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Bayer Offices by Contract Workplaces
Until recently, the offices of the German chemical giant Bayer in Bogotá were located in an...
19 hours ago
Until recently, the offices of the German chemical giant Bayer in Bogotá were located in an industrial zone, far from...
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...
2 days 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...
Retail Design Blog
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery by Makers & Allies
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is so much more than whiskey. It’s a farm just as much as it is a...
3 days ago
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is so much more than whiskey. It’s a farm just as much as it is a...
Christopher Butler
The Two Most Important Skills for Interaction Designers
They are almost certainly not what you think they are.
Good interaction design depends upon a...
3 days ago
They are almost certainly not what you think they are.
Good interaction design depends upon a very long list of skills, from a practical understanding of formal design concepts to the speed and efficiency with which you wield digital design tools and navigate a variety of...
Retail Design Blog
SUSHISAMBA Singapore
Situated at the pinnacle of Singapore’s iconic Capital Tower, the newest member of the SUSHISAMBA...
6 days ago
Situated at the pinnacle of Singapore’s iconic Capital Tower, the newest member of the SUSHISAMBA network, masterfully crafted by Kokaistudios,...
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 week 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
roarguns beijing store
Beijing shop of the Japanese street-style fashion brand well known by the iconic “dual pistols”...
a week ago
Beijing shop of the Japanese street-style fashion brand well known by the iconic “dual pistols” logo, whose main shop is...
Identity Designed
Mountainview Brewing
Designed by Memory, Salt Spring Island.
2 weeks ago
Designed by Memory, Salt Spring Island.
Retail Design Blog
Audemars Piguet office by Studio Banana
Studio Banana designed an avant-garde work environment at Audemars Piguet Manufacture Le Locle,...
2 weeks ago
Studio Banana designed an avant-garde work environment at Audemars Piguet Manufacture Le Locle, blending high-end manufacturing with biophilic design principles...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 21 – Working Spaces
Working Spaces
dezeen recently featured Nineteen Taiwanese architecture studios photographed by...
3 weeks ago
Working Spaces
dezeen recently featured Nineteen Taiwanese architecture studios photographed by Marc Goodwin.
My favorite images are the ones that highlight the working nature of the spaces. And the spaces I am most interested in being in are those which embrace the...
Retail Design Blog
Purlieu Single Vineyard Wines by CF Napa Brand Design
Purlieu Wines came to CF Napa to create a design system for their Single Vineyard wines. While the...
3 weeks ago
Purlieu Wines came to CF Napa to create a design system for their Single Vineyard wines. While the wines needed...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 20 – Localized Computing
At a time of ubiquitous computing, there is still something to be gained from its...
a month 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...
Retail Design Blog
Spirits packaging design by BXL creative
The bottle has a special emblem with an illustration of the Latin motto meaning “holy guardian of...
a month ago
The bottle has a special emblem with an illustration of the Latin motto meaning “holy guardian of peace”. What other...
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...
a month ago
The speed limit warnings are part of a system called Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA). Any system inside a vehicle that ensures that a…
Retail Design Blog
Judinström by SOTDESIGN
The Judinström brand was created from scratch with the aim of entering the beer market in Canada and...
a month ago
The Judinström brand was created from scratch with the aim of entering the beer market in Canada and elevating the...
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...
a month 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
LIL MILAN first POPUP STORE in ROME.
LIL Milan is a fresh new pure gold jewels brand with an essential and elegant style.The project aims...
a month ago
LIL Milan is a fresh new pure gold jewels brand with an essential and elegant style.The project aims to create...
The DESK Magazine
How to think for yourself
A couple weeks ago we published this video for mymind.
Watch it before you keep reading, it's only a...
a month ago
A couple weeks ago we published this video for mymind.
Watch it before you keep reading, it's only a minute long.
Alright, now that you have watched the video, here's my take:
Today's professional world is a mess.
We've been driven
Retail Design Blog
Thresh & Winoow by Dando Projects
Concept to Completion branding and design for Thresh & Winnow premium spirits from 100% organic...
a month ago
Concept to Completion branding and design for Thresh & Winnow premium spirits from 100% organic grains from the midwestern United...
The DESK Magazine
mymind keeps getting better
We've been hard at work making every aspect of the mymind.com experience better, smoother, faster...
2 months ago
We've been hard at work making every aspect of the mymind.com experience better, smoother, faster and lovelier.
Retail Design Blog
LinkedIn Office Design, Bengaluru
LinkedIn’s Bengaluru office underwent a dynamic redesign to elevate the workplace experience,...
2 months ago
LinkedIn’s Bengaluru office underwent a dynamic redesign to elevate the workplace experience, blending the company’s culture with a focus on...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
Harris/Walz 2024 US Presidential Campaign
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Source: www.flickr.com Kit Karzen/Harris for President. License:...
2 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...
Retail Design Blog
Lotte Cinema Suwon: A Creative Cinema Hub
Lotte Cinema Suwon: Redefining the Cinema Experience The cinema’s first impression captivates with...
2 months ago
Lotte Cinema Suwon: Redefining the Cinema Experience The cinema’s first impression captivates with color-changing lights and patterned glass, setting a...
Koos Looijesteijn
Your lifestyle won’t save the world
2 months ago
Retail Design Blog
Sanofi office by The Design Group
The Sanofi office is a space where the harmony of nature meets modernity, creating an innovative and...
2 months ago
The Sanofi office is a space where the harmony of nature meets modernity, creating an innovative and inspiring work environment....
