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AI First Designer

by Felix Lee

AI First Designer, by ADPList, is the #1 newsletter for designers in AI. It helps transform existing design skills into AI-product superpowers for an extraordinary career.

DrawTogether with WendyMac

by Wendy MacNaughton

Illustrator and social worker Wendy MacNaughton (aka WendyMac) hosts a unique drawing universe for all ages. Fosters creativity, curiosity, and connection through art and community.

Metodo Boshi | Emmaboshi | Substack

by Emmaboshi

Graphic designer Emmaboshi shares insights and methodology from 25 years in the craft, helping designers evolve their work and deepen visual culture.

Mad about the house

Kate Watson-Smyth curates the Mad About The House Design Store, offering a carefully selected range of homewares to simplify shopping and inspire beautiful interiors.

Brutally Human | Substack

by Stanley Vaganov

Designer and educator Stanley Vaganov shares his direct, human-centered approach to creativity and design principles, empowering readers to master great design.

The Aesthetic Edit | Leigh Weingus | Substack

by Leigh Weingus

Best friends Leigh and Reika combine writing and interior design expertise to deliver practical home advice, affordable decor picks, and lifestyle content.

PackLead | Kakau Fonseca | Substack

by Kakau Fonseca

Kakau Fonseca's PackLead equips aspiring design leaders with curated content, expert interviews, and practical guides to navigate the competitive tech market.

Worth Noting | Natalie Catalina | Substack

by Natalie Catalina

Designer Natalie Catalina curates vintage and secondhand finds, inspired by classicism, architecture, and 20th-century design.

Amanda Louise Interiors

by Amanda Louise Interiors

Amanda Louise Interiors shares elegant home design inspiration, practical decor tips, and professional insights for creating beautiful living spaces.

The Art of Cover Art | Rachel Cabitt | Substack

by Rachel Cabitt

Photographer and designer Rachel Cabitt explores album cover art. Delve into subgenres, design trends, artist discographies, and how culture shaped its importance.

Home Front | Domino Magazine | Substack

by Domino Magazine

Domino Magazine's Home Front offers a twice-weekly deep dive into interior design, trends, and shopping. Features insights from editors and top creatives on current home obsessions.

Secret Room—Risograph printing studio

Secret Room is a Portland risograph printing studio & small press publisher. They offer full-service RISO printing, publish unique comics & art prints, and run a creativity shop.

SNAKE | Sami Reiss | Substack

by Sami Reiss

Sami Reiss's SNAKE unearths rare, archival furniture and design. It spotlights auction finds, offers market insights, and provides 'crib sheets' for enthusiasts.

Brand Archive – Brand & rebrand launches as they happen

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Brand Archive is a curated newsletter tracking and analyzing new brand and rebrand launches as they happen, offering insights into design and strategy.

Honos | Máximo Gavete | Substack

by Máximo Gavete

Máximo Gavete explores design, philosophy, and culture, blending the everyday with the philosophical. He offers weekly reflections, readings, and tools.

House Call With Kate Arends | Substack

by Kate Arends

Kate Arends of Wit & Delight offers weekly interior design insights, product recommendations, and solutions for creating a meaningful home.

The Design System Guide | Romina Kavcic | Substack

by Romina Kavcic

Romina Kavcic offers actionable guides and insights on design systems, process optimization, and strategy, helping teams connect design to business growth.

Design School | Katie Elliott | Substack

by Katie Elliott

Katie Elliott, Head of Design at Schoolhouse, delivers a biweekly design dispatch. She shares curated finds, trending materials, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Logo Histories | Richard Baird | Substack

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Logo Histories explores the history of logo and corporate identity design, offering designers crucial context and connecting them to the thinking of past pioneers.

W.D.C. Journal | W Design Collective | Substack

by W Design Collective

W Design Collective, founded by Marianne Brown, shares expertise for designing authentic, character-rich homes and bespoke collections.

Data-Informed Design by Kai Wong | Christopher K Wong | Substack

by Christopher K Wong

Christopher K Wong, author, guides UX designers in integrating data, mastering visualization, and communicating effectively for superior user experiences.

On Creativity | Bloomerangas | Substack

by Bloomerangas

Bloomerangas explores how to activate and facilitate creativity, featuring talks with world-class creators, practical tips, and tools for facilitators.

MurkMail | Murkdice | Substack

by Murkdice

MurkMail by Murkdice delivers weekly RPG design, writing, and illustration content, with bonus goodies for paid subscribers. The team is ENNIE nominated and won Debut Blog at the Bloggies 2024.

Design Better | The Curiosity Department | Substack

by The Curiosity Department

Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter co-host Design Better, exploring design, technology, and creativity with inspiring guests.

Design Your Wild | Heather Evans | Substack

by Heather Evans

Design Your Wild provides insights from a mother-daughter duo on transforming outdoor spaces into biodiverse, human-centered landscapes using native plants.

