Laura Escobar
@laurieesc.bsky.social
Designer by trade, storyteller at heart • Turning curiosity into strategic solutions at the intersection of people and pixels • AI + Design @ DesignPro
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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.
itdepends.fyi
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
itdepends.fyi
June 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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
itdepends.fyi
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"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.
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 has fueled my creativity in so many ways
What a prime example of pure craft 🔥
What a prime example of pure craft 🔥
Giving a Small Sandwich Shop a BIG Rebrand...For Free
YouTube video by SuprOrdinary
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April 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This has fueled my creativity in so many ways
What a prime example of pure craft 🔥
What a prime example of pure craft 🔥
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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!
April 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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 🌠
April 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is a shooting star, make a wish 🌠
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
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
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.
itdepends.fyi
April 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
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
Coffee time to celebrate another trip around the sun 🎈
March 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Coffee time to celebrate another trip around the sun 🎈
March 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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!
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!
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.
itdepends.fyi
March 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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!
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!
Weekend getaway to read and relax? Yes please!
February 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Weekend getaway to read and relax? Yes please!
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February 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
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
February 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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
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
Reposted by Laura Escobar
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…
February 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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…
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
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
February 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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
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
January 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It's 2025 and I still miss the acid jazz radio stations on iTunes
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
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
itdepends.fyi
January 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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
I was experimenting with Claude and noticed a false positive in the output, so I asked about it
To my surprise, not only did it admit I was right, but it apologized twice!
It's all water under the bridge buddy, I accept your apology
To my surprise, not only did it admit I was right, but it apologized twice!
It's all water under the bridge buddy, I accept your apology
January 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I was experimenting with Claude and noticed a false positive in the output, so I asked about it
To my surprise, not only did it admit I was right, but it apologized twice!
It's all water under the bridge buddy, I accept your apology
To my surprise, not only did it admit I was right, but it apologized twice!
It's all water under the bridge buddy, I accept your apology
The older you get, the more you cherish the joy it brings to surprise your parents
Today's surprise was Japanese pancakes 🥞
Today's surprise was Japanese pancakes 🥞
January 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The older you get, the more you cherish the joy it brings to surprise your parents
Today's surprise was Japanese pancakes 🥞
Today's surprise was Japanese pancakes 🥞
Time flies by when you’re trying to prevent Duo from getting angry at you
January 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Time flies by when you’re trying to prevent Duo from getting angry at you
Lo-fi vibes and Raycast Focus to kick off a new writing session
January 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Lo-fi vibes and Raycast Focus to kick off a new writing session
Daredevil is finally back and I couldn't be happier
Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again | Official Trailer | Disney+
YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment
youtu.be
January 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Daredevil is finally back and I couldn't be happier
It's been ages since the last time I had a language class, but today I started French 🥐
What started as a simple "let's try Duolingo" a year ago has turned into a new challenge for this year
What started as a simple "let's try Duolingo" a year ago has turned into a new challenge for this year
January 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It's been ages since the last time I had a language class, but today I started French 🥐
What started as a simple "let's try Duolingo" a year ago has turned into a new challenge for this year
What started as a simple "let's try Duolingo" a year ago has turned into a new challenge for this year
Finally picked back up “Thinking Fast and Slow,” and I feel like I better understand how the mind works with each passing chapter
Such a fascinating read for sure
Such a fascinating read for sure
January 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Finally picked back up “Thinking Fast and Slow,” and I feel like I better understand how the mind works with each passing chapter
Such a fascinating read for sure
Such a fascinating read for sure