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[logo] Graphic designers explain their job to children, creative examples of illustration work in mobile design, and how to incorporate personal branding into your portfolio. [hero-image] Art by [Alejandro Ramirez]( “Graphic designers play on the computer all day and have no bedtime.” As a professional graphic designer, have you ever tried describing what it is you do for work to a young kid? It’s not as easy at it looks, right? Well, a few weeks ago we asked our design community how they’d [explain their job to a 5-year-old](, and we received a goldmine of creative responses—complete with plenty of hilarious takes, too. We rounded up [some of our favorites over on the blog](, which include gems like: [What is graphic design?] For more spot-on answers, check out the [complete blog post](—the next time your kid asks what you do, you’ll have plenty of great responses up your sleeve! Now we challenge you—how would you explain your job to a 5-year-old? ■Sponsored Finally, a beautifully designed video meeting tool Designers, you spend more time in meetings than ever. It’s time to try a [user-centered video meeting tool designed to ease fatigue and burnout.](Your designs are beautiful, why shouldn’t your video meetings be too? [Get started with beautiful meetings.]( [Finally, a beautifully designed video meeting tool]( As brands strive to connect with their audience in a digital-heavy world, illustration has been proving to be a [powerful tool]( for visual communication. Besides adding human touches to a digital experience, illustration helps to differentiate brands from competitors, tell [their unique story](, and visualize complex ideas in an accessible way. When it comes to mobile design, the impact of illustration is undeniable—and becoming increasingly popular. To inspire you to incorporate illustration in your own product designs, we rounded up 24 stand-out examples of mobile designs [that make creative use of illustration](. From abstract compositions, to expressive, hand-drawn styles, [get inspired]( seeing how each distinct illustration style sends an equally distinct message in a mobile setting. Check them out, designers! ■As a creative professional, strong personal branding is a must. Not only does it demonstrate your unique value to prospective clients, it also serves as a key differentiator from other creatives in your space. Strong personal branding makes you and your work that much more memorable, while adding credibility to your craft. So how does one successfully incorporate personal branding into a portfolio site? Our friends at Squarespace joined us [on the Dribbble blog]( for a little dose of inspiration. They curated nine examples of design portfolios that demonstrate [strong personal branding](—the main takeaways from their survey of portfolios are: - 👁️ Keep it consistent - ❤️ Be authentic - 👂 Consider your audience Now just remember—personal branding goes way beyond the logo. Rather, it’s about how every visual element comes together in a cohesive way to communicate your message and paint a picture of who you are as a creative professional. Be sure to check out this collection of [stand-out design portfolios]( for more ideas on how to successfully incorporate your own branding into your site! ■What else we’re reading - Of politics and point size—Joe Biden’s presidential campaign is evolving [its typographic running mates]( by utilizing the sans-serif Decimal and serif Mercury typefaces from respected foundry Hoefler&Co. - Ever dreamed of hosting your own talk show? Or perhaps you just want to bring a little more spirit to your video commentaries? Mmhmm [is a new app]( that adds flair to your live-streams. - An evolution of communication—Google’s blob-like [emoji have gotten a facelift](, ditching their signature gumdrop shape for a slightly-squished circular format. - Feeling some aesthetic malaise and in need of a boost of design inspiration? Take a look at Webflow’s curated collection of [responsive app landing pages]( that really hit the spot. - Thinking about dipping your toes into the world of product design? Be sure to [evaluate this checklist]( to see if you’ve got a bead on the basic prerequisites. You elected to receive Courtside emails. No longer interested? [Unsubscribe]( or [manage your subscriptions](. Dribbble Holdings Ltd. [• 524 Yates St. • Victoria, BC V8W1K8, Canada]( [hero-image]