Weekly Design Links – 08/15/23

It’s been a long day and I’m fresh out of words. I said a whole bunch of words on the Mix & Matchbox podcast last week. I just realized that an entire section of this post didn’t save and I have to rebuild it. Enough words–let me fix that and get some sleep.

Art

Huntz
Layered hand-cut paper

Work

3 keys to building momentum in the first 90 days as a new manager
Developing a comprehensive plan before entry will provide a solid foundation to focus on the right things and quickly build momentum

UX Job Listings Plunged in 2023
Open roles across UX disciplines are harder to find, and the rest of the tech industry faces similar opportunity dips

Running up that hill: Creativity, AI, and the human pursuit of uphill thinking
John Maeda shares takeaways from his Design in Tech Report

Tools

Iconbuddy
Over 180k+ open source icons

Graphic Design/Branding

Kickbase
By Studio zur Strassen

Bandit
Bandit’s raccoon mascot is a wink and a nudge towards the cafe’s name – inviting customers to come in and enjoy the cafe’s selection of pastries and artisan brewed coffee

Web Design/UX/UI

Mapping the untold stories of pioneering women in interaction design
CCA Chair and Associate Professor of Interaction Design Erin Malone digs into an untold history

Architecture

Valley
An attempt to bring a green and human dimension back to the inhospitable office environment

Destination Design: Welcome to the Jungle at NICO, Sayulita, Mexico
Design by Seattle-based architecture and development firm, HYBRID in collaboration with Mexico City-based architecture firm Palma

Books

The Art Of The Box
By Bitmap Books

Printable: Printing Techniques and Effects in Visual Design
Although screens continue to take over society and sustainable practices have improved the preservation of natural resources, many designers still thrive on delivering tactile experiences, experimenting with new techniques or being inventive with conventional materials