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Why User Flows Are Pivotal & How To Properly Outline Them

User flows are crucial for predicting user needs and creating successful designs by outlining the path users take to complete tasks. [ more ]

Medium

From Frustration to Fun: How I Revamped Min/Max's Combat Interface

Revamping RPG combat screen interfaces for a seamless player experience. [ more ]

Medium

AI and the Future of User Interface Design

AI transforms industries through efficiency and creativity in design. [ more ]

Medium

2 weeks ago

Rethinking Personas: Empathy and Inclusion in UX Design

User-centered design involves setting aside personal biases and listening to users' experiences to uncover real insights.

The concept of personas in the 'Define' phase of design can be confusing as it involves generalizing and stereotyping users, but it is justified as a tool for empathy and problem refinement. [ more ]

Medium

3 weeks ago

Rethinking Personas: Empathy and Inclusion in UX Design

User-centered design emphasizes setting aside personal biases and listening to users.

The use of personas in design processes may initially seem counterintuitive but can help in focusing and refining problems. [ more ]

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designboom | architecture & design magazine

BLOND'S LABORATORY initiative revives tangible design narratives from historic artefacts

BLOND LABORATORY presents diverse industrial designers at Milan Design Week 2024. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

How to design engaging book cover art

Redesign dust jackets periodically to stand out among new releases

Consider story essence and target audience during the design process. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

5 months ago

Will AI mean that creative directors get stuck in an "echo chamber" of design?

Collaborating with machine learning might speed up parts of the design process, but this could change the responsibilities of current leadership.

Creative Bloq

New Tekken 8 logo is unfortunate to say the least

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)
We've seen plenty of logo design fails in recent years, mostly thanks to unfortunate resemblances.From the Calendly toilet bowl to the Amazon Hitler moustache (links at the bottom, you're welcome), some similarities can never be unseen.But here's a logo that literally spells things out.

Creative Bloq

AI thinks cars of the future will look like this

While generative AI continues to cause controversy, one thing that can't be denied is that it's providing a sudden bounty of riches for content marketers.Its ability to 'imagine' what a hypothetical product might look like can be used to quickly generate future-gazing content on everything from cars to homes, holiday destinations and potential collabs.

Speckyboy Design Magazine

How No-Code Tools Disrupt the Design Process

Like many web designers, I'm a fan of routine.I like having a set process for getting things done.And crafting a design can greatly benefit from this practice.For me, it starts with opening my favorite design tools.From there, I experiment with color and typography.Complimentary images are chosen to enhance the look.

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4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

AI's Role in Design Thinking

AI is expanding beyond automation in design, becoming a collaborator and enhancer.

AI tools can support designers by offering suggestions, improvements, and alternative ideas in real time. [ more ]

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Artificial intelligence

4 top interior design studios share how AI is changing their business

Interior designers are incorporating AI into their design processes, using it for tasks such as finding inspiration and material studies.

Custom GPTs are revolutionizing the interior design industry, allowing designers to create AI models that match their studio's aesthetic. [ more ]

Medium

Design is all "BS"

Designers should select the most appropriate tools for each design challenge.

The Double Diamond method emphasizes divergent and convergent activities in the discovery and delivery phases. [ more ]

Medium

Demystifying User Testing for UX Design Beginners

User testing is crucial in UX design, providing valuable insights.

Directly connecting with users helps understand needs, behaviors, frustrations. [ more ]

Supabase

How design works at Supabase

Design at Supabase is focused on making daily gains while solving large milestones.

The team uses various design methods, including static mockups and code prototypes, to build consensus. [ more ]

Medium

Design for Them, Not for You-# Designing for Reality

Designing based on personal preferences is a mistake; designs should prioritize the needs and behaviors of real customers.

User-centered design requires thorough research, user interviews, and usability testing to gain valuable insights from the target audience.

Inclusivity and constant refinement are crucial aspects of user-centered design. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Building design documentation that will last the test of time - LogRocket Blog

Design documentation is important for providing a reference, record, and justification for design decisions.

It includes information about target users, project goals, design structure, key decisions, timelines, and team members. [ more ]

Medium

A more holistic design workflow: gluing Jira, Figma, and Zeplin together

A clear process distinguishes a professional designer from a beginner

Designers often lack standard documented work processes [ more ]

Itsnicethat

5 months ago

Will AI mean that creative directors get stuck in an "echo chamber" of design?

