A few years ago, If I told you that you could just think of an idea and a computer could turn that into a photo-realistic image you’d call it science fiction. We’ve all seen this stuff now: ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and others. There are so many headlines about the computers taking creative jobs and almost universally they are shallow and don’t bring any insight into the tools. We’re currently in the shallow end right now. We don’t know how to swim and yeah, it’s a little scary. If you don’t learn how, yes–you might find yourself in a difficult situation. These tools require new skills and there is a learning curve. It’s not that different from other tools in your arsenal. Don’t let the noise deter you.
Web Design/UX/UI
The future of design systems is automated
“Really thought I had more time until I get replaced by a robot” –Nir Benita.
A masterclass in pricing psychology
could easily be perceived as a dark pattern
Neurodiversity Design System
The NDS is a coherent set of standards and principles that combine neurodiversity and user experience design for Learning Management Systems
2022 Design Tools Survey: Results
The 6th edition of this valuable survey focused on design systems
Tools/Technology
Scribble Diffusion
Turn your sketch into a refined image using AI
Inkbase: Programmable Ink
What would be possible if hand-drawn sketches were programmable like spreadsheets?
Architecture
The Pyramid Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab[AaL]
located in the “Fragrant Lake” of Huanggang City, Hubei Province, and is part of the Wiki World Co-Building Plan
Industrial Design
Volkswagen’s Electric Minibus is Getting a Porsche Redesign
Love the ride, hate this web design
Gantri’s 3D-Printed Lights by Chris Granneberg Feature a Simple Twist
offering a literal twist in form in service of function
Graphic Design, Branding,
& Packaging
Brand identity with elegant and minimalist look for Caggregate
By Jarosław Dziubek
The Dark Side of The Moon 50th anniversary edition is a “work of art”
The set was designed by Pentagram partners Harry Pearce and Jon Marshall