What do you know about color? You probably know some basics of color theory: Colors live in a circle, and they’re made of light. Some are warm, and others cool, etc.
In my years as a designer, I’ve often wondered how we came to take these peculiar ideas for granted…
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…
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.
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…
The Polymath
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…
