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Why Figma’s acquisition is bad for designers

UX Collective

Figma started in 2011 with the aim of making creative tools for the browser. This was a welcomed contrast to Adobe programs which are notorious for feature bloat and unexpectedly quitting on users at random times. All of the programs added to Adobe’s portfolio from the time are no longer in use.

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F5: Dale Chihuly Shares His Favorite Architect + Beloved Collections

Design Milk

” After graduating, Dale enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He continued his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he later established the glass program and taught for more than a decade. Dale Chihuly © Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.

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Andrew Satake Blauvelt Elevated Graphic Design Far Beyond Notions of “Problem Solving”

Eye on Design

was published in Emigre magazine alongside a body of other writing on the notion of “design authorship.” Catalogue design by Andrew Blauvelt and Emmet Byrne for the Walker Art Center, 2011. His influential essay “Towards Critical Autonomy or Can Graphic Design Save Itself?”

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The History Books Often Overlook Women in Design. A New One Seeks to Finally Give Them Their Due

Eye on Design

While there has been a consistent stream of study since the 1980s (check out Graphic Design: History in the Writing 1983–2011 to catch up on some important essays), work has often been published in academic journals and books that don’t quite make their way to mass design audiences, aren’t affordably priced, or aren’t written for the non-academic.

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The 26 Best Books for Creative Business Owners

Inkbot Design

Sale Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Hardcover Gilbert, Elizabeth (Author) English (Publication Language) 304 Pages – 09/27/2016 (Publication Date) – Riverhead Books (Publisher) −$6.99 $11.01 Martin's Press (Publisher) −$7.09 $22.90 Buy on Amazon 2. Buy on Amazon 6. Buy on Amazon 9.

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit The Other Art Fair in Dallas

Colossal

Since 2011, The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art has been nurturing its artist-led event for over 70 editions across the globe, serving visitors with surreal experiences and accessible art. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. Check out the New Futures winners!

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Netflix vs. decision fatigue: How to solve the paradox of choice

UX Collective

The “Play Something” shuffle feature to find something to watch based on previously watched programs to eliminate, or at least reduce, the decision fatigue felt by users. With linear TV, the decision fatigue is reduced : you just turn on your TV and the program is live. The UX Collective donates US$1 for each article we publish.