Eric Hart, designer of Syracuse's city flag, writes reflections on design, culture and community through the flag, with recent issues on Trump's Syracuse visit and the Haudenosaunee flag. The posts combine local reporting, personal argument and historical explanation of symbols.
Website: https://blog.firstlightsyr.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.
Scott Berinato, a Harvard Business Review editor, writes about data visualization and design through essays that dissect charts and how their construction shapes meaning. The newsletter also touches on books and occasional historical or policy pieces, offering practical, critical perspective on visual communication.
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