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The Bunker

The Bunker is a Newsletter created by Jordi Espinosa with the intention of providing valuable content and concepts, based on experience. Think of it as a repository of ideas, tips and resources on Graphic Design, UX, Freelance world and Photography.

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💰The 2 Passive Income Ideas that Actually Worked for me (+1000€/w) · The Bunker #74 Today I'm sharing 2 projects that worked for me + a fundamental secret source to sell more.

👷 If a had to start again... · The Bunker #73 This is what I would do step by step if I had to start again.

📖 My reading technique to remember everything I read from books · The Bunker #72 I used to forget everything I read. Here are some tips that help me remember everything I read.

🌄 Why are the first $1000 the hardest ones, and how can you achieve them? · The Bunker #71 In today's newsletter, we discuss the significance and the challenges of earning your first $1000 as a creator or entrepreneur.

🍀 Lucky to become successful · The Bunker #70 In the realm of UX/UI design, as well as in many other fields, success is often attributed to a blend of factors - raw talent, dedication, right timing, and yes, a significant element of luck.

🧠 Working on the right thing · The Bunker #69 This year has started very strong, positively speaking, of course. For the first time in my life, I have crossed the $1,200 mark in a personal project.

🖊️ 20 Lessons From 2023 · The Bunker #68 2023 is officially over. This is what I take away from this year in personal terms.

📖 3 Habits I'll Start Working on 2024 · The Bunker #67 I don't want to sound pessimistic or anything like that, but 2023 is coming to an end; technically, there's only one week left for 2023 to be completely over...

🎁 3 Uncommon Figma Tips you must know for 2024 · The Bunker #66 In the spirit of giving, I bring you not wrapped presents, but 3 little-known Figma tips. They might not be the talk of the town, but trust me, having these tricks up your sleeve can be a game-changer

🎁 I've got something for you · The Bunker #65 There's a gift waiting for you...

📖 Copying fuels learning · The Bunker #64 Instead, we're focusing on the deep, analytical process of understanding WHY certain designs work.

❤️ Gear does matter · The Bunker #63 Investing in happiness is a balance between self-care, the pursuit of passion, and personal and professional fulfillment. It's a long-term commitment that requires reflection, adjustments, and some...

🗺️ Turning Followers into Potential Clients · The Bunker #62 Sharing valuable content goes beyond making a good first impression or achieving an initial conversion. It's a long-term commitment that solidifies your position as a trusted resource in your field...

🧪 My secret to learn Webflow in 4 weeks · The Bunker #61 Webflow is an incredible tool, but unfortunately, it can be a bit tedious to learn, especially at the beginning. This, I believe, is what frustrates people the most...

😵‍💫 Motivation & Consistency · The Bunker #60 I won't lie, I love doing things and have a strong need to create, but the more ideas I add to my list of ideas, the larger my backlog becomes, and the larger it gets, the harder it is for me to...

🤺 Fear Of Falling Behind · The Bunker #59 We've talked many times that motivation is something we can't rely on, but it's undoubtedly important. In the end, we are emotional beings, and even if we control it, emotions always affect us...

🎉 Webflow new updates · Webflow Conf 2023 · The Bunker #58 Webflow conference, new exciting features & updates.

🤑 99% of designers design pricing tables, WRONG · The Bunker #57 Pricing tables are essentially the conversion engine of a business. A business practically makes money if it can "win over" the user, meaning it convinces the user to subscribe to one of the plans.

🥸 How to organize your life as a designer · The Bunker #56 If there's one thing I've learned during this time, and what I want you to take away from here, it's that methodologies have to change and adapt according to your needs.

🍺 Optimize for the long run · The Bunker #55 I'm a very energetic person, and honestly, not very patient (let's not kid ourselves), I like things to happen quickly, I like to have them now. But I know that's not the way to work, and it's...

👀 You don't know who's watching · The Bunker #54 Imposter syndrome isn't just about feeling "I'm not good enough, I don't deserve this," but it also often includes the famous question, "Who am I, and who is watching my content? Who could be...

🧲 How to make your designs look instantly better · The Bunker #53 Perhaps you're just starting out, you're a developer, or simply someone who might not have any design knowledge. Let me tell you that the trick to make a design look "cool" is determined 90% of the...

⚔ can't be productive & energic everyday. Embracing stuckness · The Bunker #52 Hours and hours passed, and I hadn't completed anything. I looked at the clock and thought, it's been 4 hours, and I haven't done anything yet (well, I have, but I haven't finished as I would have...

