The Middle
Today marks the middle of the month, in roughly the middle of the year. These are pretty meaningless milestones. I know this–but still, they are markers of a sort. We’ve managed to get this far. This is the 23rd weekly links post of the year–not half way, 3 shy. Anyway… enjoy the links.
Work
Archetypes for creative leadership: How to define the behaviors you value
Technology
“We’re mining the sky because there’s too much carbon in it” says Climeworks
Apple announces winners of the 2021 Apple Design Awards
CSS Houdini – Paint API Generative “Fleck“ Patterns! by George Francis
Architecture
Tony Fruit Office / TAA DESIGN
This cafe’s 2D interior design has to be seen to be believed
Random
It’s Mysterious Circles In Japan: Drone Captures Circles Of Trees
Graphic Design/Branding
What if your favourite brands still used their original logo?
Industrial Design
This Styrofoam-like packaging is made of popcorn—not plastic
Mighty morphin’ flat-packed pasta takes on 3D shapes as it cooks
KAV – The Bike Helmet Reinvented
This wild concept car snaps together like Ikea furniture
Web Design/UX/UI
It’s Time to Ditch the UX Portfolio
10 signs indicate you are a senior designer
I learnt why certain UX designers don’t have portfolios. No, it’s not laziness (only)