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This week is all about Google IO, Material You, Project Starline and more! We also share details about some subtle tweaks we've made to our website and artwork. Show Notes Google IO 2021 Pluto AI (not the real name) Material You Project Starline Updated Layout website and artwork New (Display P3): Light mode , Dark mode Old (sRGB): Light mode , Dark mode Playdate (in P3) Upside Down Android Studio...

This week we catch up on a lot of follow up about Apple TV Calibration, AirTags, whether our thoughts about the new iMac have changed and finally open up the pandora's box of ponchos. Sponsors Around : Video calls designed for collaboration, not meetings. Show Notes Nesquik Upgrade #350: The Time for Color is Now Stokke Xplory X Stroller The poncho episode We're all waiting for a link to Rafa...

This week we are joined by Jenny Wen and Kee Yen Yeo from Figma to talk about the behind-the-scenes of designing FigJam. Sponsors Around : Video calls designed for collaboration, not meetings. Show Notes Jenny Wen Twitter Kee Yen Yeo Twitter FigJam Config Behind the Scenes Pie Menus: A 30 Year Retrospective Recommendations PeakDesign Capture Clip (v3) YouTube Channels PWNISHER How I Create Cinemat...

This week we briefly touch on Config 2021 and some of Figma's announcements, and then dive into Apple's Spring Loaded announcements: Apple Podcasts subscriptions, AirTag, Apple TV (remote), iMac and iPad Pro. Sponsors Around : Video calls designed for collaboration, not meetings. Follow Up Apple Fitness Plus adds new workouts designed specifically for pregnant, beginner, and older users --- The Ve...

This week we talk about taking your work presentations to another level, speculate about Apple's Spring Loaded event, and give our wishlist for WWDC 2021. Sponsors Around : Video calls designed for collaboration, not meetings. Show Notes Arlo Baby Monitoring Camera & Stand The B&B Podcast Shawn Blanc Ben Brooks Walking through the Home app (with Joey Banks) Spring Loaded event WWDC Announc...

This week we talk about using opacity in text colors when designing for light/dark mode, give our thoughts on Apple Fitness+ and get into Rafa's Hand Mirror woes. Show Notes Contrast app Apple Fitness+ Apple Fitness+ Studio Tour Exclusive Tyrell Désean Superlist icon teaser Superlist website Rafa's right-click popup Twitter thread Hand Mirror Recommendations Surge jogger from Lululemon It Tak...

This is our 200th episode! We talk about Kevin's experience working from an office for the first time in over a year, getting into 3D modeling, Android 12 leaked screenshots and the new PS5 VR controller. Show Notes Wework Kevin's first render Kevin's other renders Android 12 leaked screenshots Next Gen PS5 VR controller Handmirror Recommendations Mimestream The Sound of The Last of Us H...

This week we check in on Rafa's first 6 months at Superlist, then talk about managing emotions at work, balancing side projects & a day job and Twitter Super Follows. Follow Up Listener Dave's question: "Do you think being comfortable and confident with your day job helps you to do side projects?" Show Notes Superlist Twitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweets...

This week we talk about the best follow up we've ever received, go through more of the macOS shortcuts we couldn't live without, and we give our hot take on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. Follow Up Figma's new icon Ryhan Hassan @ryhanhassan on Twitter Ryan's new Figma icon announcement tweet Pictogram Dave : How do you fit podcasting in our schedules Dima : Trackpad gestures? Rafly : ⌘` t...

This week we follow up on last week's topic: talking about how different parts of the deisgn lifecycle can influence your mood, bluetooth issues, iOS 14.5 Beta Apple Watch unlock (when you're wearing a mask), computer literacy and more! Follow Up Moods and Design lifecycle (not really) The Road to Excellence, by Kevin Clark Bluetooth issues on 11.3 Beta Show Notes Basic Window Management: ⌘Q : Qui...

This week we talk about our struggles with explaining ideas and concepts at the beginning stages of a project, designing in low fidelity, Big Sur App icon replacements and more! Sponsors Editor X : A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes macOS Replacement Icons...

This week we talk about the challenges with onboarding onto a new team... even after being at the same company for 7 years, Tweetbot 6 and more! Sponsors Editor X : A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes macOS Big Sur 11.2 Release Candidate Software Fix for M1...

This week we are joined by special guest Brian Lovin to talk about his new side project, staff design and more! Sponsors Editor X : A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sophisticated projects. Show Notes Layout episode 55: With Our Powers Combined (With Brian Lovin and Bryn Jackson) Staff. Des...

