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Super Co Coworking Offices by Conexus Studio
Conexus Studio designs Super Co in One Holland Village, a novel co-working space adjacent to...
5 months ago
Conexus Studio designs Super Co in One Holland Village, a novel co-working space adjacent to Superland Preschool, blending work and...
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Ramones presidential seal logo
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: sinistersaladmusikal.wordpress.com License: All Rights...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: sinistersaladmusikal.wordpress.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Source: i-d.vice.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Arturo Vega had the logo tattooed on his back with his own name incorporated and a type style that is less stylized...
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Smalltalks Rosé Artistic Wine by the Labelmaker
Background: Oriachovitza, a family-owned winery and a living icon of Bulgarian winemaking, stands...
7 months ago
Background: Oriachovitza, a family-owned winery and a living icon of Bulgarian winemaking, stands proudly near Stara Zagora. Originally built in...
Identity Designed
Ashton
Designed by LG2, Quebec.
5 months ago
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Harris/Walz 2024 US Presidential Campaign
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Source: www.flickr.com Kit Karzen/Harris for President. License:...
4 months ago
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Source: www.flickr.com Kit Karzen/Harris for President. License: All Rights Reserved.
The Kamala Harris 2024 campaign identity, designed by Wide Eye Creative, is built around Sans Plomb, a condensed gothic not unlike the Bureau Grot used by...
The personal website...
Datum ipsum
tl;dr — I’ve created a tool called Datum Ipsum to enable designers to use realistic data when...
over a year ago
tl;dr — I’ve created a tool called Datum Ipsum to enable designers to use realistic data when mocking up data visualizations. Also, this is a written version of a talk I gave at Data Viz Camp 2016 in NYC. The slides for that talk are here.
In my career as a designer, both at...
Retail Design Blog
Arup Offices by PMIA
Arup’s new Bangkok office by Project Manhattan Interior Architecture (PMIA) showcases...
5 months ago
Arup’s new Bangkok office by Project Manhattan Interior Architecture (PMIA) showcases professionalism and regional uniqueness, with a focus on sustainability...
Retail Design Blog
LIGHT UP COFFEE by Spicy Architects
The Extraordinary within the Ordinary LIGHT UP COFFEE Shimokitazawa was originally a first floor...
16 hours ago
The Extraordinary within the Ordinary LIGHT UP COFFEE Shimokitazawa was originally a first floor two-seat cafe and coffee roastery, with...
Retail Design Blog
BDO TEL-AVIV
BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms which perform...
4 months ago
BDO is an international network of public accounting, tax and advisory firms which perform professional services under the name BDO....
Retail Design Blog
MR ER store by J&C Design
Chinese womenswear brand MR ER has opened a new branch on the premises of Yintai City, one of the...
4 days ago
Chinese womenswear brand MR ER has opened a new branch on the premises of Yintai City, one of the leading...
UX Collective
The frantic race to push out half-baked AI features
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
4 months ago
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
Retail Design Blog
DICA café by Artefact
As a veritable hotbed of creativity on numerous levels, it isn’t hard to imagine life in Seoul has...
6 months ago
As a veritable hotbed of creativity on numerous levels, it isn’t hard to imagine life in Seoul has plenty to...
Retail Design Blog
Zhicang Coffee by MOS Wood & Stone Design
Zhichang Coffee is located on Mihe Farm, within the site of the Weiyang Palace of Han Chang’an City,...
4 weeks ago
Zhichang Coffee is located on Mihe Farm, within the site of the Weiyang Palace of Han Chang’an City, outside the...
abdz.do - Have you...
Branding case submission - BELYSSE
Branding case submission - BELYSSE
abduzeedo0217—23
The world of...
a year ago
Branding case submission - BELYSSE
abduzeedo0217—23
The world of carpeting is vast and diverse, ranging from wall-to-wall carpet to creative carpet tiles. And one new brand has emerged, offering a complete solution for all carpeting needs. With...
abdz.do - Have you...
Sarah Beth Morgan explores scars from bullying in new short film
Sarah Beth Morgan explores scars from bullying in new short film
...
a year ago
Sarah Beth Morgan explores scars from bullying in new short film
abduzeedo0125—23
After a successful 2022 festival circuit with accolades (including Brooklyn Film Festival - Audience Award for Animation, Pictoplasma Berlin - Official Selection,...
Retail Design Blog
Ô D’OR maple syrup by Ezi Brand Design
A new player in the maple syrup industry, our client wanted to offer a niche, high-end product. The...
7 months ago
A new player in the maple syrup industry, our client wanted to offer a niche, high-end product. The client’s philosophy...
Retail Design Blog
% Arabica Ho Chi Minh City Roastery by Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates
Nestled in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, remarkably known as the most energetic city...
7 months ago
Nestled in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, remarkably known as the most energetic city in...
Retail Design Blog
Haikou GAOXINGLI Insun Cinema by One Plus Partnership
Haikou is an island in China, it’s situated on the north coast of Hainan Island, and the South China...
a month ago
Haikou is an island in China, it’s situated on the north coast of Hainan Island, and the South China Sea...
Retail Design Blog
McCarthy Tétrault Law Offices by ACDF Architecture and BVN Architecture
ACDF Architecture and BVN Architecture transformed McCarthy Tétrault law firm’s Montreal offices...
4 months ago
ACDF Architecture and BVN Architecture transformed McCarthy Tétrault law firm’s Montreal offices into open, collaborative spaces with standardized workstations, flexible...
The personal website...
The polish paradox
Polish is a word that gets thrown out in conversations about craft, quality, and beauty. We talk...
8 months ago
Polish is a word that gets thrown out in conversations about craft, quality, and beauty. We talk about it at the end of the design process, before the work goes out the door: let’s polish this up. Let’s do a polish sprint. Could this use more...
UX Collective
Figma and the cost of collaboration
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
5 months ago
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
Retail Design Blog
Matsumoto City Museum by KUME SEKKEI Co.
The project is to move and rebuild the city museum of Matsumoto from within the historical site of...
5 months ago
The project is to move and rebuild the city museum of Matsumoto from within the historical site of Matsumoto Castle...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Life After Lifestyle
One of the best and most inspiring articles I read this year.
over a year ago
One of the best and most inspiring articles I read this year.
Retail Design Blog
Neptune Energy Offices by Parella
Parella designed innovative, collaborative workspaces for Neptune Energy in The Hague, reflecting...
a week ago
Parella designed innovative, collaborative workspaces for Neptune Energy in The Hague, reflecting the company’s culture with open areas, communal spaces,...
Retail Design Blog
Louis Vuitton store
The multi-storey flagship store on the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City has...
a month ago
The multi-storey flagship store on the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City has closed for...
abdz.do - Have you...
Aerial Geometric Landscapes
Aerial Geometric Landscapes
abduzeedo0206—23
Meet Vipurva...
a year ago
Aerial Geometric Landscapes
abduzeedo0206—23
Meet Vipurva Parikh, a seasoned photographer hailing from India with 20+ years of snapping stunning shots under his belt. He's traveled the world capturing everything from portraits to automobiles...
The personal website...
Optimize for learning
Modern software development encourages us to build without learning.
Here’s an example: I’m a...
over a year ago
Modern software development encourages us to build without learning.
Here’s an example: I’m a designer. My team expects me to know the right way to design things. But I don’t always know the right way to design things.
It’s hard for me to say “I don’t know the right way to design...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 April 21 - April 28
Apocalpyse
8 months ago
abdz.do - Have you...
Nintendo Gameboy Colour in Blender
Nintendo Gameboy Colour in Blender
AoiroStudio0213—23
Matthew...
a year ago
Nintendo Gameboy Colour in Blender
AoiroStudio0213—23
Matthew Gilbert is a talented 3D artist who is known for his unique and detailed creations. One of his most impressive works is his digital representation of the Nintendo Gameboy Color,...
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Overcoming Automotive Overconsumption Through Design
The average car consists of around 30,000 parts. They are built up from many different resources...
over a year ago
The average car consists of around 30,000 parts. They are built up from many different resources that come from all over the world. These…
Retail Design Blog
AP House by Lissoni & Partners
Swiss ultra luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet continues to raise its profile in Europe‘s leading...
7 months ago
Swiss ultra luxury watch maker Audemars Piguet continues to raise its profile in Europe‘s leading shopping destinations by opening flagship...
Ryan Mulligan
Notes on handling events in Web Components
My click-spark web component was a fun, silly project at best. Yet I've seen it's had some love...
5 months ago
My click-spark web component was a fun, silly project at best. Yet I've seen it's had some love since being shared. So why not publish it as an npm package? No better time than the present, some say.
I had done a major refactor before publishing, the most notable was that the...
Retail Design Blog
Slayyyy. EmoHerb Harmony by CreativeByDefinition
The brand identity and packaging design for Slayyyy was inspired by harmony and finding the perfect...
5 months ago
The brand identity and packaging design for Slayyyy was inspired by harmony and finding the perfect balance for each individual....
Fonts In Use: Blog...
“Sisterhood is Blooming” poster
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: collections.museumca.org License: All Rights Reserved.
The...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: collections.museumca.org License: All Rights Reserved.
The “Sisterhood is Blooming / Springtime Will Never Be the Same” poster was originally produced in the early 1970s by the Chicago Women's Graphics Collective, an organization founded...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Organizations are ant colonies
After I had played Universal Paperclips for a couple of hours, I thought I understood the game’s...
a year ago
After I had played Universal Paperclips for a couple of hours, I thought I understood the game’s message. I put...
Retail Design Blog
10 Corso Como store by 2050+
Very few brick and mortar stores have established a global influence as 10 Corso Como in Milan....
3 months ago
Very few brick and mortar stores have established a global influence as 10 Corso Como in Milan. Founded in 1990...
Retail Design Blog
Tom Wood shop-in-shop
Almost one year after Oslo-based jewellery brand Tom Wood opened up shop in Tokyo, it has raised its...
4 months ago
Almost one year after Oslo-based jewellery brand Tom Wood opened up shop in Tokyo, it has raised its profile once...
Retail Design Blog
Gen Digital Offices by HKS
HKS Inc transformed a dormant building into Gen Digital’s vibrant Mountain View office, embodying...
4 weeks ago
HKS Inc transformed a dormant building into Gen Digital’s vibrant Mountain View office, embodying the company’s mission emphasizing innovation, hospitality,...
Ryan Mulligan
CSS Custom Property Fallbacks in Shorthand Values
CSS Custom Properties are incredibly versatile and have become especially useful as customizable...
a year ago
CSS Custom Properties are incredibly versatile and have become especially useful as customizable props in common layout and component style patterns. Here's an example derived from the SmolCSS site:
.grid {
--min: 15ch;
--gap: 1rem;
display: grid;
gap: var(--gap);
...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Martyr! book jacket
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Source: lithub.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Martyr! is a...
9 months ago
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Source: lithub.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Martyr! is a novel by Iranian-American writer Kaveh Akbar that combines modern situations with traditional imagery. For the jacket, prolific cover designer Linda Huang did what she does so...
The personal website...