🏊‍♂️ Swimming against the current · The Bunker #51 I'm going to be honest with you, one of the things that I find most challenging is working under pressure. Sounds logical, right?

🕊 Designing with empathy · The Bunker #50 Designing with empathy is one of the things that I found most challenging to grasp. I mean, verbally it's almost obvious, but it took me a lot to put it into practice...

⚔ You will overcome creative block after reading this · The Bunker #49 Creative block is something that is always there, and it happens to all of us. This is the first thing I want to make clear to everyone. It's something that happens to all of us...

🤔 How to know if I'm a good designer? · The Bunker #48 20 tips to measure success.

🌴 The art of saying no · The Bunker #47 Don't conufse being clear, with being rude.

😭 Motivation is your biggest enemy · The Bunker #46 There's a better way to follow the process.

💡 How to Make Pinterest Boards x999 times smarter · The Bunker #45 The thing is, I've been using Pinterest for about 10 years, but it's only recently that I've been using it properly. I had always used it casually, and you probably have too.

⚡Learning fast anything new · How I learned Webflow in 1 month · The Bunker #44 If you only do what you already know, you'll never progress. First imagine, think, ideate, create, and dream. Then rack your brain to figure out how to make it functional. Because there's always...

🎈 How to design differently · The Bunker #43 I believe that staying different is one of the most challenging things. Because everyone tends to do what the rest dictates. And do you know what the secret is to doing things differently?...

👨‍⚖️ You have to be unique · The Bunker #42 Don't be afraid to unleash your design magic. Start by embracing who you are, creating your own unique style, and dedicating time to nurture it. It's a journey of self-discovery and growth, where...

💵 What's my worth? How do I price myself? · The Bunker #41 How much should I charge? Is €500 expensive? Is it cheap? Should I charge different rates for different clients? Should I charge hourly? Per project? Per time? Per difficulty? If I have no...

👑 I made my best design ever in 124 minutes · The Bunker #40 There's nothing more satisfying than creating a design quickly, doing a good job, and getting paid almost as much as you earn in your salary.

👋 Rule n1 to attract new clients · The Bunker #39 As human beings, we crave meaningful connections and relationships. When you build a personal connection with your clients, you're not just providing a service, you're building a relationship....

✨ AI Will destroy your creativity. This is how to use AI smartly as a designer · The Bunker #38 Trusting AI tools 100% directly affects your potential and creativity. You stop doing things, you stop thinking about the tasks. You delegate it completely and stop squeezing your brain.

👑 How to make your clients see the value of your work · The Bunker #37 While it’s easy for designers to see the value in their work, it’s not always as clear to clients who may not have the same level of design knowledge or expertise.

👸🏻 How to make everybody listen to your presentations · The Bunker #36 Giving an effective presentation requires more than just having good content. You need to be engaging, charismatic, and have an eye for design.

🧘🏻‍♂️ All you lack is focus · The Bunker #35 According to a study conducted by the University of California, Irvine, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on track after being distracted.

🧁 Present your services as an investment · The Bunker #34 The key to closing more projects lies in the choice of words.

🪫 Allow yourself to be bored more often · The Bunker #33 Allowing yourself to be bored isn't a waste of time – it's an investment in your creativity.

💨 Please be competitive · The Bunker #32 Being competitive can be a great way to stay hungry, to keep pushing yourself to improve, and to stay ahead of the curve.

📦 Stay always happy to think out of the box · The Bunker #31 Enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Find joy in the process of creating and improving, and let that guide you towards success. Celebrate your wins, big and small.

📅 The small actions you do today, will determine yourself in 2 years time · The Bunker #30 It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and grind of work and life, but it's important to take a step back and really think about what you're working towards.

🍃 Become someone who you would admire · The Bunker #29 It's easy to get caught up in trends and the latest styles in the creative world, but if you want to truly stand out and make a lasting impact, you need to be true to yourself.

💪🏻 You're the strongest designer I've ever met · The Bunker #28 The truth is, you are the strongest designer I've ever met. Yes, you. You might not believe it, but your unique experiences, skills, and perspective are what make you such a valuable designer.

💨 How To Become A "Faster" Designer · The Bunker #27 We always have been told to design as fast as we can, but we know it isn't as easy as people think. In today's post, we'll learn 3 tips to become a more efficient (and faster) designer.

