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Stuck in a Rut? Let’s Fix That + Tools, Tips & UI Inspo

Issue #1

Author

Murtuza Banani
April 01, 2025

Hi Fellow Designer, 👋

Welcome to the very first edition of Designer Mints!

I’m genuinely thrilled you’re here because this isn’t just a newsletter launch... It’s the start of something I wish existed years ago.

After spending over a decade deep in the world of UI/UX and digital design, I kept noticing one thing: We’re always designing—but rarely have time to stay updated. Between deadlines, client calls, and pixels that won’t align, who has time to dig through a hundred tabs to find one gem?

That’s why I created Designer Mints.

Every Tuesday at 10 AM CT, I’ll deliver the most valuable reads, tools, inspiration, and tips I’ve handpicked—so you can focus on creating.

Think of it as your weekly creative refresh, handpicked gems to help you grow, get inspired, and stay sharp.

All the good stuff, in one scroll.

💡 Your Weekly Design Picks

I like to think of Designer Mints as a weekly refresh for your creative brain. Whether you dive into everything today or chip away over the week, you’ll feel more informed and inspired.

Here’s your collection of gems for the week:

📑 Top 5 Reads for the Week

▶️ Top 3 Watch for the Week

🤩 Portfolio to Inspire

  • Bastien Moiroux
    Freelance Product Designer Bastien Moiroux showcases a portfolio emphasizing intuitive and high-value products through user insights and design expertise.

  • Karina Sirqueira
    Explore the creative works of Karina Sirqueira, highlighting her unique approach to design and storytelling.

  • Andrew Couldwell
    Andrew Couldwell, a designer and developer, presents a portfolio featuring projects for Nike, Adobe, and Red Bull, emphasizing simplicity and impactful user experiences.

🤑 Freelancing $$$

⚒️ Top Tools & Resources to Try for the Week

  • Shotsnapp
    Create beautiful device mockup images for your app or website designs effortlessly.

  • Funky Scribbbles
    Access a collection of funky vectorized scribbles to enhance your design projects.

  • Cosmos.so
    Discover and collect the best inspiration with this discovery engine tailored for creatives.

  • Bolt.new
    Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web and mobile applications seamlessly by importing your designs from Figma.

🧐 What else...?

Here’s a little reminder from a designer to another designer:

What others think you’re capable of doesn’t define you.

You do.

Even if you think you lack talent, remember that talent without hard work is a tragedy.

It’s your dedication, consistency, and willingness to keep going that shapes your path.

So keep designing, keep experimenting, and keep showing up—even on the days it’s hard.

Progress isn't always loud, but it's always moving you forward.

🥳 Suggest Content

Spotted a tool, article, case study, or trend that inspired you this week?
Send it my way!
I’d love to feature community picks in upcoming issues. Let’s make Designer Mints even better together. 💌

Reach us at [email protected]

🤝 Share with a friend

If this newsletter gave you value, a spark of inspiration, or just something fun to explore, pass it on to a fellow designer. Let’s grow this community one minty-fresh issue at a time.

😎 About The Newsletter

Designer Mints is your weekly go-to for handpicked design inspiration, tools, and UI/UX insights—delivered every Tuesday at 10 AM CT. Whether you're into UI, web, graphic, or digital design, we've got you covered with all the creative insights you need—delivered straight to your inbox.

No fluff. No filler. Just the good stuff to keep your creative edge sharp.

If something resonates or if you have any suggestions, please let me know by reaching out at [email protected].

Or if you just want to say hi—I’d love to hear from you. 🙂

Thanks for being part of this from the beginning. I hope this becomes your favorite email of the week.

Happy Designing,
Murtuza Banani