How do you explain the world when it fails to make sense daily? This year has been a wild ride and shows no signs of stopping. I’m doing the things I can do, but it’s hard. At least there’s cool stuff to look at.
Tools
Graintouch
A drawing app with the soul of print. Inspired by Risograph™ aesthetics, it lets you layer, blend, and create with the warmth of real ink—right on your screen.
Web Design/UX/UI
14 logic-driven UI design tips to improve any interface
UI design tips to improve your interface designs using logic rather than gut feel.
It’s more than picking a pretty font
A guide to accessible typography.
Industrial Design
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosystem 3000c Brings Back a Vinyl Icon
This limited-edition release brings the beloved Beogram 3000 turntable from 1985 into the present day
Typography
Why typography is key to good branding, straight from a pro
Brand Impact Awards judge reveals the 4 typographic dials you need to get it right.
Work
What Problems to Solve – By Richard Feynman
No problem is too small or too trivial if we can really do something about it.
Rules to Live By: a zine of 18 creative manifestos
Handwritten wisdom on creative practice + behind the scenes making a risograph zine
Branding
How we shaped the visual identity for Config 2025
From giant inflatable glyphs to welcoming soundscapes, Figma’s Brand Studio designed an immersive conference that celebrated the spirit of makership at every turn.
Animation
The BBC’s magical Wimbledon animation used a delightfully old-school technique
This is a stop-motion smash.
Random
Heartwarming Fuji X-Pro3 Easter Egg Shows Video Game-Like Credits Roll After 100,000 Photos
“So, I took a few photos and turned the camera off to save battery life as I always do. I glanced at that back screen, and instead of the usual camera settings, it said, ‘Thanks for 100,000 Shots.’