New LGBTQIA+ History Calendar Plugin: Keep the Pride and Stories Alive All Year

Pride Month might have wrapped up, but a fresh calendar plugin is making sure key moments in LGBTQIA+ history stay front of mind 365 days a year. Meet Today is Gay—a sleek, thoughtfully designed calendar tool that offers daily insights into LGBTQIA+ culture, covering everything from milestone anniversaries to heartbreaking instances of homophobic tragedy. Developed …

How We Built Pie: The Sleek New Tax App Changing the Game

Let’s be real—taxes are tedious, confusing, and no one’s idea of a good time. But that’s starting to change, thanks to Pie: a fresh tax app that puts financial know-how (usually only available to folks with a personal financial advisor) in everyone’s pocket. Simple to navigate, tailored to your needs, and designed to reward smart …

Ready to Ditch Adobe? Creatives Share the Best Alternatives

No more “harsh terms of service.” By this point, you’ve probably caught wind of Adobe’s recent policy update—one that lets the company “access your content via both manual and automated means.” Even though Adobe claims this controversial change was purely for transparency, it wasn’t enough to ease worries for many users. People voiced concerns about …

My First Substack: Here’s What I Wish I Knew Earlier

Our design editor, Daniel John, recently called Substack “the best corner of the internet”—and I couldn’t agree more. After weeks of back-and-forth, I finally launched my first Substack, focused on living with bipolar disorder. But here’s the thing: setting it up was way trickier than I expected, thanks to hidden settings and a few head-scratching …

Even Tesla’s co-founder is mocking the Cybertruck design

Ah, the Cybertruck. Tesla’s ‘futuristic’ electric SUV has been the subject of mockery ever since its disastrous unveiling, in which those supposedly bulletproof windows shattered on stage. Since then we’ve seen countless design flaws materialise – and now, one of Tesla’s original co-founders has taken a shot at the design. Martin Eberhard co-founded Tesla in …

Apple’s 3-Year Design Roadmap Has Me Reinterested in the iPhone Again

Poor Apple—let’s be real, the tech giant can’t seem to catch a break lately. It’s facing flak from all sides: falling behind in the AI race, drawing heat for decisions seen as catering to Donald Trump, and rolling out a string of ads that are… well, surprisingly underwhelming. But the biggest risk to Apple right …

Artspira App: Taking Crafting into the Future

For years, traditional art and modern tech have existed in somewhat separate spheres—but crafting machine leader Brother is bridging that gap by rolling out a new all-in-one app designed for creative minds. Artspira+ is a subscription-based platform that gives users access to a vast library of embroidery, cutting, and printing designs. It also includes AR …

Why UX Design Matters Just as Much as Your Logo

Once upon a time, “branding” was all about visual identity—think logos, color schemes, and catchy ad campaigns. But today, that’s no longer the case. A brand’s core isn’t defined by a single image or slogan; it’s shaped by every digital interaction a customer has with it. This is where user experience (UX) and user interface …

This Lego Apple iMac G3 Is the Retro Toy I Didn’t Know I Needed—Until Now

Lego’s Ideas platform, where fans pitch custom set designs for the world to vote on, is always brimming with quirky, creative proposals. Scroll through, and you’ll find everything from a detailed replica of the Palace of Versailles to Piet Mondrian’s New York Boogie Woogie reimagined in bricks, plus a life-size ping-pong paddle and even a …