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I had been writing about design for quite a while now, but the topic of good design is bothering me. Here’s my problem with it. On one hand, I feel disqualified to speak about the topic, as I wouldn’t think of myself as someone who has seen it all and therefore can have a clear […]
OnePlus has finally confirmed that the OnePlus 13 will launch on October 31. It also shared the model’s three color options alongside its official design. The brand shared the news after a long wait and a series of leaks about the model. According to OnePlus, it will be offered in White-Dawn, Blue Moment, and Obsidian […]
It’s hard to believe the end of the year is right around the corner. That isn’t stopping website designers from trying new things to keep things interesting as we begin to close out 2024, though. With texture, grids, and two-column designs getting a lot of attention, this month’s website design trends include things you can […]
Stage 1. Monitoring the Fundamentals 🏠 The first stage involves either establishing new design foundations or absorbing existing ones. Sometimes, it’s as simple as digesting documentation for CSS frameworks like TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, etc., other times it requires building everything from the ground up. Naturally, the more complex the development project, the more sophisticated the underlying […]
Why is this better? By laying out the rules visually, users can quickly see how different conditions interact, making it way easier to spot and prevent conflicts or errors. Besides, imagine being able to drag, drop, and link different rules together, just like you’re building with Lego blocks. That’s what this system offers — complete […]
Design systems are essential for maintaining consistency, efficiency, and scalability. Central to these systems are design tokens — the fundamental units that encapsulate visual design decisions such as colors, typography, spacing, and more. As design systems scale, you may start to struggle with token bloat. If you adopted the popular component level naming strategy (e.g. […]
Timeless wisdom from sci-fi applied to UX. Artwork by Steven Saunders, a recreation of the original paperback cover by Vin Di Fate A few weeks ago, I finished reading God-Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert. It’s a heart-wrenching and disturbing masterpiece. The protagonist of the book says the following about human behavior: “Desire brings the […]
ComfortPure™ 3-in-1 air purifier from Blueair is the complete solution you never knew you needed for cleaner air, warmth, and cooling comfort in a single device. The air in your home might seem fine, but it is often more polluted than you think. The EPA reports that indoor air can be up to five times […]
October 19, 2024 Photography by Koen Mol NEXT Architects has shared photos of Watchtower Einderheide, a lookout in The Netherlands, that also doubles as a shelter for bats. Photography by Koen Mol At a height of 85 feet (26m), there’s a view of the Brabantse Kempen’s wooded area surrounding it. Photography by Koen Mol Notches, […]
anchor Image courtesy VAST The U.S.-based space habitation startup Vast is promoting its new interior design concept for a speculative long-term space station dwelling they call Haven-1. Their idea for the “world’s first commercial space station” is meant for astronauts working in low-Earth orbit and offers habitation […]