Words & Letters
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’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 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 […]
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 […]
I just read that one of my favorite sources is shutting down. It was a daily newsletter that focused on web design but always had creative surprises and rarely missed a day. There’s no point in calling it out (until, or if, they relaunch) but I understand why. This work, or is it a hobby […]
I make my share of mistakes. It’s endless–to be honest. It happens daily and I do try not to. They are often painful and unpleasant. Of course, I try and learn from them. That itself is error-prone and not without its share of blunders. I’m not going to give you a cliche story about how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]