Casual Archivist | Elizabeth Goodspeed | Substack

by Elizabeth Goodspeed

Elizabeth Goodspeed's Casual Archivist explores design history, dissecting collections of ephemera, packaging, and printed matter from an expert designer.

These Walls by Josh Young | Substack

by Josh Young

Fine artist and designer Josh Young shares his creative process, behind-the-scenes insights into art and design, and personal inspirations for home decor.

Why Design Is Hard | Scott Berkun | Substack

by Scott Berkun

Scott Berkun's 'Why Design Is Hard' dissects the real-world challenges of UX and tech designers, offering solutions with tough love, truths, and snarky humor.

News from Wayno® | Substack

by Wayno®

Wayno's newsletter offers a sneak peek at upcoming Bizarro gags, plus exclusive photos, illustrations, or designs from his pre-Bizarro archives.

de sostenible a antifrágil | Francisco Colom | Substack

by Francisco Colom

Explora el impacto del diseño y la arquitectura en la salud humana y planetaria. Critica la sostenibilidad mediática y propone estrategias antifrágiles y regenerativas.

A Considered Space | Eleanor Cording-Booth | Substack

by Eleanor Cording-Booth

Eleanor Cording-Booth shares design-led recommendations on hotels, interiors, and personal style, alongside essays on work, life, and home.

De Ulm a Cádiz | Javier Cañada | Substack

by Javier Cañada

Javier Cañada explores the multifaceted nature of time through essays and speculative fiction, delving into the artifacts and designs that shape our future.

The Design Release | Substack

by The Design Release

The Design Release offers an insider's look at the global design world, tracking major exhibitions and fairs with news, commentary, and even a blind item or two.

Beth Mathews | Substack

by Beth Mathews

Los Angeles Art Director Beth Mathews shares her passion for vintage-inspired design, offering process breakdowns, tips, and prompts to help designers find joy and creativity.

UXUI Design by Juno | Substack

by Juno Jo

Juno's "UXUI Design by Juno" is an almost weekly newsletter packed with handpicked resources covering the latest trends and essential principles for UX/UI designers.

Design + AI | Felix Haas | Substack

by Felix Haas

Felix Haas, a designer and investor, provides AI prompt hacks and sharp insights on product, design, and creative careers for founders and innovators.

Making Good Design Affordable

by Studio KP

Studio KP's 'Making Good Design Affordable' explores practical strategies and insights for achieving high-quality design without a hefty budget.

Skeleton Code Machine | Exeunt Press | Substack

by Exeunt Press

An award-winning weekly newsletter exploring tabletop game mechanisms for board games and RPGs. It offers tools and inspiration for designers and enthusiasts.

DESIGN THINKING!

by DESIGN THINKING! Comic

Explore design thinking through original comics created by DESIGN THINKING! Comic. A visual and engaging take on designer insights.

Leibal

by Leibal

Leibal cultivates a community where readers explore shared interests and engage in discussions, with options to support through subscription.

Halfvet | Jeroen Disch | Substack

by Jeroen Disch

Jeroen Disch, a designer with 20+ years experience, shares insights on digital design, branding, and AI in his bi-weekly Halfvet newsletter.

Design x Technology | Brandon | Substack

by Brandon

Brandon, an Autodesk Expert Elite and best-selling author, delivers tech tips, product reviews, and tutorials for CAD designers, covering design, remote work, and technology.

The House Diaries | Patricia Rodi | Substack

by Patricia Rodi

Interior designer Patricia Rodi shares honest, opinionated insights on creating personal, enviable homes, drawing from her experience in ordinary and celebrity houses.

The Cabinista | Peyton Davies | Substack

by Peyton Davies

Interior designer Peyton Davies' weekly newsletter delivers 2 am design deep dives, honest product reviews, high-low magic, and exclusive content for members.

Pablo Stanley

by Pablo Stanley

Posts and comics from Pablo Stanley on design, work, tech, and social anxiety, offering unique perspectives on contemporary issues.

HYPERDRIVE | François | Substack

by François

HYPERDRIVE, by tech veteran François Le Pichon, curates freelance missions and contracts for designers, facilitating connections between companies and creative talent.

METHOD® | Caio Mattoso | Substack

by Caio Mattoso

Caio Mattoso's Metodo Studio interviews top advertising minds, dissects their methods, and offers insights to boost creative careers via curated mini-masterclasses.

BP&O

by Richard Baird

BP&O delivers weekly design reviews, logo gallery updates, and insights on branding and packaging. Readers also get discounts on design resources.

Field Notes by Lilse McKenna | Substack

by Lilse McKenna

Interior designer Lilse McKenna shares 'Field Notes': a design diary and inspiration board with behind-the-scenes peeks into creativity, home, and thoughtful design.

Béatrice TILLIER | Dessinatrice • Graphic Novel Artist | Substack

by Béatrice TILLIER

Béatrice Tillier, acclaimed graphic novelist, shares her journey creating imaginative worlds and detailed art, known for 'Fée et tendres automates'.