Hello Mr. on AIGA Eye on Design
— AIGA Eye on Design has a new story up about Hello Mr.’s new membership model. This is an elegant solution to growing a community beyond the printed page.
Blog
Reflecting on design, web, technology, and life.
Fast Company article on formal mentorship alternatives
— Good, practical career advice in this Fast Company article from yesterday.
Alex Norris on It’s Nice That
— I love these simple, charming webcomics from illustrator Alex Norris.
7 Ways to Design at Lightning Speed (and Still Be Good)
— Excellent article by Carrie Cousins on the popular web design blog Webdesigner Depot. Efficiency is an incredibly valuable skill to have as a designer in my opinion.
The invisible parts of CSS
— Incredibly handy article on CSS from web developer Mike Riethmuller.
What Is the Internet’s Best Ratings System?
— Discovered this interesting article on ratings system design via Smashing Magazine’s Twitter feed. Personally, I love Foursquare’s venue rating system because it feels nuanced enough while also using tips for further detailed recommendations.
John Maeda on writing
— Executive John Maeda argues that code is not the only important skill for designers to have moving forward.
The importance of the rough sketch
— Really beautiful dataviz process by Adolfo Arranz on Behance.
Japan by Car Illustrations by James Gilleard
— There is an incredible sense of light and movement in these digital sketches of Japan by artist James Gilleard.
Diversity in Design Infographic
— Timothy Hykes designed a wonderful infographic on diversity in the design industry for the Google & AIGA 2016 Design Census.
Abstract: New Documentary Series About Design
— Netflix just released Abstract: The Art of Design, and it looks very inspiring! The first episode features Berlin-based illustrator Christoph Niemann. I can't wait to watch the entire season!
7 ways writing improves creativity
— If you aren't writing, this article lists many great reasons why you should be. I believe design and writing go hand-in-hand, and I know for one practicing this blog has helped me reflect on my interests and become a better designer in the process.
net magazine: 7 web design dos and don'ts
— This article by Ruth Hamilton is a good primer on web design etiquette.
Learning in the Bauhaus School
— This is a really interesting article by Designlab that goes over the essentials of Bauhaus design. I thought the comparison between the Bauhaus School and contemporary web design was particularly great.
Alex Trochut
— Alex Trochut is a designer I recently discovered on Instagram. I love his latest experimentations with animated patterns. The colors and mood are incredibly beautiful. The Spanish designer (now Brooklyn-based) also does amazing work with typography and design.
Photography Mapped
— Very cool infographic and interactive website to help beginner photographers master their DSLR camera.
AIGA Eye on Design - Where Designers Work
— AIGA Eye on Design, one of my current favorite online resources, just launched a new video series called Where Designers Work. These first two videos are very cool—I can't wait to see more designers and their workspaces!
Marc Martin Illustration
— I love the work of this illustrator, Marc Martin! His design sensibility and bright, friendly colors & shapes are fantastic.
RISD President: We Need More Boredom in Our Lives
— This article is from May but the topic couldn’t be more relevant to today’s art and design students. I feel that we could all use a break from our phones and digital tech every once in a while!
Edward Hopper’s Creative Process
— Edward Hopper is absolutely in my top 3 greatest inspirations. I love this short yet inspiring video on his creative process, from The Walker Art Center.