Collaborating with machine learning might speed up parts of the design process, but this could change the responsibilities of current leadership.

Design Milk

Apartment West by Studio Den Den Draws From Film in Its Design

Filmmaking influences architecture and design.

Client involvement in the design process is key to creating personalized spaces. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Who is going to buy this 541-foot luxury submarine?

Submersible superyachts are seen as the future of yachting for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

The cost of submersible superyachts like the M5 is determined through a collaborative process with clients and can vary depending on features and materials. [ more ]

Supabase

How design works at Supabase

Design at Supabase is focused on making daily gains while solving large milestones.

The team uses various design methods, including static mockups and code prototypes, to build consensus. [ more ]

Medium

Design for Them, Not for You-# Designing for Reality

Designing based on personal preferences is a mistake; designs should prioritize the needs and behaviors of real customers.

User-centered design requires thorough research, user interviews, and usability testing to gain valuable insights from the target audience.

Inclusivity and constant refinement are crucial aspects of user-centered design. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Building design documentation that will last the test of time - LogRocket Blog

Design documentation is important for providing a reference, record, and justification for design decisions.

It includes information about target users, project goals, design structure, key decisions, timelines, and team members. [ more ]

Dezeen

Daytrip imbues Victorian terrace in Highbury with "gallery-like minimalism"

Curving, organic forms are juxtaposed with clean-lined minimalism in this home that interiors studio Daytrip has completed in north London.Daytrip worked with architecture firm Studio 30 to extend the ground floor of the Victorian terrace house to the rear and side to increase the available space while excavating down to boost the ceiling height and give the space more gravitas.

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Medium

90% of designers are unhirable?

Linear design process is not often realistically followed by designers, especially those with less experience.

Designers may not have full control over influencing factors in the design process. [ more ]

BBC News

London

Highgate East: New mental health hospital 'will make a difference'

The new mental health building design prioritizes safety, space, and light.

The service users were actively involved in the design process, leading to a sense of fulfillment and appreciation. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

"We wanted to talk about what the actual creative process feels like", How we made I Love It. What Is It?

Selecting collaborators based on personal perspectives and creativity.

Design process focused on simplicity and variety in voices. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

"It's all about matching the energy of a brand": A day in the life of interior designer Kirsty Vance

Hybrid working brings variety to the workday, with different energies at home and in the studio.

Designers at I-AM are involved in the entire design process, contributing to a diverse range of tasks and projects. [ more ]

Dezeen

Lualdi's design process opens up "creative possibilities with materials and textures"

Promotion: Italian door brand Lualdi says that 2023 marks a new focus in its design process as it aims to create products with experimental combinations of textures and materials.Lualdi shifted its design philosophy in a bid to create new door aesthetics by exploring the creative use and combination of traditional materials, such as wood, fabric, glass and aluminium.

Dezeen

Aran lounge chair by Morgan

Dezeen Showroom: British brand Morgan has used 3D knitting instead of conventional upholstery to achieve a striking look with the Aran lounge chair, which contrasts different densities of weave.Morgan created the Aran lounge chair in collaboration with textile brand Camira, combining expertise to produce a knitted sleeve that is held in tension by a timber frame.

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

LEGO and NASA collaborated to design this stunningly realistic and functional Perseverance Mars Rover replica - Yanko Design

I'm not sure what's more impressive - whether the fact that the Perseverance Rover mission cost NASA a whopping $1.08 billion dollars, or whether LEGO Technic managed to make a functional version of the rover with just 1,132 bricks, and a price tag of $99.99.Launched (not literally) in collaboration with NASA, the LEGO® Technicâ¢ NASA Mars Rover Perseverance model measures a little over 12 inches long, and features 360° steering, a movable arm, and a fully articulated suspension system that lets the rover travel across uneven surfaces on all 6 wheels.

Theregister

Asian superapp Gojek spends a week on each error message

It takes a full work week for motion designers at Gojek to create animated error message graphics.

Senior designer Jean Dsouza spends 70% of her time thinking about the design before creating animations. [ more ]

Medium

No, AI user research is not "better than nothing"-it's much worse

The influence of algorithms in shaping content is leading to shorter articles, frequent publication, and more visual elements.

