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Social media as a vehicle.
The question of whether designers should be active (for real) on social media is more delicate than it sounds.
 • Mario Alessiani
Why some designs look boring at first
And why this discomfort is often a sign of quality, not failure. Let's explore more in depth few cases to understand better why good design not always…
 • Mario Alessiani
Avoid design misunderstanding
A great design must be communicated very well - at all levels - to be fully appreciated. Otherwise, it risks being misunderstood by colleagues, clients…
 • Mario Alessiani
Silent design switches
Design evolves over time, and with AI breathing down our necks, there are a few things I believe will change in this new current year.
 • Mario Alessiani
How I plan my finances as designer in 2026
This is the moment to stop, reflect, and design the financial structure that will support next year’s work - especially for independent designers.
 • Mario Alessiani
Shape + material = wonder
Let's see few case studies where the use of materials and finishes, combined with the right shape, create wonder.
 • Mario Alessiani
Good product or good storytelling?
In my early days, I thought design was about form. But that’s actually a smaller part, because without a story it can’t last - and sellings will suffer…
 • Mario Alessiani
Why being outside design capitals is no longer a problem - it’s an advantage.
Thank God it's 2025 and distance is no longer a problem to achieve great results in the design world. Let's see how the digital world has given us the…
 • Mario Alessiani
How much should a designer NOT know about construction.
If you already know how to build it, are you still designing or just repeating?
 • Mario Alessiani
Images can make (or break) your design
Good design is the foundation, but without great communication it remains an unfinished work.
 • Mario Alessiani
The price of innovation: why being “too original” can backfire as a designer
Innovation is exciting, but sometimes “normal” design wins.
 • Mario Alessiani
Starting a newsletter as a designer: here’s what I’ve learned.
I’ve written 25 posts, spent 150 hours, and earned €0. Here’s what the first year of Designer From Nowhere taught me - in numbers.
 • Mario Alessiani
The Hidden Cost of Taking Design Briefs
Should you take briefs from companies or focus only on your own ideas? This decision will shape a career more than you think. Let’s break it down.
 • Mario Alessiani
When does it make sense to use minimalism in product design?
Everyone refers to minimalism as a style, but it’s really a design tool. Let’s see why.
 • Mario Alessiani
Designer From Nowhere
Designer From Nowhere
Process, fails and success of an industrial designer that works internationally but lives in a small city in Italy, away from the main industry.
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