Words & Letters
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 […]
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 […]
It’s been a weird week or two. Up and down, highs and lows, with some old friends and new colleagues–all over the map. This isn’t bad, it’s just a confluence of events hitting at once. Mostly, it’s interesting and a good vantage point for reflection. I’m trying to take it all in and enjoy the […]
I don’t know what happened to the first month of 2024. If the rest of this year goes by at this speed I don’t know how I’ll keep up. As usual, I’ll keep plugging away–enjoy the links. Art/Sculpture Nastasya ShulyakThe cutest little felted creatures Work If you want to be creative, you can’t be certainEmbracing […]
Welcome to 2024. Everything is new. Everything is the same. Usually, at this time of year, I’d switch things up. Reformat the posts, change the intro structure, or add/remove some element(s). Not in 2024, nope, it’s not going down that way this year. At least, not right now. I can’t say what will happen tomorrow, […]
It’s been a year. Maybe not as hectic as the last few, but it’s been trying for me. I have many talented friends who aren’t employed, there are still layoffs happening, and next year doesn’t look any calmer with ongoing wars and a US election coming. I’m thankful for the good people in my life. […]
No words today, just links. One more before 2023 comes to a close. Photography Dimitar KaranikolovPhotographer | Architect Web Design/UX/UI Font Awesome Icons Plugin for FigmaFont Awesome’s treasure trove of tens of thousands of icons — right inside Figma Introducing Spectrum 2: Our vision for the future of Adobe experience designA preview of the comprehensive […]
Thanks to those who supported my week off. It’s pretty amazing that some of you are paying attention and even reached out in support of the break. In a little nod to the season, I’d like to share a few links to my friends and colleagues who create cool things that you all may enjoy. […]