Words & Letters
These posts follow a simple formula. But, each week delivers different results and I don’t plan themes or focus areas. I take in what comes from suggestions (yes, I’m open to suggestions–thanks Don for sharing the great animation), my collected sources that I still read via RSS, email newsletters, and friends. I obviously don’t share […]
For the last few days, I’ve been reading ‘How To Sell A Poison’ by Elena Conis. It’s the story of the deadly pesticide DDT and how the US (and much of the world) was quickly sprayed with the chemical. Of course, there are huge amounts of money involved, along with war, and the people who […]
I’m running on 5 hours of sleep. It’s been a long day. I don’t have much left in the tank for typing words. I’ll leave you all with the usual barrage of links. Web Design/UX/UI The polish paradoxThe more you polish, the less you see Photography World Press Photo: 2024 Contest winnersThe selection encourages greater […]
Writing words isn’t what I get paid to do. That hasn’t stopped me from trying to improve over the years. This effort comes and goes. I’m sure you aren’t here for these introductions, so let’s get to the visuals. Web Design/UX/UI Seeing the Systems in EdTechHow ‘pace layers’ can help designers understand complex systems A […]
Tax day has come and gone.Summer is around the corner.This is not a haiku. Web Design/UX/UI Design systems 102: How to build your design systemWe’ll walk you through the basics of creating a system tailored to your unique goals and challenges, whether building from scratch or starting with existing pieces Graphic Design/Branding Deep Accounting’s Branding […]
Video games have been a big influence in my life. From early 8-bit, through the dawn of 3D, and into the current day–it’s all creative, designed to every detail (when it’s great), and built for fun. I played my share of racing games, but this was never my favorite genre. Still, this week’s links have […]
No words, too busy… Links only today. Typography The hidden power of typographyThe science behind how design choices influence perception and behavior Graphic Design/Branding Branding and Visual Identity: Nexto Agency’s ApproachExplore how Nexto Agency’s unique approach to branding and visual identity sets the benchmark in marketing design, blending innovation with a youthful spirit. Art/Sculpture Individual […]
It’s way too late to get into words–I’ll leave you all with the links. Graphic Design/Branding Learning by Helping by Carolina Vázquez GarcíaAn agency and academy that creates and teaches how to create social, environmental and sustainable innovation projects in a fresh, fun and joyful way. Technology/Tools Cold Production: Creating Concrete Components Using Formworks Made […]
I’m not a fan of the band Toto. Their song Africa is an 80’s anthem, ranking #492 on Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest songs of all time. It’s not that high on my list, but like most creative endeavors, it’s subjective. If you get to the bottom of this week’s list, you’ll find a gem of […]
Happy February. It’s over. We’ve got a slew of really long months ahead. We’ve got no real holidays (in the US) to speak of until Memorial Day in late May. I’m not trying to bum you out. This is a reality check. If you can, take a moment to book a few days off. All […]