Welcome to This Design Girl—a small but mighty studio‑blog where color theory meets code, fonts make friends, and every pixel has a purpose. We publish practical, jargon‑free lessons that help makers, marketers, and curious creatives level up their visual game one day at a time.
Our Mission
To demystify design and give everyday creators the confidence and tools to build beautiful, accessible experiences—without gatekeeping or fluff.
What Drives Us
| Value | How It Shows Up in Our Work |
|---|---|
| Clarity over cleverness | We explain why something works before showing how. |
| Accessibility is non‑negotiable | Contrast‑checked palettes, alt‑text on every image, inclusive examples. |
| Learning by making | Every article ends with a micro‑exercise you can finish in under 30 minutes. |
| Community first | We answer comments, host monthly live critique sessions, and share reader showcases. |
| Sustainable creativity | From carbon‑light hosting to evergreen tutorials, we design for the long run. |
The Team
Maya Lin – Founder & Creative Director
A lifelong sketchbook hoarder turned digital designer. Maya built her career in boutique agencies and SaaS start‑ups before launching This Design Girl to prove that great design is teachable, not mystical.
Luis Fernandez – Lead Front‑End Developer
Luis turns our concepts into lightning‑fast, Core‑Web‑Vitals‑friendly code. He’s happiest refactoring CSS at 2 a.m. with lofi beats in the background.
Anika Rao – Content & Community Manager
Anika keeps the editorial calendar humming and the comment section kind. She loves transforming complex ideas into clear, friendly prose—and curating reader‑led showcases.
Juno – Resident Illustrator & GIF Whisperer
Whether it’s a looping micro‑interaction or a hand‑drawn mascot, Juno adds the spark that turns instruction into inspiration.
How We Work
- Research first. Every tutorial starts with hands‑on testing and real‑world examples.
- Zero clickbait. Headlines promise only what the content delivers.
- Open source mindset. We share our Figma files, code snippets, and process docs freely.
Join the Journey
- Subscribe to the Daily Design Drop—one actionable tip in your inbox every morning.
- Show us your work. Tag @thisdesigngirl on Instagram for a chance to be featured.
- Say hello. Feedback, ideas, or collaboration pitches—email hi@thisdesigngirl.com.
Together, we’ll keep pushing pixels, palettes, and possibilities—one well‑crafted tutorial at a time.