The design system you already have
With beautiful design systems like Polaris, Lightning, and Carbon for inspiration, it’s tempting to...
over a year ago
With beautiful design systems like Polaris, Lightning, and Carbon for inspiration, it’s tempting to open up a Sketch file and start your own. A fresh start: all the freedom in the world. Finally, a great-looking date picker.
But wait! You already have a design system.
If you look...
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The Citroën Ami and the Future of Urban Transportation
The Ami started life as the AMI ONE C Concept which was a study on new ways to overcome the...
over a year ago
The Ami started life as the AMI ONE C Concept which was a study on new ways to overcome the challenges of designing a small, affordable…
abdz.do - Have you...
Illustrations for Label Expo Mexico City
Illustrations for Label Expo Mexico City
AoiroStudio0502—23
...
a year ago
Illustrations for Label Expo Mexico City
AoiroStudio0502—23
Romain Trystram is an art director and illustrator based in Agadir, Morocco, known for his colorful and imaginative illustrations. Recently, he had the opportunity to work on an...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Contributed by Peiran Tan
Source: www.evangelion.co.jp ©カラー／Project Eva....
over a year ago
Contributed by Peiran Tan
Source: www.evangelion.co.jp ©カラー／Project Eva. ©カラー／EVA製作委員会 ©カラー. License: All Rights Reserved.
Created and directed by Hideaki Anno, Neon Genesis Evangelion (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン, often abbreviated as NGE or simply EVA) is a Japanese media...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Art Day: How to make time for creative projects while busy with client work
Self-employed creative professionals have significantly more control over our schedules than those...
a month ago
Self-employed creative professionals have significantly more control over our schedules than those employed in other organizations, but finding time for our own art can still be a challenge. While I was writing and editing my first book, I started using a technique that helped me...
Retail Design Blog
PEDRO flagship store
Part of the Singapore-based Charles & Keith Group since its inception in 2005, the fast-growing...
7 months ago
Part of the Singapore-based Charles & Keith Group since its inception in 2005, the fast-growing PEDRO shoe brand evolved from...
Retail Design Blog
Ortensia restaurant by Chris Shao Studio
A Japanese chef and a Chinese pastry chef dare to do French-Japanese cuisine (in Paris and now...
a month ago
A Japanese chef and a Chinese pastry chef dare to do French-Japanese cuisine (in Paris and now China). Opening a...
Product Identity
#5 Kubera: What's my net worth?
Respect master spreadsheet
10 months ago
Respect master spreadsheet
Kat Snyder
Using Design Sprints for Data-Informed Design Improvements
Background Problem A phone app to “troubleshoot your home wireless system” needs careful upfront...
over a year ago
Background Problem A phone app to “troubleshoot your home wireless system” needs careful upfront definition, prioritization and scoping...
Retail Design Blog
Link One Watch
My name is Johan Link, a 23-year-old Swiss architecture student with a deep passion for design. Over...
5 months ago
My name is Johan Link, a 23-year-old Swiss architecture student with a deep passion for design. Over the past year,...
Retail Design Blog
Maison Diptyque Paris
Taking its retail presence at home base Paris to a new level, luxury home fragrance brand Diptyque...
5 months ago
Taking its retail presence at home base Paris to a new level, luxury home fragrance brand Diptyque has recently inaugurated...
Retail Design Blog
Landevenneg by Studio Boam
Landevenneg is a small village in Finistère, Brittany. It is famous for its Benedictine abbey and...
7 months ago
Landevenneg is a small village in Finistère, Brittany. It is famous for its Benedictine abbey and its religious history. Landevenneg...
Ryan Mulligan
The Fifty-Fifty Split and Overflow
The fifty-fifty split—or 50/50 for a dash of brevity—is a classic layout pattern where two elements...
10 months ago
The fifty-fifty split—or 50/50 for a dash of brevity—is a classic layout pattern where two elements occupy the same amount of inline space inside a row. These two elements will stack once it becomes too narrow to properly display them side by side. Both flexbox and CSS grid can...
Fatih Arslan
A month in Munich
We stayed with the family (two kids and my wife) for several weeks in Munich. I took hundreds of...
4 months ago
We stayed with the family (two kids and my wife) for several weeks in Munich. I took hundreds of photos. Here is how it went.
Melissa Penfold
ISABELLA’S INCREDIBLE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
It’s a bargain hunter’s paradise at Isabella Walker-Smith’s bumper Christmas Collection which has...
a month ago
It’s a bargain hunter’s paradise at Isabella Walker-Smith’s bumper Christmas Collection which has stacks of table lamps in the style of Christian Liaigre, Kelly Wearstler, Ralph Lauren, and Aerin, from $80. There are quality travertine lamps, $280 a pair, and adorable rattan...
Retail Design Blog
Efficio Offices by Horton Interiors
Horton Interiors designed Efficio’s Dubai headquarters with a focus on employee well-being,...
4 months ago
Horton Interiors designed Efficio’s Dubai headquarters with a focus on employee well-being, minimalistic color palette, eco-conscious materials, and cutting-edge technologies,...
The DESK Magazine
Why all designers should do customer support
With every product and company I've built, I’ve always personally helped with customer support. When...
a year ago
With every product and company I've built, I’ve always personally helped with customer support. When we first started, I didn’t have much choice. In a small business, everyone does everything.
Ryan Mulligan
Layout Breakouts with CSS Grid
A post about the layout you're looking at right now
The previous structure of this page layout was...
over a year ago
A post about the layout you're looking at right now
The previous structure of this page layout was virtually the same, the foundation of it expertly defined in the article Full-Bleed Layout Using CSS Grid by Josh Comeau. It's a technique I've used on many projects. I've even...
Retail Design Blog
INSILENCE store by design by 83
The Insilence Seongsu store, our second flagship store following Hannam-dong, celebrates the theme...
6 months ago
The Insilence Seongsu store, our second flagship store following Hannam-dong, celebrates the theme of ‘Rebuild.’ This new store showcases Insilence’s...
Retail Design Blog
Contentful Workplace by toi toi toi creative studio
toi toi toi creative studio (T3) researches, designs, and delivers feel-good spaces. This ethos was...
2 months ago
toi toi toi creative studio (T3) researches, designs, and delivers feel-good spaces. This ethos was applied to the 8,215 sq.m...
Retail Design Blog
Aesop store by atelier suasua
Following outposts in Shanghai and Beijing, Aesop accelerates its retail expansion in mainland...
4 months ago
Following outposts in Shanghai and Beijing, Aesop accelerates its retail expansion in mainland China, opening another outpost in Hangzhou. The...
Christopher Butler
Negative Space Typography
Controlling the space between text styles is as important as differentiating the styles...
a year ago
Controlling the space between text styles is as important as differentiating the styles themselves.
Whenever I review design documentation, there are a few things I look for in the first few seconds. All of them have to do with how scannable a page or screen’s layout is. In...
The DESK Magazine
AIAIAI
How tired are we collectively about AI? Are we over it yet? Can you even hear about it anymore? I'm...
5 months ago
How tired are we collectively about AI? Are we over it yet? Can you even hear about it anymore? I'm sorry if you can't, because this essay will be entirely about it.
abdz.do - Have you...
3D, concept art & motion design case study — The Quarry
3D, concept art & motion design case study — The Quarry
abduzeedo0425—23
...
a year ago
3D, concept art & motion design case study — The Quarry
abduzeedo0425—23
Nomographic is proud to present "The Quarry," a stunning motion design, 3D, and concept art project. This captivating piece takes you on a journey to a fantastical...
abdz.do - Have you...
Space Milk — design concept
Space Milk — design concept
abduzeedo0203—23
Irene Neyman shared...
a year ago
Space Milk — design concept
abduzeedo0203—23
Irene Neyman shared a design concept for a packaging design for milk, not any milk but Space Milk. Magic is a term that has been around for centuries, conjuring up images of spells, incantations and...
Retail Design Blog
Eterno Health Studio: A Holistic Wellness Hub with Café, Sauna, and Fitness in Frankfurt
Eterno Health Studio in Frankfurt introduces an innovative approach to wellness, merging holistic...
3 months ago
Eterno Health Studio in Frankfurt introduces an innovative approach to wellness, merging holistic health services with a modern, thoughtfully designed...
Retail Design Blog
Hoovu by Stratedgy
Hoovu, known for their fresh prayer flower delivery, was ripe to deepen their relationship with...
4 months ago
Hoovu, known for their fresh prayer flower delivery, was ripe to deepen their relationship with their customers. Having gained customer...
Ryan Mulligan
Scrollspy Navigation Web Component
Just here for the code and demos? Check out the scrollspy-nav repository on GitHub and its...
a year ago
Just here for the code and demos? Check out the scrollspy-nav repository on GitHub and its corresponding demo page.
The backstory
A "scrollspy" is a method of tracking which link in a menu is active based on a relevant section of information being visible in the viewport....
Oykun
Easy steps to start investing in the stock market
Invest in long term, Diversify, Don't stress to time the market, Stay calm ... It is not that...
6 months ago
Invest in long term, Diversify, Don't stress to time the market, Stay calm ... It is not that complicated.
The personal website...
Be curious
This mural was somewhere on Houston in Manhattan — I took the picture out of sheer curiosity.
A lot...
over a year ago
This mural was somewhere on Houston in Manhattan — I took the picture out of sheer curiosity.
A lot can (and has been) said about Aaron Swartz, and if you haven’t heard any of it I suggest you take a second and familiarize yourself. I recently read a quote of his, and if only one...
Identity Designed
HiRaw!
Designed by M — N Associates, Ho Chi Minh City.
a year ago
Designed by M — N Associates, Ho Chi Minh City.
Retail Design Blog
Purple Garden Restaurant
Located near Hangzhou’s famed West Lake, the project takes inspiration from Ming Dynasty gardens and...
7 months ago
Located near Hangzhou’s famed West Lake, the project takes inspiration from Ming Dynasty gardens and fuses them with a contemporary...
Scott Jenson
The Present Needs Files
My last post “The Future Needs Files” clearly touched a nerve. The comments covered concerns well...
over a year ago
My last post “The Future Needs Files” clearly touched a nerve. The comments covered concerns well beyond what I intended. This amazing energy shows how fundamental and impassioned we are when it comes to “storing my data”. However, I made a mistake by titling my post “The Future...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 15
All art is a copy of something.
Hello from the art room.
My older kiddo and I watched a short...
11 months ago
All art is a copy of something.
Hello from the art room.
My older kiddo and I watched a short documentary about artist and engineer Peter Vogel this morning. I learned about him from flipping through an old issue of OMNI from the early 80s which reviewed a gallery showing...
Christopher Butler
object – Cylinder Lamp
Twenty years ago, I needed a lamp. So I made this one.
In the spring of 2003, I graduated from...
a year ago
Twenty years ago, I needed a lamp. So I made this one.
In the spring of 2003, I graduated from college and moved in to my first apartment. After my housemate and I had moved all our things in, I made a list of the things I needed.
a bed
a desk
a lamp
I had lived in...
Oykun
1 Simple Approach to Discover Your Design Career Path
As designers, we can sometimes feel lost in our design career and it applies to all of us from...
a year ago
As designers, we can sometimes feel lost in our design career and it applies to all of us from Junior to Senior levels. We either have no idea where we are going or get lazy and lost in our comfort zone.
If I've based the advice purely on
Retail Design Blog
union.bistro
The union.bistro project combines functionality, aesthetics, and an atmosphere inspired by culinary...
2 weeks ago
The union.bistro project combines functionality, aesthetics, and an atmosphere inspired by culinary art. Its design integrates materials, colors, textures, and...
The personal website...
Towards better creative feedback
Creative work — be it designing, writing, coding, or managing — is a collaborative practice. At...
over a year ago
Creative work — be it designing, writing, coding, or managing — is a collaborative practice. At least two parties are always involved: The maker (a designer, developer, or manager) on one end, and the audience on the other.1 Feedback between the maker and the audience is...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 16 – Useful Lifetimes
One’s moral progress is measured in unexpected moments.
Good morning! The house is full of the...
10 months ago
One’s moral progress is measured in unexpected moments.
Good morning! The house is full of the aroma of baking muffins, which my daughter requested I make first thing this morning. I happily obliged. She and my son are munching away at them as I type this.
–
What’s the...
Retail Design Blog
Tamburins flagship store
Similar to affiliated eyewear brand Gentle Monster, Tamburins resonates extremely well with...
2 months ago
Similar to affiliated eyewear brand Gentle Monster, Tamburins resonates extremely well with Millennial and Gen Z demographics both at home...
Christopher Butler
Periodical – 5
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here in Durham, it is close to perfect. Clear skies and heading toward 57°;...
a year ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here in Durham, it is close to perfect. Clear skies and heading toward 57°; the aroma of holiday fireplaces is drifting through the neighborhood.
Tonight, we’ll be enjoying a special treat — a holiday sherry cocktail, the Sherry Flip. It’s simple to...
Retail Design Blog
Paris Saint Germain Flagship Store by oftn studio
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a football club based in Paris, France, that extends its football...
3 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a football club based in Paris, France, that extends its football culture into lifestyle products, including...
abdz.do - Have you...
Sherwin-Williams by Laundry
Sherwin-Williams by Laundry
abduzeedo0210—23
Sherwin-Williams,...
a year ago
Sherwin-Williams by Laundry
abduzeedo0210—23
Sherwin-Williams, the renowned paint and coatings company, has recently released its latest marketing campaign, and it is a true feast for the eyes. Directed by ECD Jayson Whitmore, these spots are a...
Christopher Butler
Move Slow and Preserve Things
Haste has created waste. Someone please tell Zuckerberg to slow the hell down.
unfair. Funny,...
over a year ago
Haste has created waste. Someone please tell Zuckerberg to slow the hell down.
unfair. Funny, that.
There’s another saying, much older than Zuckerberg, and, to my middle-aged ears, even more enduringly punk: “You wouldn’t bring a bull to a china shop.” Its first recorded...
Retail Design Blog
HONOR Flagship Store
Where New Tech Retail Experience Meets Historical Neighborhood Revitalization The historic charm of...
3 months ago
Where New Tech Retail Experience Meets Historical Neighborhood Revitalization The historic charm of Kuanzhai Alley and the sleek modernity of...
Retail Design Blog
ramencraft restaurant by SOA architekti
Quite similar to coffee, ramen has gained an extensive global reach, becoming even a culinary...
6 months ago
Quite similar to coffee, ramen has gained an extensive global reach, becoming even a culinary routine in the lifestyle of...
The Turn Signal RSS...
The Rise of Touch Screens in Cars Explained
Touch screens in cars are not new. In fact, the first production car fitted with a touch screen was...
over a year ago
Touch screens in cars are not new. In fact, the first production car fitted with a touch screen was the 1986 Buick Riviera. The CRT…
Christopher Butler
The Books that Have Shaped My Technological Worldview
This is a personal collection, subject to change at any time.
A Pattern Language, by Christopher...
a month ago
This is a personal collection, subject to change at any time.
A Pattern Language, by Christopher Alexander, Murray Silverstein, and Sara Ishikawa
A classic on architecture and urban design that you’ll find on many lists like this. What keeps it here for me — as a text that has...
Christopher Butler
What We Do When We See
What does it even mean to design when perception is reality? Do we all ever see the same...
over a year ago
What does it even mean to design when perception is reality? Do we all ever see the same thing?
Visual Intelligence, a wonderful book about seeing and clarity, Amy Herman begins with the story of Derreck Kayongo.
Kayongo had just stepped into the shower in his hotel room...
Product Identity
#4 Roam Research — What comes after a renaissance?
On mixing ideas, evolving design patterns and finding a soul
11 months ago
On mixing ideas, evolving design patterns and finding a soul
Christopher Butler
Link – Linsey Rendell's personal website
linseyrendell.com is a really nice website.
I just love the overall look and simplicity of what...
a year ago
linseyrendell.com is a really nice website.
I just love the overall look and simplicity of what Linsey has created!
Retail Design Blog
YOPE office by Loskiewicz.Studio
We were commissioned to design the interiors for YOPE. Yope is a highly innovative Polish cosmetic...
a month ago
We were commissioned to design the interiors for YOPE. Yope is a highly innovative Polish cosmetic brand with the core...
Melissa Penfold
THE RIGHT WAY TO LAY OUT YOUR LIVING ROOM: THE 7 RULES
Designing a room is like putting a puzzle together. From optimal rug sizing to how high to hang...
a year ago
Designing a room is like putting a puzzle together. From optimal rug sizing to how high to hang lights, here are formulas for living rooms None of these pointers are etched in parquet, but even experienced designers largely stick to them. And they’ll help you map out a great...
The personal website...
The paradox at the heart of A/B testing
A/B testing began with beer.
At the turn of the 20th century, William Sealy Gosset was exploring new...
over a year ago
A/B testing began with beer.
At the turn of the 20th century, William Sealy Gosset was exploring new ways of running experiments on his production line. Gosset was trying to improve the quality of Guinness’s signature stout but couldn’t afford to run large-scale experiments on...
Nela Dunato Art &...
How to create a brand mood board
A brand mood board is a collage that represents your core values and aesthetic brand qualities in a...
a year ago
A brand mood board is a collage that represents your core values and aesthetic brand qualities in a visual way. It’s the first step in translating these abstract concepts into visual language. Whether you decide to work with a designer or by yourself, creating a mood board is a...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
CSS background patterns
I love how much we can do with CSS today, without loading a single picture.
over a year ago
I love how much we can do with CSS today, without loading a single picture.
Christopher Butler
We Live in the Uncanny Valley Now
Making virtual worlds can help us understand the real one, but they’re not places we can live...
over a year ago
Making virtual worlds can help us understand the real one, but they’re not places we can live permanently.
Terebithia, the imaginary world he and his friend Leslie create in the woods would have no meaning, no power, and no purpose. Theirs is a story about real children, in...
Retail Design Blog
Coworking Offices – The Workshop YCK
The Workshop is dedicated to creating versatile co-working spaces that invite professionals into a...
2 months ago
The Workshop is dedicated to creating versatile co-working spaces that invite professionals into a dynamic environment that offers private workpods...
Christopher Butler
The Internet is Already a Social Network
Make it easier for anyone to have a website. Make syndication easier and better.
That’s all that...
a year ago
Make it easier for anyone to have a website. Make syndication easier and better.
That’s all that is needed to reclaim the power we’ve ceded to the many posting places and their owners.
Retail Design Blog
MAM Competence Center by INNOCAD
Since MAM is similar to a growing organism, its new competence center resembles one as well, with...
3 months ago
Since MAM is similar to a growing organism, its new competence center resembles one as well, with the intention of...
Retail Design Blog
Pulmuone’s Innovative Store Redefines Food Culture with Sustainability and Modern Convenience.
Pulmuone Foods has launched an innovative store that redefines food culture, offering an immersive...
3 months ago
Pulmuone Foods has launched an innovative store that redefines food culture, offering an immersive experience that transcends traditional retail. This...
abdz.do - Have you...
Neon Worms — colorful illustrations with the Blend Tool in Illustrator
Neon Worms — colorful illustrations with the Blend Tool in Illustrator
...
a year ago
Neon Worms — colorful illustrations with the Blend Tool in Illustrator
abduzeedo0220—23
RETOKA shared another phase of their series of illustrations titled Neon Worms. If you're an illustrator looking to add some glowing effects to your...
Retail Design Blog
Gutteridge Corso Vittorio Emanuele Milano Flagship Store
The immeasurable heritage of the Gutteridge brand intends to remain an absolute priority in the...
2 months ago
The immeasurable heritage of the Gutteridge brand intends to remain an absolute priority in the design approach and vision for...
Fatih Arslan
Tesla Model Y: My 6 months impressions
I have the Model Y now for 6 months. Here is what I think about it after six months of daily drive.
12 months ago
I have the Model Y now for 6 months. Here is what I think about it after six months of daily drive.
The DESK Magazine
Does it FEEL right?
Design is often taught as a set of rigid rules. And in principle, it makes sense. We may call them...
6 months ago
Design is often taught as a set of rigid rules. And in principle, it makes sense. We may call them "rules" but perhaps it's better to call them fundamentals.
Melissa Penfold
2024 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE
Wondering what to get for all the beloved people in your life, whether they are quirky, picky,...
a month ago
Wondering what to get for all the beloved people in your life, whether they are quirky, picky, extravagant, eccentric or practical? This season, we have gone above and beyond in our quest to find presents for every person on your list. We’ve put together an invaluable list of...
Identity Designed
Mountainview Brewing
Designed by Memory, Salt Spring Island.
a month ago
Designed by Memory, Salt Spring Island.
abdz.do - Have you...
Letters and ligatures creating intricate logo designs
Letters and ligatures creating intricate logo designs
abduzeedo0428—23
...
a year ago
Letters and ligatures creating intricate logo designs
abduzeedo0428—23
Hungarian graphic designer KissMiklós has created a stunning series of typography compositions that showcase the beauty of serif fonts, letters and ligatures. While they may...
Christopher Butler
object – Yoto
This is the best media player for children.
In the month before the pandemic shut everything...
a year ago
This is the best media player for children.
In the month before the pandemic shut everything down, I was in the midst of some research on how designers — and other kinds of creative experts and consultants — can best communicate results. I was looking at a variety of case...
Retail Design Blog
Zoom Experience Centre and Offices by Unispace and Downstream
Zoom Video Communications in partnership with Unispace and Downstream, created an innovative London...
2 months ago
Zoom Video Communications in partnership with Unispace and Downstream, created an innovative London office showcasing cutting-edge technology, including a Next-Generation...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Mixed media sketchbook tour 2009–2023
I recently completed a 98-page mixed media sketchbook that I've been using since 2009! In the...
a year ago
I recently completed a 98-page mixed media sketchbook that I've been using since 2009! In the sketchbook tour video you can see my fantasy character portraits, surreal artworks, watercolor landscapes and urban sketches, many many skull studies, as well as lots of fun colorful...
