On feeling overwhelmed by systems.
You don’t start by fixing the system. You start by relieving the stress.
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Adobe Max: Breaking Systems
Learn why a design system is central to designing digital products and user experiences and when and how to break that system to make your work more inspired.
Great presentation.
Bauhaus principles:
- Form follows function – everything has a purpose
- Total work of art – designer is responsible for the totality of the project
- Machines / technology needed for mass production
Technology allows work to scale – but scale is a blessing and a curse
Ginga (pronounced “jinga”) – cool way of moving, freely, loosely – Brazilian term
I think I need to look at some more Brazilian design, his examples are cool 🤔 Reminder it’s important to look outside of the familiar, not get stuck in European and American centric design.
“When we build, let us think that we build forever.” – John Ruskin
“How can we refuse oblivion? How can we bring more eternal qualities to the digital products we ship?” – Fabricio Teixeira
Tips:
- Deviate with a purpose
- Don’t silo UX and UI, everything should work together “to deliver magical moments”
- Bring tech into every step
- Leave room for serendipity
“Signature moments”
Book rec:
- Expressive Design Systems by Yesenia Perez-Cruz
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The Importance of Maintenance
Yina Huang (yinahuang.com)If there is one fundamental principle I live by, it is to remember the second law of thermodynamics: that everything is subject to entropy and decay.
In less intense terms, it literally means everything is falling apart slowly.
The 5 Principles of Self-Management:
- Actively manage these four things: physical items, digital items, thoughts, and time.
- Focus on systems and routine to automate recurring tasks.
- Treat yourself like your own CEO.
- Beyond organizing your digital and physical items, it’s important to organize your mind.
- Nothing is forever, the key is maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
The “organize your mind” step is part of why I have this mind garden!
I’ve found that ensuring these four are organized is one of the best ways to minimize stress and anxiety:
- Physical items
- Digital items
- Thoughts
- Time
Using the analogy of a business, what are the key categories in your life that you need to consistently maintain? For ex: Physical Health? Financials? Relationships? Personal Growth?