Marketing Design Dispatch

How do you use your vacation time, Reader? Do you plan a long trip? A bunch of shorter ones? Do you just take it when something comes up (like a wedding or perhaps a concert)? Do you take it only when you feel burnout approaching? Do you even use your vacation time at all? I've just returned...

Hey Reader, Like I shared in last weeks issue: I'm currently driving around the ring road of Iceland, so while I'm away I've queued up another shorter issue for you with links to things you can watch, listen to, read or look at to stay inspired. Learn how to fix pixelated lettering in Procreate...

Guess what Reader: as you're reading this, I'm driving around Iceland looking at waterfalls and glaciers and bathing in natural hot springs. 😍 A photo from the 2019 trip to Iceland that made me fall in love with this beautiful country Don't worry though; while I'm away I've prepared a few shorter...

Are you satisfied with the journey your career is taking you on, Reader? If you're feeling there's a disconnect between what you are doing and what you want to be doing, today's issue of the Dispatch will help. In this issue: A podcast episode (+ worksheet!) to help you check in on your design...

You know those "oh sh*t" moments where you suddenly realise you've bitten off more than you can chew, and you're not going to be able to get it all done? That was me for a good chunk of 2022. I was finally settling in to my role as Creative Director. I was leading a great team of talented,...

Every time the team at Stripe releases a new website, it's like design-Christmas. Designers everywhere flock to the site to see what new inspiration-gifts we've been given 😅 Today's issue is full of inspiration as I'm sharing: My thoughts on the new Stripe Sessions website. An interview with a...

Do you have illustration skills, Reader? Creating a versatile set of illustrations from a defined set of styles is a game-changer for leveling up a brand. And, until recently, I'm ashamed to say we didn't have this at ConvertKit. 😬 In this issue, I'll be sharing: How we defined our brand...

Hi Reader, I've got a fun mix of content for you in this issue! A breakdown of the new "We heart NYC" logo that's causing a bit of a stir My process for designing an ad landing page A fun new Figma feature Let's jump in. New Yorkers (and the internet) don't ❤️ the new city logo The classic I ❤️...