Haven’t posted here in a while but what better way to return than with some big news… antonsten.com/writing/change…
Another year, another set of resolutions. Some of the goals we set, we’ll accomplish, but there’s a feeling of “what’s next?” What if I told you it’s not the goal that’s the problem, but the way we measure it? New post: antonsten.com/resolutions
2023 was an interesting year. I worked, travelled, and spent time doing things I love. The weird thing? I worked less. Read my full 2023 post here: antonsten.com/2023
Today's focus: Carousels! 🎠 Often overused and disliked, they're a perfect example of the mantra 'If everything is important, then nothing is.' Let's dive into why this feature can be a UX pitfall and how to avoid it. antonsten.com/why-carousels-…
Feedback is so important to almost every part of our lives, but what if I told you we are making it harder than it should be? One simple question, taught to me by @danmall made giving feedback so much better. antonsten.com/one-question-c…
So many designers just jump into Figma when starting a project. What if I told you writing a few sentences first could save you time and effort AND result in better outcomes? antonsten.com/how-i-write-fo…
Here’s to another 6 years of bi-weekly publishing. What better way to kick it off than by talking about principles? antonsten.com/the-power-of-p…
Somehow I feel like there’s way more EU designers here than on Twitter? I like it!
My morning meditation - sit with dogs on porch in silence and have coffee. No better way to start your day 🥰
Brand designers, I have finally finished my article about what to consider when creating color palettes for digital mediums. I hope y'all find this helpful, and I'm always down to answer any questions. tinyurl.com/3vu766rx
Updated my website with a new case, loved collaborating with @reynoldsj and others on this last year: antonsten.com/case/fgt
It was my pleasure to join Ravi on his podcast Nodes of Design to talk about design systems. Episode out now! open.spotify.com/episode/79A4wO…
Safari users: is there an extension that allows you to easily find out the font on a webpage? In Arc/Firefox I use one called Fontanello that reveals this kind of data via a right-click …
Doing click baits now 😅 “My newsletter list is getting smaller, just like I intended” antonsten.com/newsletter-dec…
Bit the bullet and ordered a Dyson, here I am now excited about ordering a vacuum, this is me now
Was reminded of /now pages - Let’s try this again antonsten.com/now/
New year, new brand, same Anton antonsten.com/new-brand/
🥰💯 "Writing is the process by which you realize that you do not understand what you are talking about. Importantly, writing is also the process by which you figure it out." fs.blog/why-write/
Just rewatched “Contagion”. It’s so crazy and bizarre now that this was made pre-pandemic.
Embedding Looms in Figma to establish super accessible tutorials within our design system ☺️ Thanks @antonsten for partnering on all the related great design system work we’re shipping 🙌🏻
🌴 Dream about not working when: - It’s consistently not challenging - Coworkers are too territorial / political 💕 Love working when: - There’s a vision to boldly capture + an eager team - Coworkers care about craft, collaboration, and each other Loving my work lately btw ☺️
i'm at the fun stage of freelancing where i'm constantly going between "oh nice with some quieter times finally" and "oh nooo i'm never getting another project"
Recruiter: So we have couple minutes left, do you have any questions maybe? Interviewee: Which bank do you use?
Wine-design people, what are your favorite wines with beautiful labels? I love Magneto from Recerca!
I’m drooling over these hoto tools that I found through @tommymason. I don’t want to say it, but I’m going to say it; “if Apple designed a drill”.
