Here is your freshly squeezed design inspiration for the week of June 26, 2023.

TL:DR

• SOMETHING GORGEOUS: The Nomad[E] by Work Louder

• PORTFOLIO OF THE WEEK: Y2K Meets Design Portfolio

• Misfits Rebrand by Paper Crowns

• Sol Reader

• Quickbooks by Rondesignlab

• ONE TOK: Messing with Peeps

• ONE LEARNING: Mind, Body, and Creativity

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Resource of the Week

Front Page Portfolio Template

Over the last couple of months I have been reviewing portfolios from designers, writers, strategists, and other creatives. A successful creative career starts with your portfolio—whether that’s a website or slideshow presentation. How you present yourself and your work can really contribute to your growth as a creative.

I created Front Page, my first portfolio website template built using Framer, to help designers stand out. This week, I am working with a few creatives to finalize Front Page and update their portfolio completely for free.

If you would like to apply to be selected and work with me on this, click here.

Get Started with Front Page Portfolio Template Today

Something Gorgeous

The Nomad[E] by Work Louder

Work Louder launched a Kickstarter for THE MOST BEAUTIFUL KEYBOARD I EVER DID SEE.

The Nomad[E] keyboard combines Apple aesthetics with Teenage Engineering flair. It features a sleek design, a new configurator called Input for customizing hotkeys, and an integrated screen with 3 widgets: pomodoro timer, tamagotchi, and clock.

Oh how I am so sad that I didn’t get an early bird opportunity for this 😭

I’ve been a fan of Work Louder since their Creator Keyboard. The Nomad[E] looks perfect for traveling, and the back has a magnetic ruler to angle the keyboard! 🤓

View more here

Portfolio Of The Week

Y2K Meets Design Portfolio

Igor Mahr is a designer and creative developer with 9+ years of experience. His portfolio showcases animations, easter eggs, and a mix of personal and professional work.

Notable points:

• Letting personality shine while maintaining focus on work

• Includes personal projects and illustrations to show strengths and interests

Portfolio Rating: 9.5/10

Built With: Likely custom-coded, though similar effects can be achieved with Webflow

View Y2K Meets Design Portfolio here

Creative Finds

Misfits Rebrand by Paper Crowns

Misfits esports team receives a playful, mischievous brand overhaul by Paper Crowns.

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Sol Reader

Sol is a reading-technology company creating goggles focused on one purpose: reading e-books. Sounds a little crazy 😅

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Quickbooks by Rondesignlab

Rondesignlab partnered with Quickbooks to refresh their brand, focusing on typography and color throughout their products.

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ONE TOK

Messing with Peeps

"This might be the most divisive thing I’ve ever made" – Joshua Ellingson

Love it or hate it, this experiment showcases creativity and commitment to weird ideas.

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One Thing I Learned

Mind, Body, and Creativity

Still recovering from being sick, but feeling better.

I’ve been strict about sleep: finishing work by 7PM, minimal screen time at dinner, and lights out before 10PM to get ~7 hours of sleep (January–May averaged 5.5 hours 😬). This directly affects work, creativity, and motivation.

This week, I shared my first portfolio website template built with Framer. A few designers will receive it for free to improve their portfolios. Apply here.

I also shared recent client work with Love Injection on the Helix Health & Life Sciences Exchange, which involved both design and development using Webflow.

PS: If you’re interested in learning tools like Webflow or Framer, send me a reply and I’ll point you in the right direction.

PPS: Apply to potentially receive my first portfolio template for free here.

Have a great week!

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