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How are you doing this weekend? We’re thinking so much of our L.A. friends and readers; here are some ways to help, if you’re able.… Read more The post Have a Loving Weekend. appeared first on Cup of Jo.

I've been vaguely aware of the Atelier series since the PS2 era, though they've been around a while longer than that, but this is the first one of them I've actually played (well, I did play the spin-off Mana Khemia on PSP many years ago, but they're different enough that I can call this the first). With that in mind, I don't know all of the dfetails, but I think …

Did you know that, by default, your Mac search queries entered into Spotlight, Safari, Siri, Lookup, and #images, are sent to Apple? While this information is anonymized so as not to be identifying, and Apple says it’s used to improve search results, many Mac users may not want this search information being shared with Apple ... Read More

A portfolio is one of the most important tools for marketing your design and creativity abilities to future employers or clients. And at its heart are the case studies you include. These case studies reveal how you understand problems, your creative process, how you make a decision, how you design the UI, and, ultimately, the impact of your work on users and company results. A strong UX portfolio can open …

I grew up with parents that owned their own struggling small business. Throughout my childhood, we had pretty much zero healthcare until I got to college. I went to the same doctor from birth to high school but only saw him once every 2-3 years when I was super sick and I remember my dad always paid the guy in cash. My relationship with dentists is even stranger. My first …

Last updated 1 day, 21 hours ago i was about to say last week feels like 50 years ago, writing this wise at least, but i forgot that i did 25 hopes for 2025 last week! so never mind, time is moving at the usual pace. i posted my first short video! i want to record video replies to some of the comments, short video is hard, but in such …

Not something I expected to be saying today, but The Verge have made a 15min deep dive video into my blog post from the summer about modern walkmans being bulky. They’ve gone out and interviewed modern manufacturers to find out what’s going on, and it’s pretty interesting! Link here, and my original post here.

The first post of every year consists of reflection about last year. This time is about the 2024 year.

Keepin' on keepin' on! The post Let’s go ALL IN with DC … Weeks 13 and 14! appeared first on Atomic Junk Shop.

The cover of Cy Twombly: Homes & Studios, 2019/2020, available for retail at Gagosian and Karma While the arrival of Carlos Peris’s lovely book did not give me much to add on the subject of Cy Twombly’s photography, the arrival of Cy Twombly Homes & Studios has filled the content pipeline to overflowing. First, don’t sleep on such a book when it first comes out; I missed the hardcover edition …

There’s a stream that runs by the office where I work. The Winterbourne, its name a clue. It runs high and fast when the South Downs saturate and the chalk aquifers deep inside overflow. It’s an indicator of conditions on the Downs and it helps me decide my cycle commute. The office is in Lewes, East Sussex, and I live in Brighton. As the crow flies, or the busy roads …

It was significant news when Saint Laurent opened its Miami flagship store in 2016—the same year Anthony Vaccarello was appointed the fashion brand’s creative director—choosing the burgeoning Design District as its home base. Now, Vaccarello has given the location a vibrant revamp that instils the fashion house’s DNA into its interiors for a new era. Miami has quickly established itself as a fashion and art destination, and Vaccarello’s interventions bring …

The 2025 film awards season is officially underway, and we’re excited to bring you our roundup of the nominees in this year’s design categories. Over the next few weeks, we’ll deliver a series of comprehensive design-focused award lists, exploring the sets, locations, and furniture that make each film unique—from deserts and the Vatican to imaginary palaces and Brutalist masterpieces. We’re constantly inspired by the visionary work of the production designers, …

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts: Comfort Zone Niléane is out, so Chris and Matt are left to fend on their own. Chris steals like an artist and Matt defends a new purchase. Ruminate Some snack reviews from the festive period, Robb was on another podcast, and John is on his way to CES. Sponsored by Pika: Use code RUMINATE20 for 20% off your first year of …

Hard to believe another year has rolled around–it seems like five minutes ago I was preparing this annual overview for 2023. As always, it’s been a busy year of writing scams, publisher implosions, exploitative contract terms, and more. A UNIVERSE OF WRITING SCAMS An Influx of Impersonators As in the past few years, impersonation scams were among the most frequent types of fraud reported to Writer Beware. And as always, …