A design-research newsletter by Robin Coenen that analyses data, visual representation and power, covering topics such as AI incident databases, map projections and the design history of euro banknotes. Each issue is a long-form essay with research detail, links to a visual explorer and an ongoing 'Sight Regimes' series on state visual culture.
Website: https://reconnaissance.robincoenen.de/
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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