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Weekly Design Links – 10/03/23

Time continues to sneak up on me. I have a personal deadline in 15 days. I’ve thought a lot about what I intend to make, but reality is coming at me fast. Procrastination is there. Other responsibilities take priority. Excuses are many. I’ve got to get my ass in gear–wish me luck.

Web Design/UX/UI

The complexity of telling stories in UX
UX is a beautiful discipline with a broad action ratio. Despite this range, we tend to focus only on delivering products, overlooking a hidden skill: telling stories.

You kinda want an orange favicon
You can’t have a white favicon, because, in a lot of situations, you won’t be able to see the dang thing at all

Art/Photography

International Garden Photographer of the Year
‘Garden’ in its broadest definition

Justin Bateman
‘Pebbles are my Pixels’

The 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest Dives into the Stunning, Heartbreaking Lives of Aquatic Creatures
Dedicated to spotlighting the most vibrant, awe-inspiring aquatic organisms

Technology

Small robot that can reforest the whole planet
The “Erodium Copy” robot, inspired by nature, buries seeds deep underground to aid reforestation and protect endangered species

Industrial Design

Airless Bicycle Tires Using NASA Tech, Up On Kickstarter
It’s like a spring bent into a donut shape

Capella Design Launches Accessible Products for Home Mobility
Accessible plus style

Work

I’ve interviewed thousands of job candidates. Here’s how to stand out
Demonstrating self-awareness is critical to nailing your next job interview, this HR exec says

Graphic Design/Branding

So (Re)Fresh and So Clean—How Jessica Hische Brings New Life to an Old Logo
lettering artist extraordinaire

Random

Shrek’s Scottish Swamp Will Be on Airbnb This Halloween
The cottage stay will be hosted by none other than Donkey

sillycovalley
you’ve just secured a $40k seed round and you’re 120 days away from pitching your startup at demo day. build a product people love and grow to as many users as possible. but beware, if your funds deplete before demo day, it’s game over

Design Jobs

Creative Director
Headspace
Remote, US

Senior Art Director
Yeti
Austin, Texas

Director of Instructional Design
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey