Newsletter 95
Hola.
This week is not being the best it could have. I have a fever and headaches and muscle aches. In addition to some not very good news of a personal and professional nature. I even thought about not sending the newsletter today. But it had already been 3 weeks without sending it and I had to fulfill my obligation.
I hope that in the next newsletter everything goes better and I am in a better mood. Today I am not.
— W.
The links
Naming colors in design systems
Color naming is an excellent example of how applying a content design practice to a design system works and how language can bring logic to a subtle and often subjective topic.How to write a good job description
Making hires starts with the job description. And, although it might seem like a small detail, an excellent job description can make a massive difference to the quality of applicants. After all, with top talent in such high demand, it's essential that you incentivize the right people to apply. Every job post should include a summary of exactly what you'll expect that person to do (eg, responsibilities and requirements) and what they'll receive in return (eg, salary and benefits). But the best job descriptions will help candidates prepare for an interview properly – and, in turn, help you figure out exactly what you're looking for.The Peculiar Manicule
Vintage display typography, hand-lettering, and printer’s ornaments.The Enduring Relevance of Kintsugi, the Japanese Art of Repairing Broken Ceramics
Is our obsession with newness an ailment of capitalism? Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese art of mending broken pottery, has been around for more than four centuries—but its philosophy of embracing flaws and imperfection to create something uniquely beautiful has only recently begun to resonate with Western cultures.Demystifying the metaverse
When it comes to “the metaverse,” few business leaders would consider themselves experts. Some may wonder if it even matters to their companies. The short answer: yes, it does.In fact, several metaverse concepts are already becoming concrete. Others will soon. Many companies are investing, aiming to deepen customer loyalty, engage in new ways with their communities and grow revenue.
Government Design Principles
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.Readability: The Optimal Line Length
Having the right amount of characters on each line is key to the readability of your text. UX research and large-scale e-commerce UX testing reveal that long lines of text are typically perceived by users as intimidating and overwhelming.Spotify’s Embodiment of Emotional Design
On average, each smartphone user has 80+ apps on their phone, but only really launches around 9 apps per day.AutoAnimate. Add motion to your apps with a single line of code
AutoAnimate is a zero-config, drop-in animation utility that adds smooth transitions to your web app. You can use it with React, Vue, Svelte, or any other JavaScript application.Brutalist Websites
In its ruggedness and lack of concern to look comfortable or easy, Brutalism can be seen as a reaction by a younger generation to the lightness, optimism, and frivolity of today's web design.Font Matrix
The Font Matrix is a different way of seeing typefaces. Knowing about it earlier would have saved me a lot of time and guessing, when it comes to choosing, but especially to combining typefaces.