Starting design work in a spreadsheet
In the early phases of a project a spreadsheet can be a more useful design tool than Figma.
Product design is going down a weird path, but we can still save it
A casual analysis of our current design industry compared to the old days and principles, and why it's important to step back and re-think…
Artists can now opt out of the next version of Stable Diffusion
The move follows a heated public debate between artists and tech companies over how text-to-image AI models are trained.
To Build Gentler Technology, Practice Trauma-Informed Design
By understanding trauma, we can craft user experiences that are more sensitive to the needs of everyone.
I replaced all our blog thumbnails using DALL·E 2 for $45: here’s what I learned | Deephaven
Blog posts with images get 2.3x more engagement. Here’s the problem - we make a query engine for streaming tables. How the heck are you supposed to pick images for technical topics like comparing the similarities between Deephaven and Materalize, viewing pandas DataFrames, gRPC tooling for getting data streams to the browser, using Kafka with Parquet for storage, or using Redpanda for streaming analytics?
The Value of Inconvenient Design
Our economic system feeds on the belief that eliminating all friction is our road to happiness. We perpetuate this belief to drive profits — but we’re reaching a point of diminishing returns.
From ‘Barbies scissoring’ to ‘contorted emotion’: the artists using AI
Four creators share their Dall-E-generated images – and their hopes and fears about AI in art
Less but Better: Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles
Dieter Rams’ profound influences on modern design blossomed throughout his 30+ years working for Braun and in his text, “10 Principles for Good Design.”