Words & Letters
I just learned about the concept of akrasia. I’ve read about it before, but somehow it didn’t hit me then. I honestly don’t remember reading about it. I know it’s part of ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear. The concept: The state of acting against your better judgment–when you do one thing even though you know […]
No time this week, but here’s eight sweet links… Graphic Design/Branding Plex Logo Redesign: A Warmer, More Inviting BrandingDiscover how subtle changes to the iconic chevron and wordmark achieve a fresh, modern look while retaining branding and visual identity recognition. Typography An Unusual Angle on LetteringUncovering the peculiar ‘lettering triangle’ tool Work Rethinking The Role […]
I used to start each of these posts with a quote. Or did I end with a quote? I can’t recall. It really doesn’t matter in the slightest. Instead, I’ll leave you with this lovely Kurt Vonnegut story from an interview, or maybe from Timequake. “I work at home, and if I wanted to, I […]
It’s been a busy month. I can’t keep track of everything. In fact, I’m not even trying to. I focus on the task in front of me. Everything else is unimportant. This is not exactly a zen approach. It’s a method of survival. The link show must go on, that’s the task right now. Data […]
I’ve been publishing these posts in various formats, on multiple platforms, and with different models (I won’t dare say business) for over eight years. The first post was technically on May 15th, 2016. It was a humble beginning. I promptly forgot to post again until October, 28th, 2016. I was still creating the content for […]
I work with human beings. It’s a messy business. I’ve learned a lot but I’m far from perfect. I attempt to treat people equally, with care, and consideration. I fail often. I try to own my mistakes and improve. I still have a lot to learn but the effort is worthwhile. My sincerity in helping […]
Is it possible to run out of words? I’ve heard of writer’s block and hitting a creative wall. Words are not my first medium of choice. I’m trying to be more consistent. I’m trying to write more frequently. Keep plugging away–that’s the way forward. So we go ahead with another week of the links, enjoy! […]
I was lucky enough to attend Config (the Figma design conference) last week and this week is the 4th of July. Work is getting done… somehow. The machine never stops. Take a breath, walk, or whatever you do to give yourself a break. Architecture Fritz Tiny HomesMore living per square inch: Refined tiny homes for […]
This week’s list is a little short. I apologize. This last week caught me off guard and Config snuck up on me too. Animation How we made animated film No Dogs or Italians AllowedThe team at studio Foliascope explain their compositing process in DaVinci Resolve and Fusion Studio Industrial Design Industrial Designer Invents Easy-to-Use Third […]
Ten links in the usual, wide variety of subjects. I’m tired (writing this the night before). It’s been a long day, so I’m going to cut it short right now. Next week is Config! Web Design/UX/UI Design Systems vs. Style GuidesDesign systems are a set of standards needed to manage design at scale. Style guides […]