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Deconstructed

Teenage Engineering OP-1: The micro synth with massive impact

The unexpected journey of a portable synthesizer that captured the public imagination and launched a powerhouse design studio

Jun 4 •

Amazon Kindle: A new chapter in reading

Breaking down the design principles behind Amazon's hit device

Mar 27 •

The enduring power of the MAYA rule

Finding balance in the endless quest for breakthrough design

Mar 13 •

Taste of Quality

Taste of Quality #19: The Vitamix Blender

Also: Fawzi Ammache, and a lovely, bittersweet Zelda ad

May 22 •

Taste of Quality #18: Dr. Bronner's Soaps

Also: Steve Dennis from Clip Content, and prop design for film

Feb 16 •

Taste of Quality #17: Stardew Valley

Also: Abby Covert and Jacob Collier

Feb 2 •

Applied Creativity

Figma

Designerpreneur

Better by Design

Better by Design

Deconstructing the art and science of hit designs and sharing the lessons.

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