Who Gave Kate Middelton Adobe Access? 🖌️

John Maeda's 10th Annual Design in Tech Report; A completely free beginner's course for Framer; I have a soft spot for illustrated icons and these ones do not disappoint; and more.

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Cole Derochie
March 13, 2024

🟡 TODAY WAS A SLOW NEWS DAY

Here’s what’s happening today in design: Kate Middleton’s botched photo editing job; John Maeda's 10th Annual Design in Tech Report; A completely free beginner's course for Framer; I have a soft spot for illustrated icons and these ones do not disappoint; and more.

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TODAY IN DESIGN 1877

Innovation to Keep Ears Warm: Chester Greenwood's Earmuff Patent.

On March 13, 1877, American inventor Chester Greenwood was granted a patent for earmuffs, a creation he devised at age 15, showcasing youthful ingenuity and addressing the universal need for warmth.

NEWS

The Kate Middleton photo scandal is a rare — and consequential — flub

Agencies like the AP, Getty, and Reuters retracted the image.

Instagram’s new motion system mimics natural human movement

Studio Dumbar/Dept® unveils an extensive set of motion behaviours which emulate the imperfect ways we film content and use our phones.

Canva’s growth is being driven by a new workplace dynamic: We’re all designers now

Cofounder Cameron Adams talks about why workers across industries increasingly need tools to help them communicate visually.

ARTICLES

The 10th Annual Design in Tech Report

The rapid version of #DesignInTech Report 2024: DESIGN AGAINST AI will be available on Tue, March 12 via YouTube.

The Designer Who Makes Movie Posters Worthy of Museums

You’ve seen Dawn Baillie’s posters for thrillers, comedies and dramas outside cineplexes. Now her work is being exhibited at Poster House in Manhattan.

Making over $100,000 MRR with a subscription design agency

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