Articles – DearDesigner

Thriving as a Product Designer

Remember that as a designer, you are the user’s biggest advocate. This is a critical responsibility.

When Overthinking turns against UX Designers

In this article, John Etokhana discusses the challenges that UX Designers have with overthinking, as well as prescribes solutions that can help build better products without compromising on the quality of ones thought process.

What Differentiates A Designer From Another

We live in a new world; one where talents and skills do not matter as much as dedication and a constant message. In fact, consistency has always been a solid pillar all through time, and I am afraid that would never change. Today’s discussion is a brief and careful look at what differentiates a designer from another in our age.

AI to Designers; More Than a Blessing

I actually had an epiphany about this topic while I was having my bath, you might as well not take me seriously. And yeah, I used to be certain that AI will put designers out of the market.

Finding Your Voice As A Designer

Importantly, we need to recognize the nature of the industry. The entry-level is low. Anyone with a Laptop and CorelDraw can claim to be a designer.

Addressing Quack Designers in Nigeria’s Graphics Design Industry

Importantly, we need to recognize the nature of the industry. The entry-level is low. Anyone with a Laptop and CorelDraw can claim to be a designer.

Designing Strategy for a Digital Campaign

Using digital content to reach a target audience can become tricky for several reasons

Expressing with 3D Illustrations

Enter 3D illustrations. Dear Designer, it is not enough to have a personal style as an illustrator and of course master it, you also have the freedom to explore whatever style that

The Future of Design in Nigeria

So, I like to say technology arguably got into Nigeria less than 15 years ago. In fact, many of the startups and technology-driven companies that we are loving currently didn’t exist before this 15 years mark.

Illustration in the Time of a Pandemic.

Your job or hobby is as important as you make it out to be. You are not a health worker, neither is your craft glorified as essential work, but who says it isn’t?