Joshua Smith
Quickstop Groceries
Based on the Quickstop Groceries and RST Video shopfronts from the 1994 Kevin Smith film Clerks....
over a year ago
Based on the Quickstop Groceries and RST Video shopfronts from the 1994 Kevin Smith film Clerks. Created for the Culture 4 Cult Exhibition at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, December, 2018. Scratchbuilt 1:25 Scale Miniature created from MDF, Wood, cardboard, plastic card, chalk...
The Turn Signal RSS...
Mixed Reality: The Future of Automotive UX Prototyping
My dream scenario is one where I can send my prototypes remotely to my car's infotainment system and...
10 months ago
My dream scenario is one where I can send my prototypes remotely to my car's infotainment system and try them while driving. Unfortunately,…
Retail Design Blog
Buzzin branding by Dhriti Shah
At Buzzin, we believe that every moment is worth celebrating. Born from the need to rekindle the joy...
4 months ago
At Buzzin, we believe that every moment is worth celebrating. Born from the need to rekindle the joy of togetherness...
Retail Design Blog
Marie Curie building by Proof of the sum
Pivot Park in Oss is an inspiring campus for open innovation in the life sciences. For starters and...
3 months ago
Pivot Park in Oss is an inspiring campus for open innovation in the life sciences. For starters and existing companies....
The personal website...
Beyond 10×
In the January 1968 issue of computer science trade magazine Communications of the ACM, a paper...
over a year ago
In the January 1968 issue of computer science trade magazine Communications of the ACM, a paper appeared under the unassuming title “Exploratory experimental studies comparing online and offline programming performance.” “Programming is a multibillion dollar industry,” the paper...
The DESK Magazine
How to make a minimalist portfolio with Carbonmade
You don't need anything too fancy. You don't want to work for hours on your site.
a year ago
You don't need anything too fancy. You don't want to work for hours on your site.
Retail Design Blog
A.P.C. store by Laurent Deroo
Just a few months after A.P.C. first opened up shop in Stockholm, an event we’ve covered in a...
3 months ago
Just a few months after A.P.C. first opened up shop in Stockholm, an event we’ve covered in a previous post,...
Nela Dunato Art &...
My art studio renovation (that took 4 years to complete)
Having a dedicated office or studio is not a requirement for creating great art, but I think we can...
a year ago
Having a dedicated office or studio is not a requirement for creating great art, but I think we can all agree that it helps. After years of moving around and making the best of what I had, I embarked on a mission to turn a tiny, cluttered space into a beautiful art studio and...
Retail Design Blog
La Umbela by Andrew Higareda
The project focused on creating a non-alcoholic tequila brand, offering a sophisticated and...
3 months ago
The project focused on creating a non-alcoholic tequila brand, offering a sophisticated and authentic experience for conscious consumers, without compromising...
Retail Design Blog
Lindt Premium Collection by Derek&Eric
Lindt Premium Collection – The Art of Chocolate Lindt masters the art of crafting indulgent...
a month ago
Lindt Premium Collection – The Art of Chocolate Lindt masters the art of crafting indulgent chocolate, elevating technical skill to...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Why people avoid social media detox (let’s bust those excuses)
I truly believe everyone would benefit from taking a long break from social media at least once a...
a year ago
I truly believe everyone would benefit from taking a long break from social media at least once a year. In my many articles on this topic I gushed about the benefits of digital media sabbaticals, and my own experiences with increased mindfulness, focus, and productivity. So let’s...
Ryan Mulligan
Penguin!
My partner and I finally finished our epic three-part claymation saga. It's our first attempt at...
8 months ago
My partner and I finally finished our epic three-part claymation saga. It's our first attempt at creating stop-motion videos with clay and it truly is a lot of work for such a short result. That claymation episode of Parks and Recreation is a little too real. I won't compare our...
Retail Design Blog
VARIO Shanghai Flagship Store by Yuan Shi Design
Shanghai-based custom home brand VARIO embraces its brand philosophy of “Haipai Elegance,” with a...
a month ago
Shanghai-based custom home brand VARIO embraces its brand philosophy of “Haipai Elegance,” with a focus on Haipai culture. By blending...
Retail Design Blog
Yiwu Place Public Shopping Precinct
The city of Yiwu has unique trading culture and a thriving economy of commerce. The city has...
2 months ago
The city of Yiwu has unique trading culture and a thriving economy of commerce. The city has witnessed great historical...
abdz.do - Have you...
Pràctica Redesigns 9+ Wine brand identity and packaging design
Pràctica Redesigns 9+ Wine brand identity and packaging design
...
a year ago
Pràctica Redesigns 9+ Wine brand identity and packaging design
abduzeedo0511—23
Barcelona-based design studio Pràctica has unveiled a new label design for 9+ wines, a natural wine producer based in Catalonia, Spain. The new labels feature a...
The Turn Signal RSS...
A Guide to Prototyping Automotive Interfaces
First, it's important to clarify that this article is about the first stages of the design process....
a year ago
First, it's important to clarify that this article is about the first stages of the design process. There are many processes for…
Christopher Butler
Periodical 19 – Creative Miscellany
Design texts, maker stories, Figma complaints, and more.
Hello from a very steamy Durham. It was...
6 months ago
Design texts, maker stories, Figma complaints, and more.
Hello from a very steamy Durham. It was 99° as I wrote some of this yesterday with the felt temperature well exceeding 100. And then it started to rain. The temperature dropped a few degrees and the air was filled with...
Retail Design Blog
Bayer Offices by Contract Workplaces
Until recently, the offices of the German chemical giant Bayer in Bogotá were located in an...
a month ago
Until recently, the offices of the German chemical giant Bayer in Bogotá were located in an industrial zone, far from...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
John & Paul & Ringo & George / &&& T-shirt
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: walkerart.org License: All Rights Reserved.
Experimental...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
Source: walkerart.org License: All Rights Reserved.
Experimental Jetset designed the original John & Paul & Ringo & George T-shirt (referencing the names of the Beatles) in 2001 for Yoshi Kawasaki at the Japanese apparel company 2K/Gingham. The...
Retail Design Blog
Mercure Bukhara Old Town Hotel by ARC Architects
The project is situated in the northern part of Bukhara, close to the Samarkand Gates, a significant...
a month ago
The project is situated in the northern part of Bukhara, close to the Samarkand Gates, a significant transport and trade...
Retail Design Blog
Nomura Real Estate Development Offices by FCV
FCV designed a nature-inspired office for Nomura Real Estate Development in Hanoi, incorporating...
a week ago
FCV designed a nature-inspired office for Nomura Real Estate Development in Hanoi, incorporating elements like mountains and open spaces to...
Retail Design Blog
2050 coffee by TEKI Design
“2050 coffee problem” ,which is a concern that by the year 2050, we may not be able to enjoy...
3 months ago
“2050 coffee problem” ,which is a concern that by the year 2050, we may not be able to enjoy coffee...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer movie titles
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: annyas.com License: All Rights Reserved....
over a year ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: annyas.com License: All Rights Reserved.
“Rankin/Bass present” is lettering based on Weiß-Initialen Serie II, or Weiss Initials Series II, with the alternate forms for A and E, rendered bolder, with rough contours and a bouncing...
Retail Design Blog
Fuji Cafe by Ali Ali Abozamel
Fuji Cafe by Ali Ali Abozamel
8 months ago
Fuji Cafe by Ali Ali Abozamel
abdz.do - Have you...
Telsón Tequila — a bold tequila brand with aspirational swagger
Telsón Tequila — a bold tequila brand with aspirational swagger
...
a year ago
Telsón Tequila — a bold tequila brand with aspirational swagger
abduzeedo0125—23
Vicarel Studios website shared a case study with us detailing the branding and visual identity work done for Telson Tequila. Tequila is one of the fastest growing...
Retail Design Blog
Zurich Insurance by Cachet Group
As a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses globally, Zurich has once again...
2 months ago
As a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses globally, Zurich has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence. Their...
Sarah Parmenter
Remarkable
Remarkable looks really interesting. I’m curious to know what the stylus feels like as I really do...
over a year ago
Remarkable looks really interesting. I’m curious to know what the stylus feels like as I really do love my Apple Pencil & iPad Pro and favour Procreate. Right now they’re doing a bundle of the tablet, folio and marker for $429 with an expected shipping date of September. I’m...
Retail Design Blog
HassiaGruppe office by Ippolito Fleitz Group
HassiaGruppe, headquartered in Bad Vilbel in Hessen, is Germany’s largest brand manufacturer in the...
4 months ago
HassiaGruppe, headquartered in Bad Vilbel in Hessen, is Germany’s largest brand manufacturer in the soft drinks sector. In 2018, prestige...
The personal website...
What happens when things go wrong
The rise of the startup economy – and the abundance of millennial entrepreneurial wisdom it has...
over a year ago
The rise of the startup economy – and the abundance of millennial entrepreneurial wisdom it has produced – means you can hardly go a day without seeing Samuel Becket’s words writ large:
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
In celebrating...
Retail Design Blog
Salon de Louis Premium
Salon de Louis is a popular café among young women, with branches in Daikanyama and Omotesando, and...
4 months ago
Salon de Louis is a popular café among young women, with branches in Daikanyama and Omotesando, and is a source...
Christopher Butler
Periodical – 7
I spend a lot of time looking at websites; it’s a big part of what I do for a living. With practice,...
a year ago
I spend a lot of time looking at websites; it’s a big part of what I do for a living. With practice, I’ve learned to look at the products of interaction design in a variety of different ways — on the basis of formal design considerations, usability, functionality, accessibility,...
Christopher Butler
sketchbook – 2024 March 17 - March 23
Every page is a time capsule.
9 months ago
Every page is a time capsule.
Oykun
Video Gamer skills that make a Great Designer
Enjoy your time with video games, do not see it as a waste of time as society thinks. This is YOUR...
over a year ago
Enjoy your time with video games, do not see it as a waste of time as society thinks. This is YOUR time, use it as you like it. It will make you a better designer.
Retail Design Blog
adidas Illustrates Confidence In Simplicity with a New Branded Space Design Exclusive to JD Sports
Launching into JD Sports’ best-performing store at Westfield Stratford, as well as JD Sports...
a month ago
Launching into JD Sports’ best-performing store at Westfield Stratford, as well as JD Sports Bluewater, following its prototype in Paris...
The personal website...
Functions and the future of design systems
New kinds of computers and interfaces are becoming ubiquitous: in our cars, on our wrists, in our...
over a year ago
New kinds of computers and interfaces are becoming ubiquitous: in our cars, on our wrists, in our ears, at our desks at work, on our TVs at home. In response, we’ve seen innovations in the content, organization, and delivery of design systems: design tokens, interoperability,...
abdz.do - Have you...
Lacoste 90th Anniversary web design refresh
Lacoste 90th Anniversary web design refresh
abduzeedo0505—23
...
a year ago
Lacoste 90th Anniversary web design refresh
abduzeedo0505—23
Bonhomme Studio is a Paris-based creative studio that specializes in design, brand identity, and interaction design including web design, UI and UX. They have worked with a wide range...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 17 – Optimization
Optimizing a home is a years-long process.
Hello from the corner of our home. The sun is...
