Weekly Design Links – 08/27/24

Summer is winding down. It’s been a hot one, so I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures. Fall, sweatshirt weather, and everything that comes with it have always been a favorite of mine. I live in California, so the seasons aren’t always so apparent. Enjoy another random batch of links! See you in September.

3D/Animation

Watch an Anime Girl Playing With Blender’s UI in This Fourth Wall-Breaking Animation : A digital character becomes sentient in Kensyouen_Y’s latest masterpiece

Architecture

Tinyleaf Cabin / GO’C : A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast

Chatillon Architectes restores 1970s sports complex in Paris : French studio Chatillon Architectes has renovated the Grande Nef of the Île-des-Vannes sports complex in Paris, preserving its parabolic roof and updating its polycarbonate facades

Graphic Design/Branding

Sploot Vets | Branding : Founded by pet parents for pet parents, Sploot inherently grasps the intricacies of the veterinary journey. This empathetic insight shines through its design, resulting in a branding that radiates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Art

Cropped Punch-Needle Snapshots by Adrienna Matzeg Stitch Memories of Portugal : Rendering photographic snapshots and souvenir tableaux in textured punch needle, Matzeg depicts the sights of a hot afternoon spent around a table with friends

Chinese Artist Captures The Quiet Solitude Of Modern Life Through Delicate Watercolor Art : Her style is characterized by its delicate attention to detail, soft color palettes, and a sense of calmness that permeates each piece

Photography

REMOVED : The joining of people to devices has been rapid and unalterable

Industrial Design

Math Meets Rug Magic in the Weave Collection by Helena Rohner for GAN : The light interacts with the separate textures differently, to celebrate the technical principles of the first computers, looms

BMW Develops Lightweight, Minimalist, Sustainable Seat Structure : The M Visionary Materials Seat

Work/UX

How To Defend Your Design Process : Here’s how to address unrealistic expectations and foster a shared understanding with stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on the path to a successful delivery

The 5 Stages of UX-Career Progression : Individuals at different career stages have different challenges, opportunities, and ways to level up

The three Cs of Figma: A beginner’s guide to success : I spend a lot of my time helping others learn the basics of Figma. Here’s how I approached it, what I would do differently now, and the framework you can use to get started today.