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Humbleteam launches a podcast for startups
1 min read. About us.

Humbleteam launches a podcast for startups

Control Shift is a new show about people who changed the world by changing their perspective.
6 super effective fintech app design tips from Humbleteam
10 min read. Design management.

6 super effective fintech app design tips from Humbleteam

Best practices to follow and mistakes to avoid in fintech app design.
Web design trends that will win this year
9 min read. Design management.

Web design trends that will win this year

Stay on top of the most popular trends in web design and enhance your UX.
10 secret website animation techniques to try for your website
9 min read. Design management.

10 secret website animation techniques to try for your website

Animation examples you can try to give your own web layout a creative boost.

Landing Upgrade

#1. How to rock headlines, clean up screen space and win conversions
6 min read. Landing upgrade.

#1. How to rock headlines, clean up screen space and win conversions

In our first issue of Landing upgrade, we’re discussing how to fix common landing page mistakes including inconsistent headlines and testimonials that just don’t work.
#2. Why less is more for website content: media, trials, etc.
3 min. Landing upgrade.

#2. Why less is more for website content: media, trials, etc.

This time we are covering media references, video onboarding, page speed and how to make use of free trials.
#3. Talking competition, creative wording, and digital inclusivity
3 min. Landing upgrade.

#3. Talking competition, creative wording, and digital inclusivity

In this segment, we’re talking about why CTAs, digital inclusivity, and screenshot usage matter.
Designing order
3 min read. Design management.

Designing order

How to keep your design system tidy.
5 red flags that you need a website redesign
5 min read. Startup management.

5 red flags that you need a website redesign

If potential hires, customers, or your own teammate brings one of these issues up - it’s time for an update.
We test product ideas within 15 days, tops. Here’s how
4 min read. Startup management.

We test product ideas within 15 days, tops. Here’s how

Here’s what we found out after working with 50+ startups at Techstars, Seedcamp and Village Capital.
Take your content up a notch, with content sprints
4 min read. Startup management.

Take your content up a notch, with content sprints

The powerful way to enhance your content.
3 classic startup mistakes: Dennis Kayser of Forecast tells all
6 min read. Startup management.

3 classic startup mistakes: Dennis Kayser of Forecast tells all

Forecast founder Dennis Kayser on hiring, remote work and more.
A Most Humble Year: 2021 in Review
3 min read. About us.

A Most Humble Year: 2021 in Review

A short overview of what Humbleteam got up to in 2021.
What’s the big deal with Humbleteam’s Internship Program?
6 min read. About us.

What’s the big deal with Humbleteam’s Internship Program?

Are you a young designer looking for a product design internship? Find out what the famous Humbleteam Internship Program is all about.
2022 top 25 tech events calling your name
8 min read. Startup management.

2022 top 25 tech events calling your name

The 2022 tech events you should really think about going to.
What is iterative design? And why you should start doing it
4 min read. Design management.

What is iterative design? And why you should start doing it

Here we look at what it is and how it’s essential for Agile design.
A startup’s guide to building a strong product design team
10 min read. Design management.

A startup’s guide to building a strong product design team

Our top tips for building a killer product team.
What’s missing from your design system? Content guidance
5 min read. Design management.

What’s missing from your design system? Content guidance

The secret ingredient for your design system.
Design for your users’ needs to get ahead in digital
5 min read. Design management.

Design for your users’ needs to get ahead in digital

To optimise UX, learn more about your customers.
Your designers need help. Four reasons why
3 min read. Design management.

Your designers need help. Four reasons why

The real reason product upgrades fail.
Ready, set, grow: How rapid growth impacts design
11 min read. Startup management.

Ready, set, grow: How rapid growth impacts design

How does the rapid growth of the company affect the design team?
Boost your business with a content-first approach
5 min read. Marketing.

Boost your business with a content-first approach

How a content-first approach can save you time and $$$?
2 tools fintech startups use to monitor competitors
5 min read. Startup management.

2 tools fintech startups use to monitor competitors

If you’re a fintech startup, just FYI: you’re being watched.
Master the chaos — managing cross-functional teams in 7 easy steps
4 min read. Startup management.

Master the chaos — managing cross-functional teams in 7 easy steps

The pros, cons, and challenges of cross-functional teams.
Ask the right questions: a guide to user interviews
4 min read. Design management.