9 months ago
Optimizing a home is a years-long process.
Hello from the corner of our home. The sun is setting on what has been a rainy but lovely day. We had a brief visit from some friends; my daughter spent a couple of hours learning pottery from our neighbor, who is a master potter;...
Retail Design Blog
ISPT Spec Suite by Project One
Project One designed a progressive work environment in Sydney for ISPT, focusing on optimizing...
8 months ago
Project One designed a progressive work environment in Sydney for ISPT, focusing on optimizing business operations and creating a visually...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 July 05 - September 30
Relative Dormancy
Star Trek: TNG will always be my measure of a tablet. We’re still not...
3 months ago
Relative Dormancy
Star Trek: TNG will always be my measure of a tablet. We’re still not there yet.
Paid a visit to the Field Museum in Chicago.
Vibe.
Retail Design Blog
Moas Group Offices by Perkins&Will
Perkins&Will designed a sophisticated and versatile headquarters in São Paulo for Moas Group,...
a month ago
Perkins&Will designed a sophisticated and versatile headquarters in São Paulo for Moas Group, combining office and showroom spaces with a...
Retail Design Blog
CIFI Sales Center Park Mansion by Ippolito Fleitz Group
Purchasing at the source – CIFI is one of China’s leading real estate developers. The project in...
5 months ago
Purchasing at the source – CIFI is one of China’s leading real estate developers. The project in Hefei is already...
Retail Design Blog
Veganity by Motyw Studio
Veganity is a series of natural, vegan food products offered in a convenient form for consumption –...
7 months ago
Veganity is a series of natural, vegan food products offered in a convenient form for consumption – either as grains...
Retail Design Blog
Hearts of Palm by HUMANO STUDIO
A series of boxes for dietary pasta made out of palms’ inner core.
3 months ago
A series of boxes for dietary pasta made out of palms’ inner core.
Retail Design Blog
Jianliang Liquor Store by Riverside Design Studio
Brand Identity for Jianliang Liquor Store Jianliang Liquor Store is a franchised personalized...
6 months ago
Brand Identity for Jianliang Liquor Store Jianliang Liquor Store is a franchised personalized service store under Jianli Grain and Liquor...
The personal website...
A brief guide to design feedback
Design feedback is one of the challenges I return to over and over again. It never seems to get...
over a year ago
Design feedback is one of the challenges I return to over and over again. It never seems to get easier, no matter how many times I practice or how many different tactics and frameworks I try.
Recently, I did my first rounds of feedback with a new team. Once again, I was nervous....
The Turn Signal RSS...
The 8 Guidelines for Good Automotive UX Design
The primary goal of a designer is to ensure the safety of the driver. Non-driving-related...
a year ago
The primary goal of a designer is to ensure the safety of the driver. Non-driving-related activities, like interacting with an…
Retail Design Blog
CNS Office by Studio Avocado
The design requirement was a minimalistic contemporary design with glass-walled spaces and rich...
5 months ago
The design requirement was a minimalistic contemporary design with glass-walled spaces and rich landscaping. The client’s requirement to incorporate koi...
Oykun
2023 Letter with 10 Lessons
Write
I've been writing for years, however, I gave the focus it deserved in 2023 as I felt the urge...
a year ago
Write
I've been writing for years, however, I gave the focus it deserved in 2023 as I felt the urge to express my ideas more in words than colours and shapes. I didn’t resist the urge and I have seen amazing benefits.
Articulating my ideas, feelings,
Retail Design Blog
Polène store by WGNB
Founded only in 2016 by Parisian siblings Mathieu, Antoine and Elsa Mothay, women’s leather goods...
a week ago
Founded only in 2016 by Parisian siblings Mathieu, Antoine and Elsa Mothay, women’s leather goods brand Polène is making ambitious...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 April 13 - April 19
The faces are back, a new book, calm, beauty, civil war.
The faces are back. Feels like...
8 months ago
The faces are back, a new book, calm, beauty, civil war.
The faces are back. Feels like something is happening here.
This ^ is the start of a new book.
“We need more calm companies.” — Justin Jackson
What is beautiful?
Another...
The personal website...
Beauty in the machine: Post-industrial design
Has design become boring?
A twitter thread by Sheehan Quirke (aka the Cultural Tutor) has been...
over a year ago
Has design become boring?
A twitter thread by Sheehan Quirke (aka the Cultural Tutor) has been making the rounds lately, arguing just that. Quirke describes the many shortcomings of modern design: architecture, urban planning, industrial design, and interior design have all been...
Retail Design Blog
Okkio Nguyễn Siêu Café by Red5studio
Okkio is a boutique coffee brand in Sai Gon. As a follow-up to the project RED5 designed three years...
3 months ago
Okkio is a boutique coffee brand in Sai Gon. As a follow-up to the project RED5 designed three years ago,...
Christopher Butler
The Top Five Hitchcock Films
This is my personal ranking, subject to change at any time.
Rear Window
North by...
a month ago
This is my personal ranking, subject to change at any time.
Rear Window
North by Northwest
Vertigo
Rebecca
Rope
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Spellbound
Notorious
To Catch a Thief
Strangers on a Train
Retail Design Blog
House of B Store by Another D Studio
We believe a brand’s core identity is created through the values of brand founders. We worked to...
7 months ago
We believe a brand’s core identity is created through the values of brand founders. We worked to expand and deepen...
Oykun
Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur by Derek Sivers
My recommendation: 9/10
More details and reviews on Amazon
You don't need the perfectly systemized...
a year ago
My recommendation: 9/10
More details and reviews on Amazon
You don't need the perfectly systemized plan to have a successfull business. Focus on giving the best service possible to the small number of people and improve/invent as you get feedback. Don't fear to be
Oykun
Hustle Culture for Designers
We all have our aspirations and goals in life and career.
For me, it goes from having an impact on...
a year ago
We all have our aspirations and goals in life and career.
For me, it goes from having an impact on my full-time work to helping designers via my blog, email newsletter, and other educational content.
I need to work damn hard to achieve these goals!
Making the most of every
Retail Design Blog
Meowho by Canwei Lai
Meowho is an innovative brand specializing in pet food, dedicated to providing pets with a healthy,...
4 months ago
Meowho is an innovative brand specializing in pet food, dedicated to providing pets with a healthy, delicious, and enjoyable dining...
Retail Design Blog
Gundari hotel by block722
Idyllic getaway redefined. We’re talking Gundari, a luxury property tucked away in the rugged...
3 months ago
Idyllic getaway redefined. We’re talking Gundari, a luxury property tucked away in the rugged landscape of Folegandros, a tiny island...
Retail Design Blog
Wulingshan Eye Stone Spring by Vector Architects
The spring house sits in a river valley, deep in the forests of Wuling Mountain, a branch of the...
4 weeks ago
The spring house sits in a river valley, deep in the forests of Wuling Mountain, a branch of the scenic...
Retail Design Blog
The Visitor by Altavia ODG
The Visitor is a groundbreaking addition to the retail landscape at the King Abdulaziz International...
2 months ago
The Visitor is a groundbreaking addition to the retail landscape at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia....
abdz.do - Have you...
Stunning 3D Illustrations for Primavera
Stunning 3D Illustrations for Primavera
AoiroStudio0424—23
...
a year ago
Stunning 3D Illustrations for Primavera
AoiroStudio0424—23
Mathieu L.B is a French art director and 3D artist who has created some stunning 3D illustrations for Primavera, his work features a unique blend of abstract shapes and bold, vivid...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
I ❤️ NY
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.moma.org © 2021 NYS Dept. of Economic Development....
over a year ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.moma.org © 2021 NYS Dept. of Economic Development. License: All Rights Reserved.
“I ❤️ NY” presentation board, two-line version, 1976, as archived in MoMA’s permanent collection.
Source: www.moma.org © 2021 NYS Dept. of Economic...
Retail Design Blog
Matraz Gin by MABA
A floral bottle. Matraz is the new concept of this premium gin with 13 botanicals and five...
4 months ago
A floral bottle. Matraz is the new concept of this premium gin with 13 botanicals and five distillations, bottled in...
The personal website...
Mind the gap: designing graphs with missing data
Data-driven interfaces are on the rise. Financial District CEOs want to see a birds-eye view of...
over a year ago
Data-driven interfaces are on the rise. Financial District CEOs want to see a birds-eye view of their bottom line as much as Silicon Valley Co-founders want to watch their growth hackers hack. Each user has their own hopes and fears about data, but there’s one thing nobody wants...
abdz.do - Have you...
CG animation and motion design — Oknoplast PAVA
CG animation and motion design — Oknoplast PAVA
abduzeedo0505—23
...
a year ago
CG animation and motion design — Oknoplast PAVA
abduzeedo0505—23
Polish creative agency Ars Thanea recently completed a stunning CG animation project powered by the new OKNOPLAST window. The result is a breathtaking volcanic world that tells a...
Retail Design Blog
Othership sauna by Futurestudio
Relaxation redefined—the hustle and bustle of urban life may bring excitement and opportunities, but...
4 months ago
Relaxation redefined—the hustle and bustle of urban life may bring excitement and opportunities, but is ultimately taking its toll. Enter...
abdz.do - Have you...
Flore — A Collection of Digital Illustrations
Flore — A Collection of Digital Illustrations
AoiroStudio0508—23
...
a year ago
Flore — A Collection of Digital Illustrations
AoiroStudio0508—23
Laura Normand is a talented Paris-based artist whose work revolves around vibrant and captivating digital illustrations. With a particular focus on flowers, her series of colorful...
Sarah Parmenter
British Summertime
Aha, the great British Summer. You really never know what you’re going to get and it makes planning...
over a year ago
Aha, the great British Summer. You really never know what you’re going to get and it makes planning weekends so darn difficult. Us Brits really do love to talk about the weather; as I write this post I started the day in shorts and a t-shirt and I’m about to go and fetch a...
Retail Design Blog
24 Festival calendar box by TOP BLUE PACKAGING
2 months ago
Retail Design Blog
Sidewalk Bakehouse and Cafe by Forearch Studios
In Lucknow, retro chic meets modern pulse at Sidewalk Bakehouse & Café In the sphere of hospitality,...
2 months ago
In Lucknow, retro chic meets modern pulse at Sidewalk Bakehouse & Café In the sphere of hospitality, where does the...
Retail Design Blog
Top Impression Bakery, Central Park
Located in the unique Central Park neighbourhood, known for its harmony with the natural...
7 months ago
Located in the unique Central Park neighbourhood, known for its harmony with the natural environment, Top Impression Bakery has seamlessly...
Retail Design Blog
Scania Offices by Giant Leap
Giant Leap designed Scania’s new South African head office, creating an inspiring and unified space...
a month ago
Giant Leap designed Scania’s new South African head office, creating an inspiring and unified space that embodies the brand’s values,...
The personal website...
Who are design systems for?
I’ve spent the past few days feeling an immense amount of FOMO. A major design conference called...
over a year ago
I’ve spent the past few days feeling an immense amount of FOMO. A major design conference called Clarity happened here in New York, and my twitter feed has been full of pictures and quotes from the very talented and articulate speakers. Lesson learned: go to more conferences. To...
