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 since I make no money from this, is often unnoticed. I’ve asked myself, “What’s the purpose?” many nights. The rare, beautiful moments when someone comments, sends a thank you, or shares a link does help keep me going. I did attempt to create a daily version of this for a short while–it was so painful. Enjoy this week’s links. I have no intention of stopping… yet.
Work
Designer engagement report
Top 3 problems for designers: no research, no design strategy, and no career progression
Architecture
Agricultural sheds inform metal home in Taiwan by Studio Tngtetshiu
The “anonymous” metal buildings found in rural Taiwan were a visual reference for Double Roof House
Hidden House / Estudio STGO
The concept originated from the quest for a centrally located house with a courtyard in the city, aiming to avoid relocating to the outskirts while still maintaining privacy and adapting to the characteristics of urban land.
MAST to create stilt-house hotel in abandoned Portuguese salina
Located on the Sado Estuary near Setúbal, the overgrown salina will be transformed into an eco-conscious tourist destination that takes cues from the traditional fisherman’s huts and jetties…
Graphic Design/Branding
Bold Branding and Visual Identity: Srch by Studio Mast
The design employs a straightforward, type-driven approach, allowing typography, color, and copywriting to convey the brand’s core message.
Branding Anterior
Medical Insurance? AI? Oh my!
Industrial Design
‘The Hydrant Directory’ Catalogs the Color Palettes of Community-Painted Infrastructure
Started by Day Lane in May 2023, the archive indexes the coordinates and postal code of each entry, along with the height and date added.
Omar Gandhi Architects creates illuminated brick for outdoor and indoor use
The OG Brick light seamlessly integrates into a masonry wall, blending in during the day and emitting a warm glow at night.
Daylight
The computer, de-invented
Web Design/UX/UI
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winners
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
Different Gets Ignored
At some point in their career, every designer has heard the request to make an element “pop more”. The premise is simple: to draw attention to a particular element in a layout, make it stand out. However, in practice, the opposite effect often occurs.
Art
Jacques Monneraud’s Remarkable Ceramic Vessels Meticulously Mimic Corrugated Cardboard
Monneraud’s pieces appear lightweight and almost haphazard, as if repurposed quickly from corrugated cardboard.