Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “In a time of digital feeds and “For You” content, an introduction with my name and city does little to bridge strangers to friends. Each of us in our own digital moodscapes wondering if we scrolled upon the same virtual lands. Let’s skip the ice breakers and flash each other…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “We live in a hyper-connected world where things don’t seem to have happened unless you post about them. An emotion hardly seems validated until it’s been shared with others online. On average, we spend a quarter of our lives online. For people we never met in person, all they know…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “Any of us could face what our colleagues at Twitter faced yesterday. Some of us already have, and some of us will in the future, especially if you stick around the profession long enough. It’s a good reminder that, whether we realize it or not, we’re in this together. We…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “A quick internet search will direct you to plenty of articles about current or future design trends. For UI designers, neumorphism is in, and skeuomorphism is out. Logo designers should expect to see a lot of simple geometry and variable type. Literally today, I just read that parallax effects and…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “ll creative endeavors come with a learning curve. And similar to how it aids in our development as human beings, imitation has long been a critical learning tactic for designers looking to develop and mature their craft from understanding to execution.” All designers start as copycats (and that’s ok) → By…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “Poems are not just form; they always also have a function — as does design. They intend to convey a deeper truth. They want to evoke feelings that (hopefully) result in a certain experience — as does design. In this sense, poems serve as an interface between author and reader…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “Here’s the truth of the matter, from somebody who has been doing Design for well over 25 years: Design is not a Process, it’s an Odyssey. It is not a rigid structure with steps to follow, but a path you discover along the way with dangers, villains, and wisdom to…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — You say you won’t detach instances. You will detach instances. Shhh: don’t tell the new designers → By Michael McWatters The UX Collective is an independent design publication that elevates unheard design voices, reaching over 500k+ designers every week. Editor picks Design in uncertain times → How design can shape our views, taste…

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. — “Universally, human beings understand the concept of death, which is the end of a person’s life. Across most cultures, special arrangements like a funeral are conducted. The deviation often lies in funeral customs and procedures. This is where it becomes interesting because, as civilization progresses, so too does the evolution…