🏅 7 Tips To Get Featured in Behance as a UX/UI Designer · The Bunker #26 How to increase your visibility, gain exposure, and connect with better clients thanks to the Featured Flag in Behance.

🏆 5 Tips to Maximize Your Web Portfolio's Visibility: A Beginner's Guide to SEO · The Bunker #25 Learn how to optimize your portfolio so that it reaches more clients. 5 Great SEO Optimization Techniques that actually worked for my portfolio.

💒Why Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story · The Bunker #24 Uncovering the importance of consistency and understanding the limitations of numbers.

💸 How to Raise Your Prices as a UX Freelancer · The Bunker #23 Why should you increase your prices as a freelancer? What are the benefits and how should you communicate it to your clients?

🥳 How to Make a Design Portfolio That Gets You The Clients You Want · The Bunker #22 4 Tips to make a design portfolio that will help you get the clients you want.

🥂 5 Reasons to Create an Agency this 2023 · The Bunker #21 5 reasons to consider if you want to set up your own design agency in 2023.

🏁 Please, don’t be competitive · The Bunker #20 In this post, I will discuss the issue of being competitive in the design world and how it will not help you on your journey.

🤑 How I Managed to Make 1000€ for a Project at 16y.o · The Bunker #19 I'll show you how I managed to make +1000€ for a project when I was 16 years old, and I'll show you how you can do it too.

🤝 How To Close More Projects · The Bunker #18 3 quick tips for closing more projects, as well as how to land your most important first client.

✍️ Clarity is all a client needs · The Bunker #17 Discover how I have designed a system based on providing the maximum possible clarity to the client when closing projects.

💡 5 Tips I wish someone told me earlier when I started · The Bunker #16 5 Tips that have helped me grow my career as a designer.

♾️ How to Get Unlimited Creative Inspiration · The Bunker #15 How to get inspiration to come up with unlimited design concepts, projects, and still stay creative.

🏫 My Experience in a Design School/University · The Bunker #14 Is it worth going to a Design University/School or is it better to learn on your own?

🦺 Learn To Follow The Right People · The Bunker #13 Twitter & Instagram is a Free University. The art of following the right people. How to find the people who really interest you.

🌷 Designing With Empathy · The Bunker #12 What is Designing With Empathy and why is it so important for solving problems?

🧠 How To Stay Focused As a UX/UI Designer · The Bunker #11 How to stay focused during your productive hours as a UX/UI designer.

🪶 How To Find Your Style As A Designer (the real struggle behind it) · The Bunker #10 Hello friends! Welcome to chapter #10 of The Bunker. A Newsletter in which we talk about UX Design and the Freelance Journey, dedicated to those who are starting out in both worlds and who feel identified. From The Bunker, we accompany you on the way.

🚧 When To Build Your Design Portfolio As a Freelancer · The Bunker #09 Hello friends! Welcome to chapter #09 of The Bunker. A Newsletter in which we talk about UX Design and the Freelance Journey, dedicated to those who are starting out in both worlds and who feel identified. From The Bunker, we accompany you on the way.

🐂 You Are Better Than What You Think, Imposter Syndrome · The Bunker #08 How to believe in yourself, even if you don't. How to overcome imposter syndrome.

👨‍🎓 Learning Rather Than Competition · The Bunker #07 The learning wall, the barrier to new knowledge. The reality of junior designers.

🎫 6 Pricing Mistakes You Can Start Fixing Now · The Bunker #06 6 common mistakes I made when I started and that you can apply right now to fix them now.

🦁 How to Break Down the Asking-Fear Barrier · The Bunker #05 How to break down the asking-fear barrier immediately. How to start opening up new opportunities.

🛖 5 Benefits From Working From The Office · The Bunker #04 5 awesome benefits that only working from the office can bring you. This is what experience has taught me.

🙊 3 Tips To Teach Your Client to Give Feedback · The Bunker #03 3 tips you can apply to learn how to give and receive feedback as a designer. Teach your clients to give you feedback and learn how to give it correctly.

🔎 4 Tips To Find Everything You Are Researching For · The Bunker #02 4 Tips you can apply to really find the inspiration and resources you are looking for in any design discipline.

📚 How to Get the Job You Want (a.k.a Better clients) · The Bunker #01 4 practical tips you can apply to get better clients and close as many proposals as you want.

👋 Welcome · The Bunker #00 The Bunker Newsletter. Providing experience-based UX & Freelancing Insights. Only value is allowed.

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