Juggling isn’t a game. It has elements and a history of performance and dates back to 2000 B.C. according the the internet. We’re all juggling a lot these days. I’m really good at tossing the balls into the air–catching them is another story. I need more practice. As you can probably surmise from this series of posts, I have many interests. I also have many side projects and some are quite complex and time-consuming. Juggling is a way of life. I do try and prune the projects down. I use a prioritization matrix. The values change over time and I find this fact the most interesting. With side projects, sometimes money is more important, other times it’s skill building, or doing something outside of my day-to-day. I’m probably way overdue for a matrix check-in.
Art
Jan Vormann
Fixing damage one LEGO brick at a time
Industrial Design
Introducing the Polaroid I-2: A New Era of High-End Instant Photography
Don’t call it a comeback
Logitech’s clever new camera is a godsend for YouTubers
The Logitech Reach is a flexible alternative to your laptop’s front-facing camera
Branding/Packaging
Howdy 7Up!
Historical 7up branding and sales materials
I’m a fake brand, in a fake world: The secrets behind designing a great fictional brand for TV and film
Duff Beer, Dunder Mifflin Paper, Wonka Candies, Barbie merchandise…
Did Disney just create the most beautiful movie box set ever?
It’s a dream come true for Disney fans–100 movies
Architecture
Invisible Studio adds rammed-earth yoga studio to the gardens of Somerset hotel
The yoga studio has a more insular design with a single opening located at the apex of the sculptural roof
Tools
The new Google Fonts: find what you’re looking for
A redesigned Google Fonts website helps you find the right fonts and icons for your project
Why Does Email Development Have to Suck?
Explaining all the ‘s and ‘s…
Work
How to NOT Be a Bad Design Manager
A Masterclass in What to Do (and not to do)
Letter to a mid level designer
Figure out what the next level looks like to you, set your goals, and find a little joy in the journey
Jobs
This week I’m shameless self-promoting two jobs on my team at Art of Problem Solving. We’re looking for two product designers to help design the next generation of educational tools. These roles are both hybrid in San Diego (not remote).