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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 listen to a lot of podcasts. It’s a wide mix of content (you might guess as much from what I post here). I enjoy the medium and I love the range of formats and structures. From the quick newsy shows to the long-form interviews, deep investigations into a topic, and everything in between–I consume […]
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 […]
It’s officially Spring now. The time change has happened. It’s getting warmer (some days). I’m trying to roll with it. This week is another small batch of hand-selected links for you all. Enjoy. Art Daisuke SamejimaRealistic paintings on spheres Industrial Design The Wearable Masterpieces of the Swatch x Tate Gallery CollectionSwatch also has a history […]