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Design Mavericks | Marzia Aricò | Substack

by Marzia Aricò

Marzia Aricò's Design Mavericks showcases leaders using design for meaningful organizational change, challenging norms, and driving transformation beyond aesthetics.

UX Survival-list | UX Survival Guide | Substack

by UX Survival Guide

UX Survival Guide by Miranda helps product designers develop strategic influence and leadership skills beyond just pixel-pushing, offering actionable advice and frameworks.

Mushroom Monday | Aubrey Carter | Substack

by Aubrey Carter

Aubrey Carter's "Mushroom Monday" profiles a different mushroom with photos weekly. From a Central Park gardener's notes, it now inspires global mycophiles.

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.

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.

Erika Moen's Bullshit | Substack

by Erika Moen

Erika Moen, a cartoonist of 25+ years, offers infrequent updates on her diverse creative projects: sex education comics, arts, crafts, and photo essays.

Savee Blog — Beauty for Everyone

by Savee

Savee, founded by Andre and Ramon, empowers over 1.2M creatives to collect inspiration and build portfolios in an ad-free, data-respecting hub.

Declarations

by Declan Shalvey

Biweekly updates from artist/writer Declan Shalvey on his comic projects (CLASH, THUNDERCATS X SILVERHAWKS), art, and creative journey.

Rachelle’s Comics Corner | Rachelle Meyer | Substack

by Rachelle Meyer

Amsterdam cartoonist Rachelle Meyer shares original webcomics, 'shop talk,' and tutorials on illustration, chronicling her journey developing a graphic novel.

Beyond the Pocket Doors

by The Brownstone Boys

The Brownstone Boys share their expertise on brownstone renovation, interior design, and home restoration, uncovering the charm beyond the pocket doors.

club coverjunkie | Substack

by club coverjunkie

Art director Jaap Biemans curates magazine covers, exploring design trends and visual culture, with access to a vast 30,000+ cover archive.

Treehouse | Zinzi Edmundson | Substack

by Zinzi Edmundson

Zinzi Edmundson's Treehouse dissects home and creative living, with deep dives into domestic ephemera, design, and building meaning in our lived environments.

Am I Doing This Right? | Lian Cho | Substack

by Lian Cho

Illustrator Lian Cho's 'Am I Doing This Right?' shares candid thoughts on life, art, and existential crises, plus behind-the-scenes looks at her books and art tips.

Architecture and Tradition | Architecture & Tradition | Substack

by Architecture & Tradition

This newsletter shares weekly travel pieces exploring architecture, history, and culture through a timeless lens, rediscovering places that carry deep meaning.

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.

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.

Level Up Coding System Design Newsletter

by Nikki Siapno

Level Up Coding System Design Newsletter, by Nikki Siapno, explores essential system design principles and advanced strategies for software developers.

The Cockade Column

by Heather Sheen

Heather Sheen's The Cockade Column provides a platform for readers to engage in community discussions on shared interests.

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.

there_y0u_are | Talia | Substack

by Talia

Art & design consultant Talia Mayden curates internet's best art & design, plus 'creme de la creme' musings. Paid subscribers access shoppable links, global marketplace tours, and a taste chat.

A Whimsical World | Lauren Sands | Substack

by Lauren Sands

Lauren Sands (LES Collection founder) offers a personal journal covering art, design, literature, and fashion, meant to inspire creatives to explore whimsy and curiosity.

Gamestorming

by Dave Gray

Explore imagination, creativity, and inner work with Gamestorming. Dave Gray shares insights & workshops for innovative thinking and growth.

Schmatta | Leonora Epstein | Substack

by Leonora Epstein

Leonora Epstein's Schmatta explores design from a curious, chaotic perspective, embracing imperfection. The newsletter delves into the "schmatta" state of mind.

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.

Live From California with Lloyd Kahn | Substack

by Lloyd Kahn

Lloyd Kahn, legendary publisher (39 books) and Whole Earth Catalog editor, shares personal adventures, observations, and good news on building, travel, music, and the '60s.

DO. SEE. EAT. DRINK. | Substack

by DO. SEE. EAT. DRINK.

Entrepreneur Myleik and curator Daniel share curated art, history, food, and drink experiences. A guide to joyful exploration and savoring life's adventures.

