Design is not a formula, it’s an odyssey
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
“Here’s the truth of the matter, from somebody who has been doing Design for well over 25 years: Design is not a Process, it’s an Odyssey. It is not a rigid structure with steps to follow, but a path you discover along the way with dangers, villains, and wisdom to be gained, and you often wind up right back where you started. Allow me to explain.”
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Editor picks
Multi-brand design systems →
The complexity and challenges you should know about.Usability heuristic frameworks →
Which one is right for you?Lefty dentists and inclusive design →
How environments can have a profound impact upon our lives.
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Little gems this week
How to design for the post-growth world →
A guide to designing better landing pages →
What are tangible user interfaces (TUIs)? →
Make me think
The web’s next transition →
“The web is made up of technologies that got their start over 25 years ago. Since then, the web evolved into a ubiquitous application platform. As the web has evolved, so too has the architecture for the development of these applications.”How to work with design constraints →
“An old proverb says, ‘When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.’ Many designers see constraints as lemons; the good ones make lemonade from constraints. Apple’s new Dynamic Island on the iPhone is a good example.”
Tools and resources
Figma: prototype videos →
A new update allows you to add videos to your prototypes.Fallback font generator →
Reduce layout shifts by adjusting your font fallbacks.Figma: paper wireframe kit →
Generate concepts quickly with a Lo-Fi wireframing kit.
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