I thought I might take this week off. Nope, didn’t happen. Maybe in December, I’ll skip one–maybe not. Let the links flow…
Illustration
illustrations universe
a huge library of world’s best product illustrations
Work
Are designers happy? Our new “State of the Designer” report aims to find out
Our new report examines what it takes for designers to feel fulfilled and satisfied in their roles now that work has radically changed
My process when starting a new job
As an independent consultant, I find myself in the position of “new girl” more than most. As a result, I’ve learned a few things about how to hit the ground running
Typography
Monaspace
An innovative superfamily of fonts for code
Advertising/Animation
The Nintendo Ads You’ve Never Seen
A study of idyllicism, 癒やし (iyashi) & knowing your audience
Exploding Kittens Netflix Series
From the Oatmeal, one minute of glorious footage
Industrial Design
This 18-year-old built a better computer monitor that doesn’t strain your eyes
This naturally backlit computer monitor is his way to fight the glare of modern life
Art
Hand Embroidered Satellite Imagery
Danielle Currie’s intricate hand embroidered pieces capture the beauty of Earth from a satellite view
Deville
Drawing all the people
Vorja Sánchez Brings the Past to Life in a Series of Uncanny ‘Ancient Pottery’ Illustrations
A new print titled “Ancient Pottery” draws inspiration from a wide variety of stoneware urns, bowls, and statuettes from prehistoric cultures around the world, imbuing each of them with the lively features of animals or mythological beings