15 years ago, I helped design Google Maps
Last week, the team dramatically changed the map’s visual design. I don’t love it. It feels colder, less accurate and less human.
Design stories
Minimalist Color Palette and Typography in Web Design
Adopting a minimalist color palette and typography in web design represents a design philosophy that goes beyond aesthetics with a clean and uncluttered design. It’s a conscious choice that…
Test often to keep your designs simple
Rather than use the most complicated design first. The key is to try the simplest thing to build and get going. That way if you don’t need to build on more things, you don’t.
Why AI won’t replace designers (just yet)
Technological and “intellectual” limitations that secure our roles as Product Designers for the foreseeable future.
WordPress: Introducing Twenty Twenty-Four
A behind-the-scenes look at Twenty Twenty-Four, the most expressive and capable WordPress default theme yet, alongside WordPress 6.4.
Microsoft’s AI Designer Turns Personal Holiday Memories Into Artwork
This year, Microsoft is looking to celebrate the holiday season—a time of diverse traditions and unique memories—in a novel way with the help of artificial intelligence. The technology giant has invited individuals to share personal holiday stories to be transformed into digital art through the power of Microsoft Designer.
15 Best New Fonts, November 2023
2023 is almost over, and the new fonts are still coming thick and fast. This month, we’ve found some awesome variable fonts, some revivals, and one or two novelty fonts to get you through the holiday promotion work. Enjoy!
NBC News Now ‘tinkers’ with its font
NBC News Now, NBC’s free news streaming service, has switched its logo to the proprietary font that’s slowly spreading to all realms of the peacock network.
The changing role of design
It’s time to put creativity back into design again
