“This is fine.”―KC Green
April has been bringing the rain. This is probably a good thing in these hectic times. It helps people stay indoors and mellow out a bit. I’m a little stir crazy, like everyone. I’m also doing my best to keep my distance, stay at home and stay healthy. I hope you are all doing the same. Stay safe out there and enjoy the creative link show.
Typography
Grafier: a serif typeface that rethinks classic design in the digital era • https://tomorrow.type.today/en/grafier
Cymru Wales: A unique family of fonts created to represent Wales to the world • https://www.smorgasbordstudio.com/work/cymruwalestypeface/
Graphic Design/Packaging
Dalston’s Soda — delivery boxes • https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2020/04/dalstons-soda-delivery-boxes.html
How to make a zine from a single sheet of paper • https://austinkleon.com/2020/03/04/how-to-make-a-zine-from-a-single-sheet-of-paper/
Industrial Design
Japanese Minimalism Meets Abstract Sculpture in Edition 2020 Collection • https://design-milk.com/japanese-minimalism-meets-abstract-sculpture-in-edition-2020-collection
Pentagram’s Yuri Suzuki has designed a machine that lets you cut your own vinyl • https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/23-29-march-2020/pentagram-record-maker-vinyl/
Vans “Foot the Bill” Customization Program Supports Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19 • https://hypebeast.com/2020/4/vans-foot-the-bill-customization-program-era-slip-on-coronavirus-covid-19-relief
Architecture
Hardio Cycling Studio by balbek bureau • https://retaildesignblog.net/2020/04/06/hardio-cycling-studio-by-balbek-bureau/
Longyan Cloud Art Gallery / AAI.LifeWay studio • https://www.archdaily.com/936830/longyan-cloud-art-gallery-aaifeway-studio
Web Design/UX/UI
Documenting the humane design movement • https://blog.sketchapp.com/documenting-the-humane-design-movement-759e97a0a6a6
The grand unified theory on UX metrics & measurements • https://uxdesign.cc/the-grand-unified-theory-on-ux-metrics-measurements-45509b4f7323
Polychroma — “I loved the idea of a more natural-looking gradient, but I wanted a way to visualise the results without needing to update my dev stack.” • https://polychroma.now.sh/
UX myths to forget in 2020 • https://uxdesign.cc/ux-myths-to-forget-in-2020-18dc1eda5cb3
The UX Writing Starter‑Kit • https://dribbble.com/stories/2020/03/23/ux-writing-starter-kit
Work
What should people in leadership roles actually be doing all week? • https://medium.com/swlh/what-should-people-in-leadership-roles-actually-be-doing-all-week-67de8c24fd2
New study: Software teams with more women communicate better • https://www.getclockwise.com/blog/new-study-software-teams-with-more-women-communicate-better
Virus Stuff
The United Nations issues an open brief to designers to help fight coronavirus • https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/united-nations-open-brief-creatives-creative-industry-300320
The rise of quarantine UX: How COVID-19 has upended the very idea of convenience • https://www.fastcompany.com/90484977/the-rise-of-quarantine-ux-how-covid-19-has-upended-our-ideas-about-convenience
Remote Work for Design Teams by Ben Goldman, Abby Sinnott, and Greg Storey • https://www.designbetter.co/remotework
Plurasight Free April • https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/news/stay-home-skill-up-for-free
Art
Meet the Dystopian Artist Behind Amazon’s “Tales From the Loop” • https://www.insidehook.com/article/art/simon-stalenhag-art-nostalgia-tales-from-the-loop
Dave Towers • https://www.instagram.com/t_o_w_e_r_s/
Expertise & Fun
30min Ask Me Anything with Design Systems Advocate Jina Anne • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30min-ask-me-anything-with-design-systems-advocate-jina-anne-tickets-101755770248
Stevie Wonder Surprise Calls Questlove During DJ Livestream • https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/stevie-wonder-calls-questlove-dj-livestream/
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I started a Patreon: If you like skateboarding, design and video games (and this Medium account) then consider supporting my efforts • https://www.patreon.com/jfx1026