Product Identity
In awe of InVision
An aftermath promo for the nerdy designer
3 months ago
An aftermath promo for the nerdy designer
Retail Design Blog
Divine Decadence by inkstudio
Divine Decadence Indulge In The Divine Decadence Of Pure Chocolate Bliss This headline represents...
3 months ago
Divine Decadence Indulge In The Divine Decadence Of Pure Chocolate Bliss This headline represents diving into the luxurious, incredibly delicious,...
Fonts In Use: Blog...
As We Are Now book jacket
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.abebooks.com Between the Covers (edited). License:...
3 months ago
Contributed by Florian Hardwig
Source: www.abebooks.com Between the Covers (edited). License: All Rights Reserved.
One advantage that lettering has over typeset text is that the artist can always alter letterforms ad hoc, depending on the context. This allows her to make...
Retail Design Blog
Matraz Gin by MABA
A floral bottle. Matraz is the new concept of this premium gin with 13 botanicals and five...
3 months ago
A floral bottle. Matraz is the new concept of this premium gin with 13 botanicals and five distillations, bottled in...
The Turn Signal RSS...
How We Designed a White-Label In-Car Infotainment System
Infotainment systems are often overcomplicated and poorly built. Until recently, it was difficult to...
3 months ago
Infotainment systems are often overcomplicated and poorly built. Until recently, it was difficult to change this because each carmaker had…
Retail Design Blog
Gatestone Offices by Sensyst
Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000...
3 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,...
Product Identity
The other chair
In praise of the HÅG Capisco
3 months ago
In praise of the HÅG Capisco
Retail Design Blog
White Bean Brand Identity by Aly Shrief
White Bean is a cafe. It is an invitation-only cafe for the upper class of Jeddah’s society. The...
3 months ago
White Bean is a cafe. It is an invitation-only cafe for the upper class of Jeddah’s society. The cafe will...
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...
3 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.
Retail Design Blog
Lingyin Cultural and Creative Pavilion by Ondo Studio
At the initial stage of design, upon seeing the original store, we were moved by the lush branches...
3 months ago
At the initial stage of design, upon seeing the original store, we were moved by the lush branches and interplay...
Nela Dunato Art &...
Journaling technique: Polarity integration journal spread
Journaling is the most potent way to resolve inner challenges, find solutions to problems, and...
4 months ago
Journaling is the most potent way to resolve inner challenges, find solutions to problems, and develop your own creative voice. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite journaling techniques that I use quite often when I want to explore two sides of a problem.
Retail Design Blog
Tokyo Node Cafe / Tokyo Node Lab by Schemata Architects
TOKYO NODE cafe is a cafe with an attached lab located on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station...
4 months ago
TOKYO NODE cafe is a cafe with an attached lab located on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower,...
Christopher Butler
Understanding the Eye-Mind Connection
A deeper understanding of the eye-mind connection will help us transcend simply harnessing...
4 months ago
A deeper understanding of the eye-mind connection will help us transcend simply harnessing distraction to sustaining attention in our design.
The connection between the eye and the mind is mysterious. It’s not that it is completely opaque to us; we understand many aspects of...
Retail Design Blog
MYWAY Coffee by Lucky Brand Creative
The concept design idea is inspired by the 3 regions of North – Central – South, these are very...
4 months ago
The concept design idea is inspired by the 3 regions of North – Central – South, these are very famous...
Koos Looijesteijn
Beautiful shadows have beautiful colors
4 months ago
Retail Design Blog
Simi Mama Birtoka Chutneys and Jams by Corvin Art School
Simi Mama Birtoka is a small family business selling high-quality organic products such as jams,...
4 months ago
Simi Mama Birtoka is a small family business selling high-quality organic products such as jams, chutneys, syrups and juices. The...
Identity Designed
Ashton
Designed by LG2, Quebec.
4 months ago
Retail Design Blog
Chun Sheng Jewelry by Aurora Design
Aurora Design has received a renovation project for an old residential building located in an old...
4 months ago
Aurora Design has received a renovation project for an old residential building located in an old neighborhood in the center...
Christopher Butler
Periodical 19 – Creative Miscellany
Design texts, maker stories, Figma complaints, and more.
Hello from a very steamy Durham. It was...
4 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
The Only Drop A one-of-a-kind whisky by STCKMN
For the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s inaugural contribution to the Sotheby’s auction, STCKMN was...
4 months ago
For the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s inaugural contribution to the Sotheby’s auction, STCKMN was commisioned to lead on the design...
Product Identity
The Dumbification of our smart screens
Re: Enshittification: How screens might become dumber
4 months ago
Re: Enshittification: How screens might become dumber
Retail Design Blog
The Bathroom Cosmetic Boutique – by Kosina Interiors, Berlin, Germany
The Bathroom is a one-of-a-kind cosmetics boutique in Berlin Mitte. The design concept combines...
4 months ago
The Bathroom is a one-of-a-kind cosmetics boutique in Berlin Mitte. The design concept combines Paris glamour with Berlin coolness and...
The DESK Magazine
How to build your secret repertoire
As a creative, your repertoire is your secret weapon.
4 months ago
As a creative, your repertoire is your secret weapon.
Retail Design Blog
Exeter College Cohen Quad by Alison Brooks Architects
This project is a reinvention of the ‘Collegiate Quadrangle’: the academic, urban model that defines...
4 months ago
This project is a reinvention of the ‘Collegiate Quadrangle’: the academic, urban model that defines Oxford University and its ancient...
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