially when you’re just starting to learn the fundamentals of design, coming up with ideas for projects to help you practice your skills can be overwhelming.

5 Great UX/UI Design Portfolio Projects for Beginners

Jan 26, 2018 | Portfolio, Portfolio Projects, UX / UI

So you’ve decided to start a career in UX/UI Design. In this article, we’re sharing ideas for 5 easy UX/UI projects to get your portfolio started!

How To Get Freelance Clients Passively

Jan 26, 2018 | Freelancing, UX / UI, Web Development

If you’re trying to launch a freelancing design or web development career, having an effective strategy to find and retain clients is crucial.

Learn UX Design with Our New Partner

Jan 24, 2018 | Portfolio, UX / UI

If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve already started learning design skills online.

Launching Your Design Career with a RookieUp Bootcamp

Jan 19, 2018 | Portfolio, UX / UI

We launched our Career Bootcamps a few months ago with the goal of creating a new kind of bootcamp for aspiring designers.

Portfolio mistakes that new freelance designers make

Jan 17, 2018 | Freelancing, Graphic Design, Portfolio, Visual Design

The difference between seasoned designers and new designers is rarely their skillsets. Generally, new designers know how to use the tools the same way as someone who has been designing for twenty years.

Tips for Freelance Designers Just Getting Started

Jan 8, 2018 | Freelancing, Graphic Design

Starting a new career path is always full of unknown variables. When I first started offering freelance design services 4 years ago, it was a hot mess.