Weekly Design Links – 06/11/24
I just read that one of my favorite sources is shutting down. It was a daily newsletter that focused on web design but always had creative surprises and rarely missed a day. There’s no point in calling it out (until, or if, they relaunch) but I understand why. This work, or is it a hobby since I make no money from this, is often unnoticed. I’ve asked myself, “What’s the purpose?” many nights. The rare, beautiful moments when someone comments, sends a thank you, or shares a link does help keep me going. I did attempt to create a daily version of this for a short while–it was so painful. Enjoy this week’s links. I have no intention of stopping… yet.
Work
Top 3 problems for designers: no research, no design strategy, and no career progression
Architecture
The “anonymous” metal buildings found in rural Taiwan were a visual reference for Double Roof House
The concept originated from the quest for a centrally located house with a courtyard in the city, aiming to avoid relocating to the outskirts while still maintaining privacy and adapting to the characteristics of urban land.
Located on the Sado Estuary near Setúbal, the overgrown salina will be transformed into an eco-conscious tourist destination that takes cues from the traditional fisherman’s huts and jetties…
Graphic Design/Branding
The design employs a straightforward, type-driven approach, allowing typography, color, and copywriting to convey the brand’s core message.
Medical Insurance? AI? Oh my!
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Industrial Design
Started by Day Lane in May 2023, the archive indexes the coordinates and postal code of each entry, along with the height and date added.
The OG Brick light seamlessly integrates into a masonry wall, blending in during the day and emitting a warm glow at night.
The computer, de-invented
Web Design/UX/UI
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
At some point in their career, every designer has heard the request to make an element “pop more”. The premise is simple: to draw attention to a particular element in a layout, make it stand out. However, in practice, the opposite effect often occurs.
Art
Monneraud’s pieces appear lightweight and almost haphazard, as if repurposed quickly from corrugated cardboard.
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6moThanks for putting this together every week! I always look forward to it 😁
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6moAh, I totally understand how you feel. Thank you for consistenly putting these weekly link together 🙏