The State of Buttons
The button's complexity is a result of how flexible the concept of a button really is. It's just a region of space on screen that triggers some action.
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A Meditation on Gardening, Design, and Information
It’s very hard to replicate the aesthetic pleasure of a moonvine on-screen. The composition suffers from a lack of texture. There’s no wind or rain inside a smartphone.
A Reading List for Individualized and Adaptive Design
It’s (still) summer, which is the perfect time for a reading list.
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The State of Buttons
The button's complexity is a result of how flexible the concept of a button really is. It's just a region of space on screen that triggers some action.
A Meditation on Gardening, Design, and Information
It’s very hard to replicate the aesthetic pleasure of a moonvine on-screen. The composition suffers from a lack of texture. There’s no wind or rain inside a smartphone.
Google Sans Flex is Now on Google Fonts
Google's brand font is now open-source on Google Fonts.
The Era of the Generalist: Rachel Been, SVP of Design for Expedia Group
How AI is breaking linear design paradigms and why, in an age of potential "design slop," deep curiosity and human-centered craft are more important than ever.
Humanity Will Always Be The Reference • Doubleshot
The “human edge” is simply humanity itself.
Levels of Abstraction • Doubleshot
The aesthetic effect of mystery in design.
Other Than Expected: Fabian Bircher on Combining Art, Architecture, and Code
Fabian discusses his unique creative process, where inspiration flows from both artistic concepts and the discovery of new technological possibilities.
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Design Can’t Rely on Logic: Troy Leinster on Type Design and Human Perception
Why learning to make letters makes you a better designer.
Design’s Problems • Doubleshot
Does imagining our work as a set of solutions lead to a misinterpretation of the conditions of its origin?
A Reading List for Individualized and Adaptive Design
It’s (still) summer, which is the perfect time for a reading list.