“It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.” ― Chuck Palahniuk, Diary
Social distancing, shelter in place and working from home–these are the new normal in the USA. I’m not mad about it, panicked or feeling controlled. I’m managing it as best as I can. Enjoying the little things: my sofa, the deck and walking around the neighborhood. Getting used to the new work routine is not easy, but manageable. I have the luxury of being able to work from home. Many do not have that freedom and I don’t take it for granted for one second. Be safe out there, listen to people smarter than yourself and in the words of Douglas Adams, “Don’t Panic.”
Illustration/3D
ED 20 III (Concept illustrations) by atelier olschinsky • https://www.behance.net/gallery/93107661/ED-20-III
Union Haus is Calvin Sprague, California-born, Texas-raised designer living and working in Rotterdam • https://www.unionhaus.com/
Web Design/UX/UI
Modal vs Page: A Decision Making Framework • https://uxplanet.org/modal-vs-page-a-decision-making-framework-34453e911129
50 Best Resources for UI / UX Professionals • https://uxplanet.org/50-best-resources-for-ui-ux-professionals-c29daf36cd85
The 12 Competencies of UX Design • https://drawbackwards.com/blog/the-12-competencies-of-ux-design/
A matrix to help you self-evaluate on 18 different skills a UX designer needs • https://uxdesign.cc/what-are-the-key-skills-a-great-ux-designer-needs-a1ae20685396
Graphic Design
No Frills Branding • https://kottke.org/20/03/no-frills-branding
What Does the Symmetry of Your Logo Say About Your Brand? • https://hbr.org/2020/03/what-does-the-symmetry-of-your-logo-say-about-your-brand
Typography
These People Really Care About Fonts • https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/24/style/typography-font-design.html
Voyage typeface by Violaine & Jeremy • https://www.behance.net/gallery/93253165/Voyage-typeface
Architecture
Verve Roastery: Del Sur • https://designbitches.com/verve-roastery-del-sur/tbdigmznnyrwiq6ud382qz7r2665z6
Hawk Ridge • https://patchworkarchitecture.co.nz/projects/hawk-ridge
Remote Work/Virus Stuff/Work
You’ve found yourself leading a remote design team • https://markboulton.co.uk/journal/found-yourself-leading-a-remote-design-team
Career Myths You don’t need to be an extrovert to be heard • https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/story/career-myths-extroverts-have-a-better-shot-at-success
How to prove the value of Design to your CEO • https://www.abstract.com/blog/prove-the-value-of-design
COVID-19: The UX Perspective • https://medium.com/@lshillman/covid-19-the-ux-perspective-29506a7f2311
and we’re done–see ya on the other side