Design leaders advocating for AI in the design process are sacrificing the human-centered aspect of design and risking the degradation of the design process. [ more ]

MIT Sloan

A generative AI tool to inspire creative workers | MIT Sloan

Design fixation is a common problem for designers, leading to repetitive or suboptimal solutions.

Generative AI tools like DesignAID can help designers generate new ideas quickly and easily based on text prompts. [ more ]

Medium

A 4-step framework for crafting meaningful designs

Content, structure, layout, and style are the four key steps in the design process.

Content should be prioritized and considered before choosing design elements.

The content-first approach ensures that design and content work together to create impactful designs. [ more ]

Medium

No, AI user research is not "better than nothing"-it's much worse

Algorithms have a significant influence on the way articles are written and the content that is prioritized.

Designers are increasingly turning to AI in the design process, compromising the human-centered approach. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Using the Figma Mirror app for mobile designs - LogRocket Blog

Figma Mirror is an app that allows designers to view their Figma designs on mobile or tablet devices.

The app helps with testing the design during the process and getting a better feel for the actual size and interactions. [ more ]

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The Role of Rapid Prototyping Techniques in Transforming Digital Healthcare

Prototyping is crucial in the design process to test and validate products and ideas before launch.

Prototyping helps to identify usability issues and drive attention to areas that need improvement. [ more ]

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Can the Apple Vision Pro shake up fashion design? This company thinks so

Apple's Vision Pro is the company's first spatial computer and aims to bring 3D computing to the mainstream.

A company called Swatchbook is utilizing the Vision Pro to help fashion designers expedite the design process. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Age-inclusive design for web interfaces - LogRocket Blog

Age-inclusive design aims to give users of all ages fair and equal access to products and interfaces.

To design inclusive experiences, a wide range of users need to be included in the design process. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

First Drive: Rolls-Royce Spectre EV - An Electrifying Blend of Luxury and Performance - Yanko Design

Commitment to tradition and storytelling are integral to Rolls-Royce's design process

The design of the Rolls-Royce Spectre achieves a unique elegance with a mix of upright and flowing lines [ more ]

Medium

One Effective Prompt to Overcome a Designer's Idea Block

Designers often struggle to come up with ideas for the products they work on.

AI prompts can be used to generate ideas and overcome design blocks. [ more ]

uxplanet.org

My Year in Design 2023

I've been writing these look-back articles since 2016 (well regarding my year in Design that took place in 2015).

uxplanet.org

Designing the Future: Reflections on Two Years as a Product Designer

Hey everyone!

I'm Hari, a product designer at Fyle.

Embarking on my design journey, I recently marked the significant milestone of completing two years as a product designer.

uxplanet.org

Designing the Future: Reflections on Two Years as a Product Designer

Hey everyone!

I'm Hari, a product designer at Fyle.

Embarking on my design journey, I recently marked the significant milestone of completing two years as a product designer.

uxplanet.org

Designing the Future: Reflections on Two Years as a Product Designer

Hey everyone!

I'm Hari, a product designer at Fyle.

Embarking on my design journey, I recently marked the significant milestone of completing two years as a product designer.

Supabase

How design works at Supabase

Design at Supabase is focused on making daily gains while solving large milestones.

The team uses various design methods, including static mockups and code prototypes, to build consensus. [ more ]

Supabase

How design works at Supabase

Design at Supabase is focused on making daily gains while solving large milestones.

The team uses various design methods, including static mockups and code prototypes, to build consensus. [ more ]

Supabase

How design works at Supabase

Design at Supabase is focused on making daily gains while solving large milestones.

The team uses various design methods, including static mockups and code prototypes, to build consensus. [ more ]

Medium

Design for Them, Not for You-# Designing for Reality

Designing based on personal preferences is a mistake; designs should prioritize the needs and behaviors of real customers.

User-centered design requires thorough research, user interviews, and usability testing to gain valuable insights from the target audience.

Inclusivity and constant refinement are crucial aspects of user-centered design. [ more ]

Medium

Design for Them, Not for You-# Designing for Reality

Designing based on personal preferences is a mistake; designs should prioritize the needs and behaviors of real customers.

User-centered design requires thorough research, user interviews, and usability testing to gain valuable insights from the target audience.

Inclusivity and constant refinement are crucial aspects of user-centered design. [ more ]

Medium

Design for Them, Not for You-# Designing for Reality

Designing based on personal preferences is a mistake; designs should prioritize the needs and behaviors of real customers.

