PinnedI went on a Workation to Vienna and that’s how it wasMy first ever Workation I went on to Vienna was actually quite a lame experience. But let me start from the beginning. I’m from Austria, so I figured why not go to its capital Vienna for a test run and see how such a trip might turn out, if I…Digital Nomads7 min readDigital Nomads7 min read
Published in Digital Global Traveler·Pinned7 reasons why you probably should NOT make a WorkationPlease take them with a grain of salt as I’m not always totally serious. Here are some reasons why you may want to make a Workation after all and to get a primer on Workations please check this article. Not sure when I had the idea of doing a Workation…Workation7 min readWorkation7 min read
Published in Digital Global Traveler·Pinned9 reasons why you should make a WorkationIf these reasons don’t convince you, I don’t know what else to say … — Not sure when I had the idea of doing a Workation and what made this thought appear in my head, but I can say with total confidence that these times were the best in my life (besides the birth of my son and meeting my wife). …Workation10 min readWorkation10 min read
Published in Digital Global Traveler·PinnedSo, what is a Workation after all?Let me take you on my journey through the magic of making a Workation — So, let me first ask you this question and then answer as best as I can: What’s a Workation after all? When I first wanted to travel the world and work at the same time I didn’t even know what a Workation is. I just knew that I wanted to…Workation9 min readWorkation9 min read
Published in Digital Global Traveler·Jan 2310 things you absolutely need for your WorkationYou can surely have a good time without them, but if you want to make your trip unforgettable (and effortless), you should think about spending some extra money on these items. I’m so blessed that I had the opportunity to work for a remote-first company like Alludo (former Corel) in…Travel11 min readTravel11 min read
Nov 28, 2020How I deflected burnout and became a happier person, full version… and you can, too, if you follow me on my journey to a happier life. I’m hoping my story inspires you to also make a change in your life, or at least give some inspiration. I can’t even say anymore what happened or when it happened exactly, but I…Meditation15 min readMeditation15 min read
Published in Mindfulness and Meditation·Nov 28, 2020How I deflected burnout and became a happier person, part 1… and you can, too, if you follow me on my journey to a happier life. This is a four-part series and I’m hoping my story inspires you to also make a change in your life, or at least give some inspiration. I can’t even say anymore what happened or…Meditation5 min readMeditation5 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·Jan 23, 2017Designing A Responsive Music Player In Sketch (Part 2)This article was first published on Smashing Magazine on January 12th, 2017. Before we even start with the tutorial, I’d like to tell you about my new book: The Sketch Handbook. On 376 pages and in 12 jam-packed chapters in tells you everything you ever wanted to know about designing…Design15 min readDesign15 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·Jan 11, 2017Designing A Responsive Music Player In Sketch (Part 1)This article was first published on Smashing Magazine on January 5th, 2017. Before we even start with the tutorial, I’d like to tell you about my new book: The Sketch Handbook. On 376 pages and in 12 jam-packed chapters in tells you everything you ever wanted to know about designing…Design17 min readDesign17 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·Dec 9, 2016The Sketch Handbook: Designing Icons in SketchThis is an excerpt from the brand new ‘The Sketch Handbook’ from Smashing Magazine, “everything you ever wanted to know about designing with Sketch on 376 pages.” Hint: I’m the author. It’s a rather advanced tutorial from later on in the book, but if you’re a beginner to Sketch, don’t…Sketch10 min readSketch10 min read