Ask the right questions: a guide to user interviews

How to get the best UX research insights?
How to write a killer design brief: a definitive guide
4 min read. Interview.

How to write a killer design brief: a definitive guide

How to create a brief that it efficient, concise, and guarantees results.
How to create an Apple Watch app of the year: Endel’s perspective
5 min read. Interview.

How to create an Apple Watch app of the year: Endel’s perspective

We asked Endel how they became the Apple Watch app of the year. Here’s what they said.
Why everyone’s talking about voice control and you should too
4 min read. Product design.

Why everyone’s talking about voice control and you should too

Voice UI is this year’s buzz. Why? Because text is not enough, video is too much, and audio hits the sweet spot.
Working at Google: insider perspective
5 min read. Interview.

Working at Google: insider perspective

Discover how competition, recruitment, and mental health are approached inside one of the world's most renowned companies.
How to build up a design team — ultimate guide
5 min read. Startup management.

How to build up a design team — ultimate guide

Ever wondered how to build up a design team within your startup? Take a look at our tips for the pre-seed, seed, and round A/B/C startups.
10 Figma plugins to save you $$$ and time
4 min read. Design management.

10 Figma plugins to save you $$$ and time

Our top 10 Figma tools that will help you to supercharge the design process.
5 must-have features for every fintech app in 2021
8 min read. Startup management.

5 must-have features for every fintech app in 2021

These 5 features will be pioneering the future of the banking industry.
What just happened? 2020 at Humbleteam
4 min read. About us.

What just happened? 2020 at Humbleteam

A few words about our 2020 and what’s happening next year. Humbly, and just in case you were wondering.
What startups say: 8 most common landing pages mistakes. Vol 2
5 min read. Marketing.

What startups say: 8 most common landing pages mistakes. Vol 2

Fintech startups that raised more than $1.5 million of investment share their advice for successful landing pages.
5 tools designers keep a secret
2 min read. Design life.

5 tools designers keep a secret

We’ve asked our team to spill the beans and share the tools they use daily to unleash that creative spirit.
A trick to hack idea generation or how we were 3 years ahead of Google
3 min read. Product design.

A trick to hack idea generation or how we were 3 years ahead of Google

A strategy to generate actionable product ideas in just a few hours.
The ultimate guide to creating converting content for your landing page
11 min read. Marketing.

The ultimate guide to creating converting content for your landing page

Everyone’s talking about landing pages and how they should convert customers. Okay, but what exactly does it take to build a perfect landing.
How to create a portfolio every recruiter dreams about
4 min read. Designer portfolio.

How to create a portfolio every recruiter dreams about

Our top 6 portfolio rules for beginners applying for a designer position.
8 most common mistakes on startups’ landing pages
7 min read. Startup management.

8 most common mistakes on startups’ landing pages

We launched 43 landing pages for startups. Here’s what we learned.
3 most common mistakes that ruin your landing page conversion
5 min read. Startup management.

3 most common mistakes that ruin your landing page conversion

There are 3 crucial elements on your landing page and you’ve probably got them wrong. Here’s why.
500 startups investor: 2 key pitching insights in a post-COVID era
9 min read. Startup management.

500 startups investor: 2 key pitching insights in a post-COVID era

Insider talks with Singapore Investor: success factors for a startup, great pitch deck examples and investment opportunities after COVID-19.
5 critical mistakes, that are slowing startup’s growth down
11 min read. Growth hacking.

5 critical mistakes, that are slowing startup’s growth down

We asked 84 startups what stopped their growth. These are the 5 crucial mistakes they made – and how to avoid repeating them.
How to hire the best designer even if it's hard to even find one
9 min read. Startup management.

How to hire the best designer even if it's hard to even find one

6 tips to have the best design professionals in your team.
Why Designers Deserve More $$$
5 min read. Startup management.

Why Designers Deserve More $$$

And what are the reasons behind the designer salary.
Strengthening soft skills — 5 ways to make people like working with you
6 min read. Design life.

Strengthening soft skills — 5 ways to make people like working with you

Secret tips on how to achieve good relationships with colleagues and make your daily work a joy.
– You suck! How to take criticism as a designer
6 min read. Design life.

– You suck! How to take criticism as a designer

4 steps to handle any feedback you can get.
$0 usability testing guide in 7 steps
4 min read. Design life.

$0 usability testing guide in 7 steps

Or how to make your product better for free.

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