User-centered design requires thorough research, user interviews, and usability testing to gain valuable insights from the target audience.

Inclusivity and constant refinement are crucial aspects of user-centered design. [ more ]

Design Milk

Anand Sheth Shares a Gathering Structure, Embroidery + More

Anand Sheth is the founder of Studio Anand Sheth, an architecture and interiors firm in San Francisco.

Anand's design process is holistic, resourceful, and focused on changemaking, adding energy and shifting dynamics to everyday spaces. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Building design documentation that will last the test of time - LogRocket Blog

Design documentation is important for providing a reference, record, and justification for design decisions.

It includes information about target users, project goals, design structure, key decisions, timelines, and team members. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Building design documentation that will last the test of time - LogRocket Blog

Design documentation is important for providing a reference, record, and justification for design decisions.

It includes information about target users, project goals, design structure, key decisions, timelines, and team members. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Building design documentation that will last the test of time - LogRocket Blog

Design documentation is important for providing a reference, record, and justification for design decisions.

It includes information about target users, project goals, design structure, key decisions, timelines, and team members. [ more ]

Medium

A more holistic design workflow: gluing Jira, Figma, and Zeplin together

A clear process distinguishes a professional designer from a beginner

Designers often lack standard documented work processes [ more ]

Medium

A more holistic design workflow: gluing Jira, Figma, and Zeplin together

A clear process distinguishes a professional designer from a beginner

Designers often lack standard documented work processes [ more ]

Medium

8 Outstanding Books Every UX Writer Should Read

Strategic Writing for UX by Torrey Podmajersky is a valuable book on UX writing that provides tools for creating content that meets business and user goals.

Writing is a core part of the design process, and writers are designers, according to Writing Is Designing by Michael J. Metts and Adams Welfle. [ more ]

Medium

8 Outstanding Books Every UX Writer Should Read

Strategic Writing for UX by Torrey Podmajersky is a valuable book on UX writing that provides tools for creating content that meets business and user goals.

Writing is a core part of the design process, and writers are designers, according to Writing Is Designing by Michael J. Metts and Adams Welfle. [ more ]

Medium

8 Outstanding Books Every UX Writer Should Read

Strategic Writing for UX by Torrey Podmajersky is a valuable book on UX writing that provides tools for creating content that meets business and user goals.

Writing is a core part of the design process, and writers are designers, according to Writing Is Designing by Michael J. Metts and Adams Welfle. [ more ]

Medium

Books

8 Outstanding Books Every UX Writer Should Read

Strategic Writing for UX by Torrey Podmajersky is a valuable book on UX writing that provides tools for creating content that meets business and user goals.

Writing is a core part of the design process, and writers are designers, according to Writing Is Designing by Michael J. Metts and Adams Welfle. [ more ]

Medium

Writing

8 Outstanding Books Every UX Writer Should Read

Strategic Writing for UX by Torrey Podmajersky is a valuable book on UX writing that provides tools for creating content that meets business and user goals.

Writing is a core part of the design process, and writers are designers, according to Writing Is Designing by Michael J. Metts and Adams Welfle. [ more ]

Medium

Quantitative hiring in UX, designing for left-handed people, how to pitch UX research

The CEO of Airbnb responded to customer backlash over hidden costs by promising transparent pricing upfront.

The decision to fix the deceptive pattern was driven by business value and public relations concerns.

The article discusses the importance of the design process and testing in creating effective user experiences. [ more ]

Medium

Quantitative hiring in UX, designing for left-handed people, how to pitch UX research

The CEO of Airbnb responded to customer backlash over hidden costs by promising transparent pricing upfront.

The decision to fix the deceptive pattern was driven by business value and public relations concerns.

The article discusses the importance of the design process and testing in creating effective user experiences. [ more ]

Medium

Quantitative hiring in UX, designing for left-handed people, how to pitch UX research

The CEO of Airbnb responded to customer backlash over hidden costs by promising transparent pricing upfront.

The decision to fix the deceptive pattern was driven by business value and public relations concerns.

The article discusses the importance of the design process and testing in creating effective user experiences. [ more ]

Dezeen

Walk-in camera obscura features in V&A Photography Centre

British studios Gibson Thornley Architects and Purcell have completed the V&A Photography Centre in London, which includes a double-height library and a walk-in camera obscura.Located in South Kensington, the centre is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive Future Plan - a project involving the upgrade of its visitor facilities and galleries while also preserving its original historic structure.

