I know i know. Unsolicited redesign concepts have been reason for many discussions. Some like them, some hate them and Dribbble is full of them. I for my part think it can be a fun exercise to do and also a good source of inspiration for others.
Redsgned is a website showcasing the very best redesigns they find across the web, from web designs, branding, app designs, UI/GUI and product design.
A shortfilm about a writer from Brooklyn who found his thing in handcrafted knife making. A very inspiring story!
In our second film, we meet writer turned knife maker Joel Bukiewicz of Cut Brooklyn. He talks about the human element of craft, and the potential for a skill to mature into an art. And in sharing his story, he alights on the real meaning of handmade—a movement whose riches are measured in people, not cash.
Check out this massive collection of Type Specimens. Bookmarked for some inspiration.
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.
(Shunryu Suzuki)
And that’s probably why design looks easy to an outsider, can be overwhelming at first and can actually get harder when you get better.
Nice little portrait of Chris Coyier.
A collection of design insights about perceived speed.
This is pretty amazing.
We’d be a lot more successful if organized schooling was all about creating an atmosphere where we can sell commitment (and where people will buy it). A committed student with access to resources is almost unstoppable.
(Seth Godin)
Love this quote.
This is probably the fastest presentation about the future of Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple you will see this week.
interaction15 is a three day conference held by the Interaction Design Association in San Francisco. Mike Monteiro gave another fantastic talk about selling design, which should be mandatory for every designer. It’s a little over an hour, but definitely worth every minute.