Retail Design Blog
Ghyston Offices by Interaction
Interaction collaborated with Ghyston in Bristol to design a modern, flexible office space that...
4 months ago
Interaction collaborated with Ghyston in Bristol to design a modern, flexible office space that reflects their empowering culture, featuring inclusive,...
Kat Snyder
No, I don’t want to sign up for your newsletter — horrible uses of exit overlays
When a user moves their mouse from the middle of the page toward the navigation bar — presumably...
over a year ago
When a user moves their mouse from the middle of the page toward the navigation bar — presumably to abandon the page — there are...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The Climate Game — Can you reach net zero?
I lost my position as global minister for future generations because I spent my effort points to...
over a year ago
I lost my position as global minister for future generations because I spent my effort points to fast to reach net zero.
The personal website...
Ballet dancers and shot putters
Starting a career in design is like crash-landing on Mars. You may have studied it through a...
over a year ago
Starting a career in design is like crash-landing on Mars. You may have studied it through a telescope, but nothing can prepare you for actually being there.
One of the biggest surprises many new designers experience is that design isn’t always about coming up with the most...
Joshua Smith
Liberated X
Based on Liberated X Bookshop and Shoe Repairs, Flinders Street, Melbourne. Scratchbuilt 1:20 Scale...
over a year ago
Based on Liberated X Bookshop and Shoe Repairs, Flinders Street, Melbourne. Scratchbuilt 1:20 Scale Miniature created from MDF, Wood, cardboard, chalk pastels, spraypaint, wire, plastruct. Created for VOLTA Art Fair, New York City, March 2017. Photo Credit: Andrew Beveridge/ASB...
The DESK Magazine
The books I loved
After at least a year of talking about it, my new website is launching. One of the sub-pages will be...
7 months ago
After at least a year of talking about it, my new website is launching. One of the sub-pages will be dedicated entirely to my favorite reading recommendations.
Retail Design Blog
Khakis Seongsu Flagship Store by COM
The Story Behind Khakis Seongsu Flagship Store Design – The design of the Khakis Seongsu flagship...
4 weeks ago
The Story Behind Khakis Seongsu Flagship Store Design – The design of the Khakis Seongsu flagship store marks the reunion...
Retail Design Blog
Poetry Gin by Studio Boam
Creation of a complete graphic universe linked to the world of art, poetry and nature. Poetry Gin is...
6 months ago
Creation of a complete graphic universe linked to the world of art, poetry and nature. Poetry Gin is the art...
Christopher Butler
Periodical – 11 – What Could Have Been
In his Substack this week, Dave Karpf concludes that the trajectory of any emerging technology bends...
a year ago
In his Substack this week, Dave Karpf concludes that the trajectory of any emerging technology bends toward money. Of course it does. Because, capitalism.
Karpf is in the midst of a chronological reread of the entire WIRED magazine corpus — of great interest to me, of...
Retail Design Blog
Alain Milliat – Les Concentrés by Studio Boam
Today, this well known brand of natural fruit nectars and gourmet fruit juices is launching Nolow....
5 months ago
Today, this well known brand of natural fruit nectars and gourmet fruit juices is launching Nolow. Alain Milliat fruit concentrates...
Christopher Butler
Personal Machines and Portable Worlds
A personal machine balances access to an another world with the kinds of limits and boundaries that...
a year ago
A personal machine balances access to an another world with the kinds of limits and boundaries that make a thing private.
A lifelong fascination with technology begins with a single object.
Think back to when you were a child, to when you first encountered something you...
The personal website...
Learning how to see
This is the Müller-Lyer illusion. You’ve probably seen 1 it before: it consists of two lines, each...
over a year ago
This is the Müller-Lyer illusion. You’ve probably seen 1 it before: it consists of two lines, each with forked ends. The middle portion of the top line looks longer than the middle portion of the bottom line. However, when you measure the length of each middle portion, they are...
abdz.do - Have you...
Decode — 3D Experiments by Omar. Aqil
Decode — 3D Experiments by Omar. Aqil
AoiroStudio0423—23
Omar....
a year ago
Decode — 3D Experiments by Omar. Aqil
AoiroStudio0423—23
Omar. Aqil is a talented digital artist from Lahore, Pakistan, who has gained recognition for his stunning 3D artworks. He recently published a series named "Decode," which features...
UX Collective
Why is hiring software so impersonal?
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
a month ago
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
The DESK Magazine
How to build your secret repertoire
As a creative, your repertoire is your secret weapon.
6 months ago
As a creative, your repertoire is your secret weapon.
Retail Design Blog
303 Shirahama Italian
“303” is an Italian restaurant in Shirahama town, with a picturesque view of Engetsu Island, a...
7 months ago
“303” is an Italian restaurant in Shirahama town, with a picturesque view of Engetsu Island, a symbolic attraction in Wakayama...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Ugh
Feeling pretty bad today. I mean for a day on which I feel a lot better than the day before....
over a year ago
Feeling pretty bad today. I mean for a day on which I feel a lot better than the day before....
Retail Design Blog
Shisui hotel by TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers + Kengo Kuma & Associates
Nara is known worldwide as the place where Japanese culture originated. Located at the western edge...
4 months ago
Nara is known worldwide as the place where Japanese culture originated. Located at the western edge of Nara Park, one...
abdz.do - Have you...
Personal 3D Explorations by Marterium
Personal 3D Explorations by Marterium
AoiroStudio0206—23
...
a year ago
Personal 3D Explorations by Marterium
AoiroStudio0206—23
Munich-based artist Marterium is a talented 3D artist who is constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and exploring new dimensions in his art. His art series titled "Mentis...
Retail Design Blog
Old London Way gin by Andranik Ovsepian
Explore “Old London Way”: a captivating journey through the diverse world of gin, where each variant...
7 months ago
Explore “Old London Way”: a captivating journey through the diverse world of gin, where each variant unveils its own captivating...
Retail Design Blog
Prolan | Minhoff office by UP.GREAT
Inviting, collaborative working environment with a special spirit in the rooms of a historic villa....
4 months ago
Inviting, collaborative working environment with a special spirit in the rooms of a historic villa. A beautiful, historic villa on...
Ryan Mulligan
Creating Time
For my birthday, my partner put together the sweetest, most thoughtful surprise I could ever...
a year ago
For my birthday, my partner put together the sweetest, most thoughtful surprise I could ever imagine. She recognized that I had been in a complete creative rut the previous year. I'd complain that I work too much, play too little. I'm too tired. Way too busy. This, that, and the...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 14 – v DIY
While you’re here, make the world your own.
Hello from the makerspace, otherwise known as...
11 months ago
While you’re here, make the world your own.
Hello from the makerspace, otherwise known as home.
Home should be a makerspace! At any level — food, art, life, clothing, and on to more difficult craft like furniture and construction — everyone should have their hands in...
Retail Design Blog
NS–2 / ESTUDIO–PELO by toro arquitectos
We’ve talked about ESTUDIO–CAFE, a cool coffee parlour in Montevideo, in a previous post. The café...
4 months ago
We’ve talked about ESTUDIO–CAFE, a cool coffee parlour in Montevideo, in a previous post. The café is a side activity...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Emotional labor in creative professions + mixed media art journal page video
Doing creative work on behalf of a client requires a tremendous amount of empathy for their needs....
a year ago
Doing creative work on behalf of a client requires a tremendous amount of empathy for their needs. This emotional labor should be recognized and valued. In this episode of Art Chat I explain the source of emotional labor and its impact on our well-being, and provide tips to...
Identity Designed
Earthfoam
Designed in-house by Michael Mitzman, NYC.
a year ago
Designed in-house by Michael Mitzman, NYC.
Fatih Arslan
New homepage design
I changed my website’s design. I'm using the previous design since September 30, 2022 (when I moved...
a month ago
I changed my website’s design. I'm using the previous design since September 30, 2022 (when I moved to Ghost from Cloudflare Pages).
The previous design served me well for the past two years, but it was time for a change. Firstly, I wanted to create a
Retail Design Blog
Thresh & Winoow by Dando Projects
Concept to Completion branding and design for Thresh & Winnow premium spirits from 100% organic...
3 months ago
Concept to Completion branding and design for Thresh & Winnow premium spirits from 100% organic grains from the midwestern United...
Koos Looijesteijn
Who is responsible for the impact of innovative products?
a year ago
Ryan Mulligan
Style Review
Donut dessert lollipop dragée pudding marzipan jelly
Danish icing cake sugar plum chocolate bar...
over a year ago
Donut dessert lollipop dragée pudding marzipan jelly
Danish icing cake sugar plum chocolate bar candy canes macaroon pie.
Bear claw bear claw biscuit fruitcake icing brownie. Jelly-o pudding tart cake ice cream jelly-o. Danish sugar plum chocolate cake wafer cake pudding sweet...
Melissa Penfold
2025 PREDICTIONS ARE IN: DESIGN FORECAST FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE
Style manifested in many forms over the last 12 months, as well as in our homes and gardens with the...
a month ago
Style manifested in many forms over the last 12 months, as well as in our homes and gardens with the way we decorate, entertain, and live. Of course style – and trends – are subjective, not to mention a subject of heated discussion – but each of the trends we discuss for the year...
The personal website...
Intuition vs. data
At a time when data is king, product designers should place more trust in their intuition.
Recently...
over a year ago
At a time when data is king, product designers should place more trust in their intuition.
Recently I attended Front, a product management conference in Salt Lake City. There, Maggie Crowley, product manager for a company called Drift, presented a case study in redesigning a...
Retail Design Blog
CroWn Chocolate by Camo Creative
The CroWn Chocolate packaging design is a visual treat that really knows how to stand out while...
2 months ago
The CroWn Chocolate packaging design is a visual treat that really knows how to stand out while keeping things simple...
Oykun
"Thank You" letter to Designers for 2022
Dear Designer,
You have done an amazing job this year!
Maybe you didn’t achieve everything you...
over a year ago
Dear Designer,
You have done an amazing job this year!
Maybe you didn’t achieve everything you wanted.
Go easy on yourself.
Design is hard!
You are expected to touch everything from stating business problems to communicating your solutions to developers, stakeholders. You work...
abdz.do - Have you...
Enter the world of 'The Dimensionals Multiverse' — Web3 Gaming
Enter the world of 'The Dimensionals Multiverse' — Web3 Gaming
...
a year ago
Enter the world of 'The Dimensionals Multiverse' — Web3 Gaming
AoiroStudio0201—23
A groundbreaking NFT RPG game that takes you on a journey through a web3 gaming multiverse. Explore the countless dimensions, each with its unique heroes to...
Retail Design Blog
Altruist office by Tangram Interiors & ENTOS Design
When quickly-growing Altruist, a digital brokerage platform for RIAs, decided to open an office in...
a month ago
When quickly-growing Altruist, a digital brokerage platform for RIAs, decided to open an office in Dallas, ENTOS Design engaged Tangram...
Christopher Butler
Fascinated by Layout
A working knowledge of the fundamentals of design is as important now as it ever has been.
Ever...
a year ago
A working knowledge of the fundamentals of design is as important now as it ever has been.
Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by layout. I didn’t know to call it that before I studied design; I just knew that I could look at a page and find beauty and wonder in it...
abdz.do - Have you...
Life Between Blocks
Life Between Blocks
abduzeedo0214—23
A solo exhibition by...
a year ago
Life Between Blocks
abduzeedo0214—23
A solo exhibition by Santiago Oddis.
As a collaboration between the production company Final Frontier and the renowned animation studio Le Cube the exhibition Life Between Blocks is now open at Silk...
Retail Design Blog
NIO House | Abu Dhabi: An Immersive Experience in Desert Modernity
As NIO’s inaugural presence in the Abu Dhabi market, the design serves as a comprehensive...
3 weeks ago
As NIO’s inaugural presence in the Abu Dhabi market, the design serves as a comprehensive introduction to the brand’s philosophy,...
Retail Design Blog
QuadReal Offices by Figure3
The QuadReal building at 200 King Street in Toronto showcases a redesigned Green Room lounge by...
2 months ago
The QuadReal building at 200 King Street in Toronto showcases a redesigned Green Room lounge by Figure3, blending 1920s opulence...
Retail Design Blog
The Hyundai Seoul Store by Burdifilek
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, The Hyundai Department Store Group opened its largest store...
2 months ago
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, The Hyundai Department Store Group opened its largest store in Seoul. The Hyundai Seoul...
Retail Design Blog
KITH store
Following stores in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, cult streetwear brand KITH has opened a third...
5 months ago
Following stores in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, cult streetwear brand KITH has opened a third outpost in the Greater...
Retail Design Blog
H22 by PIXELAIN
H22 – Perfume Bottle & Label Design Project Overview: This perfume design project for H22 was...
a month ago
H22 – Perfume Bottle & Label Design Project Overview: This perfume design project for H22 was crafted to embody elegance...
Christopher Butler
Eclipse
We gathered on our street and shielded our eyes to behold a spectacle we last saw in 2017 and won’t...
8 months ago
We gathered on our street and shielded our eyes to behold a spectacle we last saw in 2017 and won’t again — with this clarity, on this part of the planet — until 2045.
Christopher Butler
Periodical 20 – Localized Computing
At a time of ubiquitous computing, there is still something to be gained from its...
2 months ago
At a time of ubiquitous computing, there is still something to be gained from its opposite.
There was a time when computers were furniture. It’s easy to note all the reasons why it’s good that this is no longer so. After all, I remember how exciting it was to slide the first...
Identity Designed
LiveKit
Designed by The Collected Works, New York.
10 months ago
Designed by The Collected Works, New York.
The personal website...
Collaborative design research
I spend a lot of my day talking to myself. “Maybe this whole experience should just be a chat...
over a year ago
I spend a lot of my day talking to myself. “Maybe this whole experience should just be a chat interface,” I think while brushing my teeth. “What if that component didn’t have borders?” I ask to nobody while cooking dinner. The office-less office doesn’t help; I’m nostalgic for...
abdz.do - Have you...
Universal Principles of UX Book
Universal Principles of UX Book
AoiroStudio0507—23
Anton & Irene...
a year ago
Universal Principles of UX Book
AoiroStudio0507—23
Anton & Irene are renowned interaction designers who have made significant contributions to the field of UX and beyond. We love their work on abdz. One of their notable works is out now and...
Retail Design Blog
Vibra Caffé + Concept Store by Miguel Amado Arquitectos
The project is located at 8 Marvila, in the former wine cellars of Abel Pereira da Fonseca, in...
3 weeks ago
The project is located at 8 Marvila, in the former wine cellars of Abel Pereira da Fonseca, in Lisbon—an iconic...
Identity Designed
Muzeum Narodowe w Gdańsku
Designed by Tofu, Gdańsk.
a year ago
Designed by Tofu, Gdańsk.
Retail Design Blog
Ella Bar-Grigliata-pasta
Step into the vibrant world of Ella Bar-Grigliata-pasta, a stunning 370m2 establishment crafted by...
8 months ago
Step into the vibrant world of Ella Bar-Grigliata-pasta, a stunning 370m2 establishment crafted by Benjamin Fretard of Fretard Design, nestled...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Here's how I maintain healthy media routines (most of the time)
It took me a while to break the bad habits I had around social platforms and reading news. In...
over a year ago
It took me a while to break the bad habits I had around social platforms and reading news. In fact,...
Retail Design Blog
Shamobo by Gutsulyak.Studio
A lifestyle brand, Shamobo, introduces a series of bowling-shaped stainless-steel thermal efficient...
5 months ago
A lifestyle brand, Shamobo, introduces a series of bowling-shaped stainless-steel thermal efficient bottles that keep beverages cold or hot for...
Christopher Butler
Link – Gemma Copeland's personal website
gemmacope.land is a really cool digital garden.
I love the simplicity of the main page — it...
a year ago
gemmacope.land is a really cool digital garden.
I love the simplicity of the main page — it manages to fit in just about everything in one vertical pane. But the real surprise is on the right side of the page, where Gemma stacks blocks pulled in from her Are.na account. It’s...
Retail Design Blog
32do Younghee Café and Restaurant by stof. + FFFAAARRR
A new multi-dining space has opened in Seminyak, one of the most vibrant areas in Bali, Indonesia....
5 months ago
A new multi-dining space has opened in Seminyak, one of the most vibrant areas in Bali, Indonesia. Under the planning...
Retail Design Blog
Maison Ferrand Porte Noire cognac by Studio Minerva
Introducing Porte Noire cognac, a luxurious creation in partnership with Idris Elba crafted to...
a month ago
Introducing Porte Noire cognac, a luxurious creation in partnership with Idris Elba crafted to redefine elegance and sustainability in the...
Retail Design Blog
Ton Corner Coffee Shop by TON Architects
Situated in a small alley in the heart of Hue city, Ton Corner – a coffee shop that embodies an...
2 months ago
Situated in a small alley in the heart of Hue city, Ton Corner – a coffee shop that embodies an...
Retail Design Blog
Superbid Offices by Perkins&Will
Perkins&Will designed Superbid Exchange’s new São Paulo office with a circular program enhancing...
6 months ago
Perkins&Will designed Superbid Exchange’s new São Paulo office with a circular program enhancing collaboration and client interaction, maximizing natural light...
julian.digital
Media Consumption (Jan 2021)
>_ Summary Read 11 books (2456 min, +111% MoM) and 26 articles (-46%) Listened to 263 songs (-59%)...
over a year ago
>_ Summary Read 11 books (2456 min, +111% MoM) and 26 articles (-46%) Listened to 263 songs (-59%) and 15 podcasts (749 min, -43%) Watched 1 movie (107 min, -54%), 7 soccer games (835 min, -.6%) and 21 TV episodes (1079 min, +40%) Played 0 board games (0 min, -100%) and 1 video...
Retail Design Blog
Tangram Interiors Showroom and Office
Tangram Interiors‘ new Fresno showroom combines local motifs and modern design elements, creating a...
2 months ago
Tangram Interiors‘ new Fresno showroom combines local motifs and modern design elements, creating a functional and community-centered space with state-of-the-art...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The new heroes of design
I used to have several design heroes I looked up to. But when I changed from industrial design to...
over a year ago
I used to have several design heroes I looked up to. But when I changed from industrial design to digital...
UX Collective
Are physical buttons going extinct?
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
a month ago
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Philip K. Dick paperback covers (Panther Science Fiction)
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.flickr.com Uploaded to Flickr by
citizen3xx24j....
over a year ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.flickr.com Uploaded to Flickr by
citizen3xx24j. License: All Rights Reserved.
Now Wait for Last Year (1975). Cover art by Chris Foss. [More info on ISFDB]
Roslyn Gothic arguably saw its most extensive and iconic use on the...
Christopher Butler
The AI Designer
The AI Designer is a powerful notion, but it is incomplete.
For creative craftspeople, AI is...
7 months ago
The AI Designer is a powerful notion, but it is incomplete.
For creative craftspeople, AI is more of an imposed thought experiment than it is a utility.
Yes, there are countless AI tools that can do parts of the job — make an image for you, create a layout, automate a...
Retail Design Blog
beanroom shop by Waterfrom Design
beanroom is a scenario-based, artisanal custom coffee bean shop founded by a passionate team...
4 months ago
beanroom is a scenario-based, artisanal custom coffee bean shop founded by a passionate team dedicated to coffee. They aim to...
The DESK Magazine
Let's talk about AI
Many of you have asked me to write an essay with my thoughts on AI (Artificial Intelligence). So in...
a year ago
Many of you have asked me to write an essay with my thoughts on AI (Artificial Intelligence). So in the spirit of things, I've tasked ChatGPT to write this article for me.
Christopher Butler
Design for AI
If the majority of attention your webpage gets is from AI, not humans, what does it need to look...
7 months ago
If the majority of attention your webpage gets is from AI, not humans, what does it need to look like? How does it need to work?
When mobile device browsers first became a design problem, some people said that the best way to solve it was with two sets of markup — one for...
Retail Design Blog
Holborn Corporation Offices by Studio BV
Studio BV designed a new office in Bloomington, Minneapolis for the Holborn team, featuring social...
4 weeks ago
Studio BV designed a new office in Bloomington, Minneapolis for the Holborn team, featuring social and private spaces, a textured...
The personal website...
The inevitable same-ification of the internet
Last month, Facebook revealed a major redesign of all its apps across web and mobile. Reactions from...
over a year ago
Last month, Facebook revealed a major redesign of all its apps across web and mobile. Reactions from design twitter were mixed, but there was one thing everyone agreed on: it looked familiar.
Facebook’s 2019 Redesign, compared to Twitter by Alex Muench
A few folks correctly noted...
Retail Design Blog
Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation Offices by SUBU Design Architecture
SUBU Design Architecture transformed the Levitt Foundation’s office space in Los Angeles,...
5 months ago
SUBU Design Architecture transformed the Levitt Foundation’s office space in Los Angeles, emphasizing luxury and community with a focus on...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
You're making me buy a new phone
My iPhone SE 2016 is a good one. It’s easy to handle with one hand. The screen is more than...
a year ago
My iPhone SE 2016 is a good one. It’s easy to handle with one hand. The screen is more than...
Retail Design Blog
Parkway Clinic by AsNow
The interior design of the Parkway office project with a small area 85 square meters and an...
7 months ago
The interior design of the Parkway office project with a small area 85 square meters and an amorphous geometry was...
Retail Design Blog
andwander GINZA SIX by Schemata Architects
and wander features a wide range of unisex items available in various colors. Each item has its own...
a month ago
and wander features a wide range of unisex items available in various colors. Each item has its own unique cutting...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
I sold Big Timer
Five months ago I sold my countdown timer web app, Big Timer! I never really announced that, so...
over a year ago
Five months ago I sold my countdown timer web app, Big Timer! I never really announced that, so here’s what...
Retail Design Blog
Gatestone Offices by Sensyst
Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000...
5 months ago
Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000 square-foot contact centre in Montreal,...
Retail Design Blog
Tasty Coffee by LINII
Tasty Coffee is not only a production, but also an entire ecosystem for wholesale and retail...
