Summer is winding down. It’s been a hot one, so I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures. Fall, sweatshirt weather, and everything that comes with it have always been a favorite of mine. I live in California, so the seasons aren’t always so apparent. Enjoy another random batch of links! See you in September.
3D/Animation
Watch an Anime Girl Playing With Blender’s UI in This Fourth Wall-Breaking Animation
A digital character becomes sentient in Kensyouen_Y’s latest masterpiece
Architecture
Tinyleaf Cabin / GO’C
A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast
Chatillon Architectes restores 1970s sports complex in Paris
French studio Chatillon Architectes has renovated the Grande Nef of the Île-des-Vannes sports complex in Paris, preserving its parabolic roof and updating its polycarbonate facades
Graphic Design/Branding
Sploot Vets | Branding
Founded by pet parents for pet parents, Sploot inherently grasps the intricacies of the veterinary journey. This empathetic insight shines through its design, resulting in a branding that radiates a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Art
Cropped Punch-Needle Snapshots by Adrienna Matzeg Stitch Memories of Portugal
Rendering photographic snapshots and souvenir tableaux in textured punch needle, Matzeg depicts the sights of a hot afternoon spent around a table with friends
Chinese Artist Captures The Quiet Solitude Of Modern Life Through Delicate Watercolor Art
Her style is characterized by its delicate attention to detail, soft color palettes, and a sense of calmness that permeates each piece
Photography
REMOVED
The joining of people to devices has been rapid and unalterable
Industrial Design
Math Meets Rug Magic in the Weave Collection by Helena Rohner for GAN
The light interacts with the separate textures differently, to celebrate the technical principles of the first computers, looms
BMW Develops Lightweight, Minimalist, Sustainable Seat Structure
The M Visionary Materials Seat
Work/UX
How To Defend Your Design Process
Here’s how to address unrealistic expectations and foster a shared understanding with stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on the path to a successful delivery
The 5 Stages of UX-Career Progression
Individuals at different career stages have different challenges, opportunities, and ways to level up
The three Cs of Figma: A beginner’s guide to success
I spend a lot of my time helping others learn the basics of Figma. Here’s how I approached it, what I would do differently now, and the framework you can use to get started today.