473 Design Dispatch #06

In this edition of the Dispatch, explore four essential courses, three thought-provoking articles, and seven standout food and beverage brands. Dive in and get inspired!

4 Courses to look smarter with your friends and family

1. Design Full Time
   Created by Dann Petty, this course helps designers get more work, improve their portfolios, and become better designers faster—so they can get paid more. Dann’s expertise and passion for design make this an essential resource for leveling up.

2. Fast Forward Freelance
   Created by Grace Walker, a designer and Webflow developer freelancing since 2020, this course covers everything you need to know for your first year of freelancing.“Grace gives you valuable insights from her experience and tells you what worked for her, and what didn’t, so that you don't have to make the same mistakes. The Money chapter alone was worth the price, not to mention the bonus resources and office hours. Highly recommended!”

   

3. Jessica Hische – The Dark Art of Pricing
   This 140-page PDF includes all the information from Jessica Hische’s original Dark Art of Pricing seminar. It covers why pricing matters, the importance of contracts, the difference between hourly/day rates and flat-rate pricing, and how Creation + Usage pricing works—plus actual numbers for pricing different kinds of creative work! If you're looking for even more insights into running a creative business, check out the expanded version in her Dark Art of Creative Business workshop.

4. Visual Identity Design - Hoodzpah
   Learn the ins and outs of distinctive visual identity design with Amy and Jen of Hoodzpah in this 4-week, cohort-based course. It’s a battle-tested process for running a successful visual identity design project, from discovery all the way to building a cohesive logo and design language.

   
   

7 food and beverage brands we really like

1. Conservas Tito
   Tito isn’t just a name—it's a legacy. Born and raised on the sea, Tito learned the art of preserving seafood from his father. Today, he continues to bring the Ría de Arosa's wonders to us through carefully packaged canned foods.

   

2. Tick Tock Decaf Black Tea by Only Now
   Partnering with Tick Tock, we helped launch their first-ever decaffeinated black tea. The vibrant design captures the essence of the classic Tick Tock brand while emphasizing the new decaf offering with bold typography and a modern look.

   

   
   

3. Vacka
   Founded by Ana Luz and Maxime Boniface, Vacka started as a small restaurant in Barcelona and evolved into a project focused on plant-based cheese. Their journey from a traditional diet to a cruelty-free alternative is both inspiring and innovative.

   

4. Graza Olive Oil
   Graza's brand identity and packaging are designed to make using high-quality olive oil fun and effortless. Our approach ensures that everyone can enjoy their oil without worrying about waste.

   

5. Muy Bueno
   For Muy Bueno Co., an online store for coffee and tea, YaniGuille&Co. crafted a fresh identity with two distinct logos—one stencil typographic and one brush script. This design reflects the essence of their coffee experience through illustrations and a dynamic graphic universe.

   

6. F.lli Cantarno tomato
   Designed by Erika Luisetto, this packaging for Fratelli Cantarno's Sicilian tomato preserves emphasizes authenticity and tradition. The design highlights the rich heritage and quality of their products.

   

7. Eat Curious
   Eat Curious is a plant-based food startup with a mission to revolutionize how we eat healthily and sustainably. Their brand identity stands out with a focus on curiosity and innovation, challenging the notion that plant-based food compromises on taste.

   

3 articles worth your time

1. Mothers in Design by Nathalie Crease
   Mothers in Design addresses why there are so few mothers in the design industry, the obstacles they face, and what can be done to change that. Nathalie Crease, Head of Marketing at Fiasco Design, sheds light on these critical issues.

   

2. Gardener NYC
   Gardener releases yearly transparency reports that detail their business performance, including profit and loss, new business, and operations. These reports offer valuable insights into the inner workings and lessons learned from running a design-focused business.

3. To be a designer is to be a facilitator by Marielle Sam-Wall
   To be a designer is to be a facilitator explores the role of facilitation in design beyond traditional workshop settings. Marielle Sam-Wall argues for expanding the concept of facilitation to be a core principle in designing for collective and community spaces.
   

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