The Deleted Scenes | Addison Del Mastro | Substack

by Addison Del Mastro

Addison Del Mastro writes daily about urbanism, covering zoning, housing, development, and the American roadside, plus retail, food, and old technology.

Color Insider | Substack

by Ametra

Ametra's Color Insider offers weekly design inspiration, exploring a unique color's psychology, history, and applications. Learn to integrate color strategically.

homebody | Sarah Spiegel | Substack

by Sarah Spiegel

Textile designer Sarah Spiegel opens her personal journal, 'homebody,' sharing musings on creativity, home, cooking, and life from her Hudson Valley home.

My Constellation | Amy Lea | Substack

by Amy Lea

Author Amy Lea guides readers through Human Design and astrology to navigate change, foster self-alignment, and integrate work and wellbeing for a more sustainable, honest life.

Nina News | Karina Tronkos | Substack

by Karina Tronkos

Karina Tronkos compartilha referências e reflexões sobre experiência do usuário, tecnologia, inovação e criatividade, explorando tudo que a inspira.

Category Pirates | Category Pirates 🏴‍☠️ | Substack

by Category Pirates 🏴‍☠️

Category Pirates teaches founders, executives, and marketers the discipline of Category Design to create new markets, escape competition, and become industry leaders.

Expat Prep | Substack

by Expat Prep

Expat Prep analyzes the US's authoritarian shift and AI's impact. Written by an anonymous, overeducated, lower-upper class recovering lawyer.

pjamesstuart | Patrick Stuart | Substack

by Patrick Stuart

Patrick Stuart delivers pen and paper RPG content, cultural reviews, and worldbuilding insights. Expect False Machine updates and his unique musings.

How We Grow | Ana Calin | Substack

by Ana Calin

Ana Calin helps burned-out high achievers and creators build a 7-figure business in 2 hours/day, focusing on sustainable systems and life-first monetization.

Sound Methods | Andrew Tasselmyer | Substack

by Andrew Tasselmyer

Andrew Tasselmyer's "Sound Methods" uncovers the creative process behind music, detailing his own work and interviewing artists, developers, and technologists about their workflows.

La Maison Epurée | Ilaria Fatone | Substack

by Ilaria Fatone

Ilaria Fatone explores mindful interior design, well-being, minimalism, and Feng Shui to create comfortable, sustainable homes.

Dean Haspiel's Newsletter

by Dean Haspiel

Dean Haspiel's Newsletter: Diverse, introspective reflections on culture, philosophy, and personal insights.

The Maverick Mapmaker | Jurgen Appelo | Substack

by Jurgen Appelo

Jurgen Appelo provides 'Solo Chiefs'—multidisciplinary leaders—with radical nuance on mastering AI agents, algorithmic management, and the future of work.

Cartoons by Collins | Dan Collins | Substack

by Dan Collins

Veteran cartoonist Dan Collins shares decades of archival cartoons and stories from his career, alongside his passions for muskie fishing, orchids, and original art.

By Nina Hendrick | Substack

by Nina Hendrick

Nina Hendrick, a writer and homebody, shares essays on home, memory, and creativity. Discover reflections on intentional living and her journey of writing novels.

Weird Giraffe Games Insiders | Substack

by Weird Giraffe Games

Weird Giraffe Games provides updates on their unique, player-choice driven strategy games, spiced with fun facts and photos of their cat, Kali.

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.

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.

UX Jobs | Substack

by UX Jobs

Connecting UX, product, and visual designers with opportunities and fostering community. Since 2009, it champions resilience and positive change through design.

Step-by-Step Worldbuilding | Angeline Trevena | Substack

by Angeline Trevena

Indie author and fantasy cartographer Angeline Trevena provides practical, step-by-step worldbuilding guidance to create immersive worlds for fiction and RPGs.

Žavimės | be-si-zavintys | Substack

by be-si-zavintys

Mantas's weekly Žavimės delves into niche fashion, design, culture, architecture, and history, informed by his 15+ years of global travel.

Gardentopia | Jan Johnsen | Substack

by Jan Johnsen

Veteran landscape designer Jan Johnsen shares 50 years of expertise, eco-friendly tips, and design inspiration for creating beautiful, artful outdoor spaces.

Epic Retirement UK | Bec Wilson | Substack

by Bec Wilson

Bec Wilson's fortnightly newsletter offers UK readers fresh, practical insights and tips for navigating retirement with financial security, purpose, and fulfillment.

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.