5 months ago
Tasty Coffee is not only a production, but also an entire ecosystem for wholesale and retail clients, which includes a...
Retail Design Blog
Alpha Group office by Ikon & Design with Narrative
After creating ‘the best office in Bristol’ for Alpha, the international financial services group...
a month ago
After creating ‘the best office in Bristol’ for Alpha, the international financial services group asked Ikon to rise to similar...
Christopher Butler
visual journal – 2024 March 24 - March 30
If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance much less.
9 months ago
If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance much less.
Nela Dunato Art &...
Quest for the best black paint: Gouache, acrylic, india ink, pastel & more compared
I love adding black backgrounds, borders, or other large areas of black to my artwork! In the past I...
over a year ago
I love adding black backgrounds, borders, or other large areas of black to my artwork! In the past I mostly used India ink because it’s affordable, easy to use, and easy to find in stores. But now I'm curious if I can find something better.
I tested and compared 14 different...
abdz.do - Have you...
Logo design and brand identity for Legg
Logo design and brand identity for Legg
abduzeedo0505—23
Sérgio...
a year ago
Logo design and brand identity for Legg
abduzeedo0505—23
Sérgio Fonseca and Pedro Paulino, two talented designers from Brazil, recently completed an impressive branding and logo design project for Legg, a Brazilian furniture brand. The brand...
The Turn Signal RSS...
Why Do New Cars Have Speed Limit Warnings, and Do They Work?
The speed limit warnings are part of a system called Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA). Any system...
3 months ago
The speed limit warnings are part of a system called Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA). Any system inside a vehicle that ensures that a…
The personal website...
The slippery slope of in product messaging
In-product education is a pattern that has emerged from the overlap between user experience design,...
over a year ago
In-product education is a pattern that has emerged from the overlap between user experience design, marketing strategy, and product management. A brief definition: in-product education markets a product to someone who already uses that product. Think of the messages you get from...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
The end
I will now close this journal. I’m optimistic about my recovery. It seems like a good time to end...
over a year ago
I will now close this journal. I’m optimistic about my recovery. It seems like a good time to end this...
Joshua Smith
Cecil Walker Cycles
New Realities, Muriel Guepin Gallery, NYC. Wood, MDF, Plastruct, Cardboard, Paper, Spraypaint, Chalk...
over a year ago
New Realities, Muriel Guepin Gallery, NYC. Wood, MDF, Plastruct, Cardboard, Paper, Spraypaint, Chalk pastels. August 2016
The post Cecil Walker Cycles appeared first on Joshua Smith.
Retail Design Blog
Delano Dubai hotel by Elastic Architects
ELASTIC reimagined Delano’s legendary style embracing modernity while staying true to the brand’s...
2 weeks ago
ELASTIC reimagined Delano’s legendary style embracing modernity while staying true to the brand’s core ethos. Our goal was to merge...
abdz.do - Have you...
Dynamic animations and motion design — Nike, Just for Fun
Dynamic animations and motion design — Nike, Just for Fun
abduzeedo0501—23
...
a year ago
Dynamic animations and motion design — Nike, Just for Fun
abduzeedo0501—23
Nike Kids is a live-action piece directed by MANSON and produced by CANADA, with support from R/GA Shanghai. The talented team at Studio Bliss was responsible for the...
Retail Design Blog
Kofan Coffee Shop by Makhno Studio
Kofan Coffee Shop epitomizes the essence of third-wave coffee culture nestled in the heart of...
2 months ago
Kofan Coffee Shop epitomizes the essence of third-wave coffee culture nestled in the heart of Kremenchuk. Our establishment is meticulously...
Retail Design Blog
Mondo Caffe Winter Campaign by TungADS
Winter vibes in every sip! Check out the festive magic we created for Mondo Caffe’s hot chocolate...
4 weeks ago
Winter vibes in every sip! Check out the festive magic we created for Mondo Caffe’s hot chocolate cups, capturing the...
Retail Design Blog
FENDI store
Little over two years after first setting up shop in Madrid, an event we’ve covered in a previous...
2 months ago
Little over two years after first setting up shop in Madrid, an event we’ve covered in a previous post, FENDI...
The DESK Magazine
mymind keeps getting better
We've been hard at work making every aspect of the mymind.com experience better, smoother, faster...
3 months ago
We've been hard at work making every aspect of the mymind.com experience better, smoother, faster and lovelier.
Christopher Butler
The Top Ten Hitchcock Films
This is my personal ranking, subject to change at any time.
Rear Window
North by...
a month ago
This is my personal ranking, subject to change at any time.
Rear Window
North by Northwest
Vertigo
Rebecca
Rope
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Spellbound
Notorious
To Catch a Thief
Strangers on a Train
The personal website...
Well-designed interfaces look boring
3 billion people used the internet for the first time in the past decade. Can you imagine what that...
over a year ago
3 billion people used the internet for the first time in the past decade. Can you imagine what that was like? When I began using the internet, the web was pretty much just text. Interface design required finagling websites from knots of spreadsheet-like tables, and even the most...
Ryan Mulligan
Site Rebuild, Here We Go!
There are still a few bits to work out, but why wait any longer? The latest version of my site is...
a year ago
There are still a few bits to work out, but why wait any longer? The latest version of my site is here and it has been rebuilt from the ground up. I'm feeling pretty good about it and invite you all to celebrate the magic with me! ✨
Inspiration
While playing Super Mario Wonder, I...
Retail Design Blog
Double Cups by Khatabgasim
Double Cups is a charming establishment that seamlessly marries the age-old traditions of Arabian...
a month ago
Double Cups is a charming establishment that seamlessly marries the age-old traditions of Arabian coffee with the contemporary trends in...
Fatih Arslan
A comparison between the M2 and M4 iPad Pro
A comparison between the M2 and M4 iPad Pro, my initial impressions and close-up photos of the Magic...
7 months ago
A comparison between the M2 and M4 iPad Pro, my initial impressions and close-up photos of the Magic Keyboard
Retail Design Blog
RE5.5 by Lana Burlachuk
Company RE5.5 is a company with a focus solely on the delicate art of eye care, that stood out as...
a month ago
Company RE5.5 is a company with a focus solely on the delicate art of eye care, that stood out as...
abdz.do - Have you...
Thought-provoking series of 3D numbers for the Imperial Business School
Thought-provoking series of 3D numbers for the Imperial Business School
...
a year ago
Thought-provoking series of 3D numbers for the Imperial Business School
abduzeedo0428—23
OPX Studio recently created a series of 3D numbers for an education-focused publication, designed by Made Up Studio, that is both visually stunning and...
Ryan Mulligan
The Infinite Marquee
The deprecated tag
The HTML <marquee> element had blessed (cursed?) the early days of the internet...
over a year ago
The deprecated tag
The HTML <marquee> element had blessed (cursed?) the early days of the internet with the ability to insert scrolling text onto a webpage. It even included options to control text behavior once it reached the end of its container with a handful of attributes....
Fonts In Use: Blog...
10 Years of Fonts In Use
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
Fonts In Use officially launched 10...
over a year ago
Contributed by Nick Sherman
License: All Rights Reserved.
Fonts In Use officially launched 10 years ago today, on December 21, 2010. The site, which started as just the Blog before opening up to public contributions in 2012, has grown far beyond our expectations when we...
The DESK Magazine
When good is no longer good enough
It wasn’t long ago I’d see a 3D rendering or piece of highly detailed art and feel blown away.
a year ago
It wasn’t long ago I’d see a 3D rendering or piece of highly detailed art and feel blown away.
Identity Designed
Jarrolds
Designed by The Click, Norwich.
a year ago
Designed by The Click, Norwich.
Christopher Butler
Can a Robot Do a Designer's Job?
Automation isn’t as much of a threat as we have been told.
The Grid, a so-called website...
over a year ago
Automation isn’t as much of a threat as we have been told.
The Grid, a so-called website creation service “powered by artificial intelligence” that launched through a crowdfunding campaign in 2014. Less than five years later, after selling many memberships and releasing a...
Koos Looijesteijn -...
Are design ethics useless?
Have you worked in digital design for a while? I bet you’ve been under pressure to apply deceptive...
a year ago
Have you worked in digital design for a while? I bet you’ve been under pressure to apply deceptive design patterns...
UX Collective
Creativity is the only thing
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
a month ago
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.
Retail Design Blog
Mercedes-Benz Offices by Boytorun Architects
Boytorun Architects designed the Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Headquarters in a way that fosters...
5 months ago
Boytorun Architects designed the Mercedes-Benz Istanbul Headquarters in a way that fosters collaboration and innovation, emphasizing a sense of belonging...
Retail Design Blog
CISHAN office by STUDIO8 Architects
“CISHAN” is a catering company that possesses several catering brands. The office is located on the...
3 months ago
“CISHAN” is a catering company that possesses several catering brands. The office is located on the top floor of a...
Ryan Mulligan
Web Components for Password Input Enhancements
So there I was, experimenting with HTML password inputs and Web Components. I'm not sure why the...
3 months ago
So there I was, experimenting with HTML password inputs and Web Components. I'm not sure why the idea even came up but it quickly snowballed into a curious expedition. The result from the journey was a set of custom elements that provide extra functionality and information about...
The DESK Magazine
What is quality anymore?
One might say the quality of everything has improved – our TV screens have never been more crisp &...
a year ago
One might say the quality of everything has improved – our TV screens have never been more crisp & vivid, our systems and software never more refined, our roads and highways never more paved.
Retail Design Blog
L’Oréal Office by M Moser Associates
L’Oréal, a global leader in the beauty industry, recently collaborated with us to bring a new image...
3 months ago
L’Oréal, a global leader in the beauty industry, recently collaborated with us to bring a new image and vision to...
Christopher Butler
Investing in Creativity
Investing in creativity is incremental effort and cumulative reward.
Investing in creativity is...
7 months ago
Investing in creativity is incremental effort and cumulative reward.
Investing in creativity is incremental effort and cumulative reward.
I realized this in two ways this year.
1 — More Input > More Output
I made a resolution as 2023 closed out to make more art. Rather...
abdz.do - Have you...
Art direction and branding for Port3 Web3 Experience
Art direction and branding for Port3 Web3 Experience
abduzeedo0510—23
...
a year ago
Art direction and branding for Port3 Web3 Experience
abduzeedo0510—23
Shin Bao, K.K, and Emma Wang have collaboratively embarked on a remarkable branding and design project aimed at developing a visually captivating website and art direction...
Christopher Butler
The View from Here
There are many reasons to make things and share them, to write and publish, to speak and record. So...
a year ago
There are many reasons to make things and share them, to write and publish, to speak and record. So many reasons, most unknown; far be it from me to make assumptions about other peoples’ motivations.
But among them, amidst even the most altruistic, is the one that is most...
Retail Design Blog
Confidential Client Offices by Chalk Studio
Chalk Studio‘s Office X in Gurugram blends Zen design principles with nature-inspired elements like...
a week ago
Chalk Studio‘s Office X in Gurugram blends Zen design principles with nature-inspired elements like wood and greenery, creating a harmonious...
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