Redesigning Adobe’s File Type Icon System Language

Really insightful post on an important design overhaul from the Adobe Design Brand team. Adobe has a massive amount of file types, and I think this solution works well.

Yaeji

Yaeji is an amazing new artist who I first stumbled upon after hearing her beautiful rework of Drake’s song “Passionfruit”.  Hear two tracks below.

I really admire her unique persona and atmosphere in her songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoxCItHxLiM?rel=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p45fsJdjN4M?rel=

Superorganism

Described as 2017’s buzziest new band by NME, Superorganism is a catchy new favorite group of mine. Check out one of their recent songs below (titled “Something For Your M.I.N.D.”) It’s groovy, eclectic pop music!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPS-Cq4uMFs?rel=

Do Artists and Designers Have an Obligation To Be Political?

Interesting and important essay by Grace Chin on Design*Sponge.

Hannah Jacobs - Animator

I really admire the work of UK-based animator Hannah Jacobs. Her films always capture a sense of raw, human emotion and feel very personal and intimate. Before first seeing her work through The School of Life, I never imagined illustration could be brought to life in such a way. Above is her showreel of selected work.

Hello From The Horizontal City by Celia Jacobs

I love the Hockney-inspired use of color and horizontal format of these illustrations of Los Angeles by Celia Jacobs. Such a fun project!