Words & Letters
Since my last post, so much has happened. I gave my first design talk, ‘How Not to Apply for a Design Job’ (view the recording, thanks to SDXD), and then I gave it again the following day at UCSD’s design career event. There was a bunch of work stuff, and then I flew to where […]
How do you gauge if you are doing what you set out to do? Goals, plans, milestones… Some people say these are all a fool’s errand–wild guesses in an attempt to tame the chaos. I don’t have a clue. I try to keep knocking things off the list. The list never gets done. I’m OK […]
It didn’t happen in September as planned, but my new project, Skate Book Club is live. If you missed the first issue, check it out here. Each month, we’ll bring you some of the best books we’ve found (or unearthed) in the skateboarding community. A huge thanks to my collaborator, Natalie Porter who helped me […]
I am still working on the newsletter–and six other side projects. Also, if you are in San Diego, I’m hiring a product designer. There’s a lot of balls in the air these days. A few months back, I thought that by October, I’d have a little more clarity on everything. Was that a foolish dream? […]
Phase.001 is live. My other new project is getting there. The links continue… Photography The DisciplesSeries of 56 photo montages of music fans outside concerts Web Design/UX The over-confetti-ing of digital experiencesHave we gone too far, and how do we make surprise & delight moments special again? Advertising American Advertising Awards: Check Out Who Won […]
There are a few new things coming from yours truly. That is a strange phase–but we’ll get into that another time. Starting this week (still not sure when) I’ll be posting the first issue of ‘Phase’. It’s a monthly thing, more personal than this, and an attempt to get back to a more zine-like publishing […]
A short week, while appreciated, always throws the week into some chaos. This week, I’ve got just seven links. I’m going to say these are all quality over quantity. Let’s leave it at that, enjoy! Web Design/UX/UI Design System ChecklistAn open-source checklist to help you plan, build and grow your design system Wildfire ExplorerCornea’s Wildfire […]
Summer is winding down. It’s been a hot one, so I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures. Fall, sweatshirt weather, and everything that comes with it have always been a favorite of mine. I live in California, so the seasons aren’t always so apparent. Enjoy another random batch of links! See you in September. 3D/Animation Watch […]
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 […]