I get to this place at the end of every month. I’m continually surprised that the month is almost over. I’m disappointed that I didn’t get X, Y, or Z done. In the greater scheme of things, it doesn’t matter too much. No one is living or dying by these link posts–I hope not. I’ve been told that they brighten people’s days, which is nice. That’s enough for this moment. Enjoy.
Work
State of the Industry 2025: How are creative agencies faring?
We take the temperature of the agency world as studio heads share their experiences of 2025 so far, good and bad
Design Isn’t Dead. You Sound Dumb
The problem of clueless critics, inflated egos, and AI panic
Web Design/UX/UI
Welcome to the Webby Gallery + Index: 2025 Winners
Discover the best of the Internet and uncover trends, insights and talent that define the future of Internet excellence
The purpose of UX Design — why product managers need UX designers and design leaders
…design process became linked to creating value by boosting growth for quick returns, particularly in start-up contexts. This narrowed the scope and missed some of the point and purpose of design.
The Roblox’s creator illusion
How a platform claiming to empower kids actually extracts billions from them
Japanese Colors for UI
An ongoing R&D project series presented by the reductionist design studio Nuevo.Tokyo™, showcasing the elegance and adaptability of Japan’s traditional colours in today’s digital landscape
Graphic Design/Branding
Fangs out: we take a look at The Negra’s fierce typography-led rebrand for production giant Fight
The name ‘Fight’ remains a call to arms, an invitation to creative battle, but with a sharper, more modern presence.
Rethinking Money: Seedbills
Seedbills is a project designed to encourage reflection on our economic system by drawing on the symbolic power of both seeds and money. The seed serves as a powerful metaphor for values such as resilience, respect for nature, generosity, and abundance.
Industrial Design
These Ceramic UU Tiles by Unknown, Untitled Double as Hooks and Lamps
a collection where ceramic tiles can double as functional hooks and minimalist wall lamps, blending seamlessly into the tiling while also quietly standing out
The Pro-Ject Flatten It Restores Your Vinyl to Its Former Glory
Using a precisely heated aluminum plate with custom temperature controls, the Flatten It gently and evenly warms the entire surface of the vinyl, helping to restore its original flatness without causing any damage.
Architecture
Land, Sea, and Wiry Trees Converge in 100architects’ Imaginative New Playground
100architects aimed to break away from traditional playground design and instead focus on the layout as a multigenerational space.
AI
AvatarFX
AvatarFX is a cutting-edge AI platform for interactive storytelling, empowering users to bring characters to life by simply uploading an image and selecting a voice. Instantly, characters speak, move, and emote with remarkable realism and fluidity.