There was a big human element contained in those tiny boxes — The way we communicate is constantly changing. We don’t write letters like we used to, but we do have GIFs and rainbow-vomit selfies. The latest trend is automation. Apps routinely suggest what you should say next or complete your sentences after a couple words. These suggestions come from crunching billions…

Visual and political identity in 2018 — November 6, 2018 marked a significant moment in history. Amid escalating tension and sporadic violence, two visions of the U.S. locked their horns with everything at stake. And yet, take a look around you. Both sides look the same — literally.

Lessons from fortune cookies, fairy tales, and neuroscience — The fortune cookie is no ordinary cookie. It eschews the gooey chunks, decorative frosting, and other cheap thrills typical of the confectionary genre. It carries a certain dignity and grace. A gentle arch and intimate fold tell you how to hold it and how to snap it in two. It…

Rapid Rapidograph Reviews — Copic MultiLiner The Polymath

A toolkit for when copy becomes design. — Writing is no easy thing. It’s something product designers do all the time — buttons, navigation, empty states, etc — but rarely with the same rigor or delight that we reserve for visuals and interaction patterns. When you come across the rare style guide for in-product copy, most focus on…