While building this post, I made so many dumb mistakes. I’ve made them before. I know where the speed bumps are. But still, I hit every one of them today. I could be tired. I might be distracted, trying to go too fast, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Too much on my plate? Nothing new really, so I don’t know. Maybe by next week, I’ll have it sorted. Til then, enjoy the links.
Photography
Fantastic Winning Photos From The 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Contest
The 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Contest unveiled the enchanting beauty of insects through amateur photographers’ eyes.
Industrial Design
This Headboard Cleans the Air Near You as You Sleep
AirTulip’s headboard utilizes advanced airflow technology to filter out dust, allergens, and other pollutants, delivering purified air directly to your face as you sleep.
Susan Kare’s playful Esc Keys collection embraces the spirit of escapism
Pixel art meets intricate craftsmanship
Illustration
Samsung Health — Illustration system
A figurative illustration language for Samsung Health, with its application on over 100 assets. Playing with vibrant colors, gradients and dynamic layouts — but also includes crafted quirky tiny reactions motivating wellness audiences around the world.
Architecture
The Blue Insight Cave Space / 3andwich Design/Hewei Studio
…the building should embody three words: “precipitousness, concealment, and integration.” Precipitousness means facing the sea but not exceeding it, while also giving people a sense of danger and suspension. Concealment means hiding in the ground, like what grows in the ground, appearing humbly, not disturbing the environment, and not making noise. Integration means blending into the coastal landscape and local culture.
Keys to Bamboo Engineering in Structural Design: The Case of Panyaden Hall
Panyaden Hall, completed in 2017, carries a story of technical innovation and reverence for tradition, brought to life through bamboo.
Underwing Pottery Studio / Ashton Porter Architects
A small pottery studio located on the side addition of a 15th-century barn.
Graphic Design/Branding
GOCA’s Branding & Visual Identity: A Bridge Between Worlds
Discover how GOCA’s branding and visual identity, crafted by Athletics, bridges the gap between Asian and American art scenes.
The Obama Foundation reinvents legendary font in future-forward rebrand
It’s a masterful blend of past and present
Rose Boulangerie de Village Branding
They inked bread to make the texture–I was sold then
Art
Adrienna Matzeg’s Punch Needle Embroideries Conjure Nostalgic Summer Road Trips
The Toronto-based artist merges her interests in photography, textiles, and design to create vibrant, narrative embroidery compositions.
Work
The design game has changed and I don’t know where I fit anymore
After two decades in design — leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions — I’m now questioning my place.
Random
The GBA Pixel Book
The book features a bounty of articles that delve deep into the GBA’s magnificent game portfolio, spotlighting over 240 titles. It also brings together almost 4,000 screenshots.