Dezeen

Steve Messam creates site-specific inflatable sculptures for Clerkenwell Design Week

British artist Steve Messam has created four inflatable sculptures with spiky and bulbous protrusions that intend to "reimagine the architecture" of their locations at Clerkenwell Design Week.The project comprises four temporary sculptures erected in different locations across Clerkenwell - a London neighbourhood that is known as a design hub, and the location of the annual Clerkenwell Design Week, which opens today.

Dezeen

Attend a talk exploring how Material Bank can support the design industry

Dezeen has teamed up with Material Bank for a live panel talk next week in London exploring how its easy-access platform is changing the way that architects and designers specify materials.Titled "Material Bank: it has never been so easy to source and sample materials", the talk will identify how the digital platform can support architects, designers and material manufacturers.

Medium

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Job Hunting for UI/UX Designers in 2023

With many companies cutting back and laying off employees, finding a job can be more challenging than usual.In this article, I'll be sharing some tips based on my experience that can help you in your quest for a remote job.This article is divided into four sections: portfolio, resume, social profiles, and application process.

Creative Bloq

All these design flaws make Tesla's Cybertruck sound even more terrifying

The Tesla Cybertruck seems to be forever getting pushed back.The company began taking orders back in November 2019, but three-and-half years later, those early customers still don't know when they can expect to receive their dystopian sci-fi pickup (or how much they'll have to pay for it).A leaked internal presentation may explain at least part of the reason for the delays, revealing problems with braking, handling, noise and leaks.

Dezeen

Hemsworth Architecture wraps Canadian mass timber factory in cedar slats Hemsworth Architecture wraps mass timber factory in cedar slats

Canadian studio Hemsworth Architecture has completed a mass timber factory wrapped in vertical cedar slats, nestled in British Colombia's Squamish Valley.Hemsworth Architecture created a 2,700-square-metre industrial facility for Leon Lebeniste Fine Furnishings & Architectural Woodworking in the region near Vancouver in 2021.

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

The Metaverse Clings To Life; AI Fever You Can't Sweat Out | AdExchanger

The metaverse has gone from the next big thing to a punchline about the danger of chasing Big Tech's shiny objects.Even Meta is downplaying its investment in immersive virtual worlds.Microsoft is still building metaverse infrastructure and doubling down on (actually successful) metaverse-adjacent offerings, such as the multiplayer sandbox game Minecraft, and Nvidia is partnering with WPP on AI and metaverse-related projects (see below).

Design Milk

Will Zhang Finds Design Inspiration in Nature, History & His Dogs

Will Zhang's curiosity for design and incredible interiors was established at an early age, eventually leading him to his current position as Director of Design and Product Innovation at Emtek.There he establishes industrial design as a key part of the brand, maximizing the aesthetic and design value of products while continuously searching for new inspiration and ideas.

Medium

Mental Models; A Guide to how your Users Really Think

Understanding users' mental models is one aspect of the UX design process that is frequently overlooked.Some designers fail to realise that you have to understand the existing mental models of your users, before you design for them.Before we continue, however, what exactly is a mental model?What is a Mental Model?

Dezeen

Ao-ft inserts timber-clad home into London terrace

Timber battens and mullions cover the facade of Spruce House in Walthamstow, London, which was completed in 2021 and is the first built project by local practice Ao-ft.Located in a conservation area on an infill site between terraced houses, Ao-ft referenced the area's history as a village high street by creating a glazed "shop front" for the facade of the three-bedroom home, shielded by a screen of wooden battens.

Streetsblog

San Francisco

San Francisco Finishes Make-Believe Speed Table - Streetsblog San Francisco

The marquee component of the Page Street Neighborhood Way project was supposed to be the city's first raised intersection, also known as a speed table, planned for Page and Buchanan.In this configuration, pictured below in a rendering, the entire intersection is kept at sidewalk level to force motorists to slow down as they cross.

Medium

Designing the latest generation of Uber Navigation: maps built for ridesharing

1. Uber's Navigation Maps are designed to optimize for ridesharing, with features such as a more efficient route planning algorithm, a bigger focus on driver-partner destination accuracy, and improved visuals.

2. Uber's Navigation Maps have been designed with accessibility in mind, with features such as larger fonts, improved color contrasts, and more easily-identifiable landmarks.