This week, Rafa gets a Leica Q2 and we nerd out about photography. We talk about whether or not people like Rafa should buy a camera, what to look for when you're considering getting a camera, our personal editing workflows and more! Sponsors Editor X : A design-oriented web design platform for professional creators that comes with custom code capabilities and integrated business solutions for sop...

We round out the year by reflecting on 2020 and the growth that came with the hardship and how this year has shaped the technology landscape. Show Notes Rafa’s Baby Announcement Tweet Gabriel’s Layout Alternative Cover Spec’s Post Mortem Recommendations The Undoing (2020) Plastic Hearts - Miley Cyrus Square Mile Coffee Roaster Fellow: Ode Brew Grinder Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde...

This week we discuss filling out interview questions, Rafa's Apple Pro Display XDR and the AirPods Max. Follow Up [Poll] Do you shower with your watch on? Ollie's feedback Jess's feedback Show Notes Apple Pro Display XDR Rafa's tweet about hiding his webcam Who wants a webcam? iSight camera with Raspberry Pi AirPods Max Recommendations Anker PowerExpand 6-in-1 Details Pro Hosts Kevi...

This week we talk about rugs, showering with your watch on, Fleets and more. It's a weird one. Follow Up Braided Loop Poll: Watch on while you shower Show Notes Notes Twitter Fleets Recommendations Spider-Man: Miles Morales Uncheck allow tinting in window preference Developer folder in your root directory Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

This week we welcome special guests Freddie and Sam from Sketch to go in depth on how they redesigned Sketch from the ground up to adopt the new Big Sur design language. Show Notes This episode was recorded on November 4th, 2020 Sketch The evolution of Sketch icons over the years Sketch's New Icon Teaser Sketch's Big Sur UI Teaser Sketch: "Why we're proud to build a truly nativ...

This week we talk about Apple's One More Thing event: the M1 chip, the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pros and share more of our thoughts on Big Sur's UI. Show Notes Audio Hijack Apple's One More Thing Event Alternate icons that didn't ship Keynote's Big Sur redesign Recommendations 20 Macs for 2020 Queen's Gambit Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick ) Rafael Conde ( @rafahari )

This week we talk about importing design ideas and Google's controversial new icons. Sponsors Retool : Build internal tools, fast. Stop wrestling with UI libraries and hacking together data sources to build internal apps. Follow Up Rafa's LiDAR tweets Polycam Studio Neat MagSafe Dock Show Notes Kevin's thread about importing ideas Google's new icons Cameron Moll on unity vs uniformi...

This week Rafa receives his new iPhone 12 Pro and we are joined by special guest Frederique Matti who tells us about the new Illustrator for iPad. Sponsors Retool : Build internal tools, fast. Stop wrestling with UI libraries and hacking together data sources to build internal apps. Follow Up Rafa was right about his multi-verse theory MKBHD's iPhone 12 review: MagSafe Wallet Rafa's new...

This week we talk about Apple’s “Hi, Speed” event and the products they announced: iPhone 12 and HomePod Mini. Show Notes Apple Event: October 13, 2020 iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro HomePod Mini After show Håg Capisco Chair Recommendations Nonstandard McDonald's Twitter Account Only Child - Sasha Sloan Apple Music Spotify Untitled (Rise) - Sault Apple Music Spotify Hosts Kevin Clark ( @vernalkick )...

This week we discuss Google's Launch Night In event and Rafa gets his MCU multiverse theory on record. Sponsors CuriosityStream : The first on-demand documentary streaming service. Get an entire year of streaming for just $14.99 when you sign up. Show Notes Until TestFlight Beta Google Launch Night In Google TV Slack is working on... stories? Agile Tour Vienna XFN Conference (25% off with the code...

This week we start by talking about beards and accidentally get into a philosophical conversation on whether we get more “right” as we get older. We also discuss Sketch's Big Sur teaser icon to make sure we don't lose our design podcast license. This one's a wild ride. Sponsors CuriosityStream : The first on-demand documentary streaming service. Get an entire year of streaming for just $14.99 when...

This week we talk about watch face design, homescreen customization and another app Kevin's never going to actually ship. Sponsors Webflow : Webflow empowers designers to build professional, custom websites in a completely visual canvas. Use code LAYOUT for 10% off on annual plans with a new account. Show Notes U1 chip on Series 6 The Problem with Time & Timezones — Computerphile Helena Bonham...