Itay Dreyfus
@itay
Designer, always exploring.
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Crypto is a subculture. A self-contained universe, and a relatively small one.
Climbing out of the rabbit hole
To clarify, my definition of design goes beyond aesthetic qualities and into areas of maintenance, cost, profitability, speed, and purpose.
Why the Drudge Report is one of the best designed sites on the web
They are more like the rules of the product, conscious choices towards a desired behavioral end.
One mistake I often used to make at Justin.tv was offering a potpourri of business models (virtual goods, product placement, chat ads, contests, etc..). I was embarrassed to say Justin.tv would monetize with advertising when clearly that was the only answer. Own the simple business model.
Michael Seibel • How to Pitch Your Company : YC Startup Library | Y Combinator
Really unpopular opinion for designers:
it's easier, more joyful and beneficial to do free work for someone you like, than design and release your perfect portfolio with case studies.
The only rule for free work is that you should be the one to offer it, and not asked to do it.
Alexander Vilinskyyx.comMetalabel
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How many platforms had a distinct voice?
Kevin Nguyen • TinyLetter had a big moment
In a moment of randomness, I've came across this newsletter issue by @tomcritchlow on getting more client work.
Now that I'm refocusing on indie-ness, I realize this is something I do whenever I seek work: posting on socials, emailing former colleagues, and texting friends. https://t.co/JjwBEFGI3G