Laura Escobar

The Anti-Networking Guide to Meaningful Connections If traditional networking feels like trading business cards with strangers, this guide shows a different way. Learn how small, authentic interactions compound into lasting professional relationships.

The best networking doesn't feel like networking at all.

It's actually caring about other people's work instead of just collecting contacts.

Wrote about this with @mindaugaslt.bsky.social because authentic connections > business card collecting.

Questions as a Superpower: The Underrated Skill That Unlocks Better Solutions Great design isn't just about having answers—it's about asking questions that matter

"Why is the sky blue? Can we travel to the sun?"

Kids ask amazing questions. Then we grow up and somehow forget this superpower.

Just published my thoughts on re-learning the art of questioning as a design skill. Because curiosity isn't just a mindset—it's a method.

This is the closest I’ve come across

Haven’t tried it just yet, but it might be worth a shot

YouTube video by SuprOrdinary Giving a Small Sandwich Shop a BIG Rebrand...For Free

This has fueled my creativity in so many ways
What a prime example of pure craft 🔥

Absolutely! Authenticity and chill vibes never go out of style

Looking for fresh ideas for your next project? As a web designer / developer, you'll definitely appreciate thecolophon.com – I've compiled a collection of excellent web design examples there. Take a look and get inspired!

This is a shooting star, make a wish 🌠

Creative Habits: What Sets the Great Ones Apart What separates good designers from great ones? It's not just talent—it's systematic habits. See how three design leaders built daily practices that compound into remarkable careers.

The difference between good and great designers isn't talent—it's systems.
After studying "Atomic Habits," I've broken down three daily practices from industry leaders anyone can implement:

- Build inspiration before you need it
- Transform routine into play
- Learn through experimentation

A @joeyabanks.me type of weekend 🌴 📚

Coffee time to celebrate another trip around the sun 🎈

That's me every time I'm in front of most restaurant menus 😅

It’s been a long time coming…

#Daredevil

AI as My Creative Partner: 3 Experiments That Changed My Workflow My journey tinkering with AI tools transformed tedious tasks into playful experiments. Here's how Claude, Granola, and v0 changed my creative process—and might just spark joy in yours too.

Turns out AI gets *way* more interesting when you stop following tutorials and start asking "what if...?"

Just published: 3 experiments that turned my design workflow into a playground. Claude became my writing buddy, Granola transformed podcasts, and v0 let me build a retro pixel camera!

It looks fantastic!
Huge congrats, that would be a dream gig for me 🤩

Weekend getaway to read and relax? Yes please!

Happy birthday! 🥳

Foto is now available on Google and Apple App Stores!

Direct links are on our website at fotoapp.co

Personally, using the RISEN framework has proven to work very well in a wide variety of situations

I’m sure @ridd-design.bsky.social could have a name or two in mind

I’m interested in reading the answers 👀

If you want an extra edge case for billing forms, here's one:
Some countries don't use zip codes, so every time you're requested one, you have to fill it somehow, which can be quite frustrating

If you’ve used GitHub Copilot chat on GitHub.com/copilot recently, you may have noticed some new life breathed into the Copilot chat avatar with interactive 3D character animations. Let's do a deep dive 🧵on how we hacked it together for the front end 🤓’s out there…

That sounds delicious, enjoy! 😋

Happy birthday Joey! 🥳

Do you have any favorite dessert to celebrate?

The way I see it, there are two types of reactions to someone else's amazing work:
1. Compare your work with theirs and feel like you'll never get there
2. Use it as an inspiration to fuel your growth

The best comparison is always with yourself, looking back and feeling proud of how far you've come

It's 2025 and I still miss the acid jazz radio stations on iTunes

Thanks for sharing! I’m happy to hear this resonated with you

Definitely! Similar to LLMs, it'll come down to which tool helps you form a habit

Beyond Pretty Interfaces: The Evolution of the Modern Designer In an industry that increasingly values versatility, mastering adjacent skills like product thinking can elevate you from a tactical designer to an influential strategic force

I've been thinking a lot about the significant shift happening in design careers lately and how this brings exciting opportunities to expand our impact, so I decided to put my ideas on digital paper

v0 and Cursor are at the top of my list, alongside Windsurf to try and build an iOS app

I wonder if it would make sense to start with v0 if I want to move to Windsurf afterward, or if it would make more sense to use Claude instead of v0

It's back, it's back! 🎉