Design Lessons from Abrdn: Why ‘Cllng Yr Brnd Smthng Lk Ths’ Was a Bad Idea
When Aberdeen Standard Life rebranded to Abrdn in 2021, the internet had a field day. It wasn’t bold. It wasn’t modern. It just looked like a typo
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Masahiro Sakurai: A Game Designer Who Refuses to Hoard Knowledge
Sakurai isn’t just handing out lessons—he’s setting a precedent
The Fall of 18F: Why This Matters More Than You Think
18F saved taxpayers money while making government services actually work
Tesla’s Touchscreen Obsession Might Hit a Roadblock in Europe
Euro NCAP Wants Buttons Back—Will Tesla Budge?
Designer-Developer Handoff: Why It's Still a Mess (And How to Fix It)
Breaking down walls between pixel-pushers and code-monkeys for better products
Who’s Asking for This? Apple’s Foldable iPhone and the Relentless March Toward More iPhones
Apple’s foldable iPhone: cool innovation or overkill nobody asked for?
Penpot vs Figma: The Design Tool Showdown
TL;DR: Figma is the polished, feature-rich giant with seamless collaboration, while Penpot is the open-source underdog offering flexibility and full control—for free. If you need top-tier teamwork and don’t mind paying, Figma wins. If you prefer open-source freedom and saving money, Penpot is worth a shot. Let’
The Porsche 959 Sport: How a ‘80s Supercar Became a $3M Flex
Porsche built it. Bill Gates wanted it. Now it’s history
The UX of Authentication: Stop Annoying Your Users
Authentication should be invisible when done right. Instead, it’s often frustrating, tedious, and riddled with unnecessary steps. Let’s fix that
Interview with Space Lion Studios: Bringing Axyz to Life on Steam
Axyz twists gravity with vaporwave vibes—how will you navigate it?
Monday Morning Grind: Keep Pushing, It Gets Better
Fuel up, grind on—coffee first, hustle next
Liverpool FC’s New Look: A Masterclass in Modern Heritage
Modernized, not reinvented—Liverpool FC refines heritage with smart design
Industrial Design
The Severance Fanbase Is at It Again: A Miniature MDR Computer You’ll Want on Your Desk
A fan-built MDR computer brings Severance’s eerie design to life
Graphic Design
When Design Becomes Protest: The MSI Reproductive Choices Ad That Speaks Volumes
Trump’s signature does not just sign policy—it silences women.
Industrial Design
Tesla Was Doomed Before Elon’s Antics—And It’s All Bad Design
Tesla’s downfall isn’t just Musk’s antics—it’s bad design, overpromises, and cutting corners
Graphic Design
Time Magazine’s Latest Cover: A Masterclass in Power Play
The Time editorial team knows exactly how to grab attention and spark debate
Figma
Figma Finally Adds Aspect Ratio Lock—About Time
Figma finally adds long-awaited aspect ratio lock
Career Growth
Trusting Your Gut: The Freelance Designer’s Secret Weapon
Your instincts know more than you think
User Experience
The Rise of Ethical Social Networks: Can Design Challenge the Tech Giants?
Ethical social networks thrive when design puts users before engagement
Industrial Design
The Clicks Keyboard: Typing’s Throwback Revolution
Chunky, clicky, and unapologetically retro—meet the iPhone’s BlackBerry makeover
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What is PixelFed? A Beginner’s Guide to the Fediverse’s Instagram Alternative
The revolution might be decentralized
Career Growth
Why I’m Struggling to Stay Inspired in a Corporate Environment
That nagging feeling that my team is surplus to requirements
Game Design
The Nintendo GameCube Logo: Simple, Clever, and Timeless
A timeless logo that represents the neat little GameCube itself
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5 Online Video Editors That Make Editing Easy for Beginners
Video editing doesn’t have to be intimidating, especially when you’re just starting out