A designer and coach writes reflective essays on creativity, the anxieties of working in design today, and navigating change, including the dread of building a portfolio and the role of AI and technology. Readers get personal, candid perspective on professional identity and practical musings on how designers can stand out.
Website: https://www.andrewboardman.com/
Thisispaper is a weekly newsletter covering contemporary art, design and architecture, with each issue profiling several recent projects and installations worldwide. Readers get concise, visually oriented accounts of what the work is, where it sits, and the ideas behind it.
Jakob Nielsen shares short UX articles and weekly roundups on usability, with a strong focus on how AI changes design practice and user behavior. Readers get research-backed findings, usability guidance, and his commentary on AI interaction styles and design principles.
A weekly design newsletter from interior designer Kelly Wearstler covering interiors, fashion, travel, and the personal rationale behind her studio's creative decisions. Readers get behind-the-scenes looks at her home, shopping finds, runway and Paris impressions, and reflections on how she works.
A practical newsletter by a design educator on using AI coding tools like Claude Code for design work, including making demo videos, prototyping in code, and managing parallel agent sessions. Readers get step-by-step workflows, case studies, and course or workshop announcements.
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