3. Uber's Navigation Maps have been designed to reduce driver fatigue, with features such as reduced unnecessary [ more ]

Medium

Why UX Research has a bright future in the age of AI

1. Customer experience should be the top priority for any business, as it is essential to creating a loyal customer base and ultimately increasing revenue.
2. Companies should utilize customer feedback loops to identify customer needs and preferences and use this data to inform their customer experience strategies.
3. Investing in

Dezeen

Parametric design tool Self allows anyone to create their own furniture

American designer Marvell Lahens has launched an app at NYCxDesign that enables everyday people with no professional training to design a piece of furniture and have it produced and shipped to them within three weeks.As a parametric design tool, Self allows users to manipulate a 3D model before sending it off to be digitally manufactured using a CNC mill.

Creative Boom

How to Design Fonts: Has Blaze Type created the most accessible typography guide?

1. Understand the basics of typeface design, including how to work with curves, create a consistent style and form, and use proper spacing and kerning.
2. Consider how your font design will look at different sizes and in different contexts.
3. Experiment with different tools and techniques to

Medium

2 years ago

Designers are spending too much time designing UI variations manually

1. Incorporating AI into marketing strategies can help to optimize customer lifetime value and generate more revenue.
2. AI can be used to tailor marketing campaigns to individual customers, increasing the effectiveness of marketing efforts.
3. AI can be used to automate customer service tasks, freeing up resources to

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France news

Dua Lipa reveals how she bonded with designer Donatella Versace

Dua Lipa said she bonded with Donatella Versace over their shared love of this time of year as she revealed the clothing in their fashion collaboration.The chart-topping 27-year-old singer, who co-hosted the Met Gala this month, co-designed the La Vacanza women's collection with Versace.The fashion house said this was the first time it had opened up the design process to a collaborator in this way as the designs debuted at a show in Cannes, France, on Tuesday.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Dua Lipa reveals how she bonded with designer Donatella Versace

Brownstoner

Brooklyn real estate

Brooklyn Architecture Studio JAM Opens Store to Showcase Vintage Collection

Dumbo-based design and architecture studio JAM is opening a shop to showcase its curated - and supremely comfortable - vintage collection, assembled from across the U.S. and Europe by its founders, and good friends, Joe McGuire and Megan Prime.JAM Shop will offer one of a kind vintage pieces that McGuire and Prime have personally sought out, and have both put through rigorous sit tests for comfort, they told Brownstoner, laughing.

Google Developers Case Study

Google Developers Case Study

Imagine an alphabet that is very narrow.And imagine a companion alphabet that is sufficiently wide.Imagine we briefly borrowed just the two drawings of 'a', and we asked a piece of software 'at what ratio would I need to blend these, to give me a version that is precisely as wide as the monospace glyph width I am aiming for?

Funcheap

East Bay food

East Bay Home Tours 2023 (Berkeley + Oakland)

Join us for a beautiful trip through the East Bay as we tour a vast array of homes that remind us "home" has no single definition!The AIA East Bay Home Tours 2023 will showcase seven Berkeley and Oakland homes with distinctive character and flair.Visitors will have the chance to explore the properties, gain insights into the design process, and meet the talented architects and designers who collaborated with these homeowners to bring the projects to life.

Medium

Design tokens: how we use and automate them at GR8 Tech

Design tokens solve product problems, but they also create them.Here's our experience at GR8 Tech: how we use tokens and why we created the Token Master plugin.Design tokens store style values, such as colors and fonts, allowing style values to be applied consistently across designs, code, tools, and platforms.

Medium

Aha moments: one of the most important ways to engage users

Photo by Monstera: https://www.pexels.com/photo/excited-black-woman-using-laptop-9429552/Designers can learn one of the most essential Product lessons from the myth of a naked man in a bathtub.As the story goes, Archimedes was trying to solve a particularly challenging problem when he got into the bath and saw the solution: the water that was displaced by his getting in was the answer he needed.

Itsnicethat

Yuna Kim incorporates the visuals of rattan wicker weaving into interior design identity

There were many aspects of the brand that appealed to Yuna, and made her passionate about the project.Firstly, the Rattan tree "regenerates to its full size in five to seven years, making it a sustainable and renewable material in furniture production.Another was the brand's use of traditional methods and handmade tools, and their "passion and commitment to continuing traditions".

Dezeen