#designers

#designers

Wacom introduces Movink, an OLED pen display for digital artists and designers emphasizing color accuracy and portability. [ more ]

FontShare provides modern and professional fonts for designers at no cost, transforming designs from ordinary to extraordinary. [ more ]

Figma has plugins that make it easier to work with images and color palettes

Plugins like Unsplash, Image Palette, Coolors, ColorLabels, and Noisy Gradients provide useful functionality for designers in Figma [ more ]

Designers are questioning their value and relevance in light of new generative technologies and layoffs.

The role of a UX designer goes beyond pixels and involves creating dynamic experiences. [ more ]

Custom-made keyboards are becoming popular among creators and designers as they provide a better workflow for the creative process.

The Figma Creator Micro Keyboard offers a small and cute package with 12 mechanical keys that can be mapped to single functions and four layers for a total of 48 keys. [ more ]

Demand for 3D artists and designers is high

3D skills are in-demand across various industries, not just film and games [ more ]

F37 X is a new section of F37 Foundry that focuses on collaboration and features typefaces by both established designers and up-and-coming talent.

One of the fonts in F37 X, Glaser Stencil, was a collaboration between F37 and the late Milton Glaser, and was inspired by a typeface used on a Carnegie Hall bill poster from 1969.

F37 X also includes the revival of Superfried's experimental typeface Marbles and unique fonts by Non-Format and Anthony Burrill. [ more ]

NYCxDesign 2024 showcases local and international designers, exhibitions, and events in Manhattan and Brooklyn from 16-23 May. [ more ]

The Baker Street stairs house at 2898 Broadway is a captivating visual space featured in films, designed with immersive experiences, available for $32 million, showcasing various designer rooms. [ more ]

Dorion is a fictive character representing a young Brooklyn-based interiors firm with a unique design perspective. [ more ]

Canvas lounge chairs offer a softer and lighter alternative to leather for various settings and seasons.

Diverse designers offer canvas lounge chairs in different styles and price ranges, catering to various preferences and budgets. [ more ]

Diverse range of album covers from different artists and years. [ more ]

Designers need to understand business goals and metrics to prove their value. [ more ]

Designers struggle to explain their roles, with even CEOs lacking understanding of design leadership.

Designers should consider focusing on expanding their definition of the 'business case' rather than trying to prove their worth by seeking a 'seat at the table.' [ more ]

Companies profit from addiction to information consumption.

Designers contribute to information consumption with deceptive intentions. [ more ]

Designers should understand the language of business to stay relevant.

Moving up as a designer often involves proving worth through measurable metrics. [ more ]

Designers like Pierpaolo Piccioli, Sarah Burton, and Dries Van Noten are known for their humanity and vision in the fashion industry.

Fashion industry is experiencing a period of uncertainty and generational shift as veteran designers are stepping down. [ more ]

Fur remains a key trend with designers like Prabal Gurung and Khaite showcasing reinventions of fur on New York Fashion Week runways.

Sultry workwear with 'boss-girl energy' was a notable trend at NYFW, signaling a new spin on traditional office attire. [ more ]

New York Fashion Week is alive and well, with strong collections from established designers and emerging talent.

Trends for the season include corporate-coded attire and dramatic furry coats. [ more ]

Fashion Week runway looks

Designers featured included Christian Siriano and Thom Browne [ more ]

Fashion criticism allows for a close examination of creativity and beauty.

Fashion critics often approach their subjects at a distance and don't experience them as intended by their creators. [ more ]

London Fashion Week (LFW) is celebrating its 40th anniversary

Economic challenges such as the cost-of-living crisis, interest rates, and Brexit are putting pressure on the fashion industry [ more ]

Designers often face the challenge of being considered subservient and lacking influence in the direction of a solution.

The role of Production Artists in the Design Process is changing due to automation and AI. [ more ]

Fair Isle jumpers are a cozy and fashionable addition to winter wardrobes

The Fair Isle knitting technique creates intricate patterns using multiple colors [ more ]

Paid mentorships are a potential side hustle for designers, with platforms like Topmate and Superpeer offering opportunities to share skills and experiences.

Creating and selling digital products, such as eBooks or templates, can be a scalable and profitable side hustle for designers, with platforms like Gumroad providing a platform for launching and promoting these products. [ more ]

Balancing personal and professional content on social media is crucial for designers to build rapport with potential customers and collaborators.

Using Instagram Stories and Reels can provide a more personal and intimate glimpse into the designer's life while keeping the main feed focused on business content. [ more ]

Designers often struggle to be seen as problem solvers and strategic thinkers by non-designer colleagues and clients.

Designers have developed models, frameworks, and processes to show the value of design in business and service development. [ more ]

Apple's challenges continue after the departure of key designers.

Apple VP of product design Tang Tan is reportedly leaving the company in February. [ more ]

Young designers have a significant interest in improving their professional careers and aspiring to better positions.

Mentors can provide guidance on growing professionally, standing out among other designers, and increasing UX value in a company.

Quantitative thinking and decision-making based on work data sources are essential for career growth in design. [ more ]

Designers are not in control of the goals and requirements for a product.

Ethics are subjective and everyone already has their own set of ethics.

Good design requires design organizations. [ more ]

Failing a whiteboarding test isn't the end of the world.

Approach whiteboarding by focusing on techniques, not just task completion. [ more ]