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Frances To
Why scratching your creative itch matters in becoming a multidisciplinary designer
Frances To is an Independent Designer who specializes in creating bespoke websites, digital products, and interactive stories on Webflow. Since the start of Frances’s independent design practice, her work has been recognized by Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, Typewolf, and Buried Signals.
In this episode
We talk about Frost Condensed Sans, a typeface made by the Frost Design team, which Frances is part of; the benefits of being a multidisciplinary designer; learning the language and domain expertise of your clients; Â the power of introspection; and why scratching your itch matters for your fractional career.
Outline & Transcript
Why not make it yourselves?
What is Fractional?
The only two tools Frances uses
It’s easier to build in no-code if…
Why Frances went fractional
The good thing about being a fractional designer
How Frost chief creative JP de Guzman and Frances designed the typeface
Are typography courses actually helpful?
Can self-taught designers make anything good?
The one software she used to design a font
Why small details can make a big difference
How to get obsessed with your craft
Is it better to be a multidisciplinary designer?
Understanding your client’s domain expertise
How to become more multi-dimensional as a builder
Is it good to stalk your client?
Top advice for cultivating unbridled curiosity
How to become more self-aware
The advantages of writing and blogging
Generating proof for your skills
Frances’ biggest piece of advice
