Oct 6, 2023

Happy Friday. Here’s what’s happening today in design: Adobe teases new AI photo editor; Webflow launched a ton of stuff; Patreon gets a rebrand; Design & Thrive ep 5 tomorrow; Dan Mall dishes 10 principles for designers; Read about the Webflow brand refresh; The debate about Dark vs Light mode is settled; Take a look at Webflow’s App UI Kit in Figma; Go Behind The Design with designer Joe Diver; Give this digital magic 8 ball a shake; The Webflow rebrand reveal is *chef’s kiss*; A metally slick ‘font in progress’.

TODAY IN DESIGN 1887

The Birth of a Design Titan: Le Corbusier.

On this day, the world of architecture and design welcomed Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known as Le Corbusier, a figure whose influence would reverberate through time and reshape modern urban landscapes. Embracing a vision of architecture as both functional and aesthetic, Le Corbusier pioneered a new architectural language, one that championed open floor plans, bold geometric forms, and a marriage of industry and design.

His iconic "five points of architecture" and the development of the Modulor, a system of proportion based on human scale, highlighted his commitment to creating spaces tailored to human experience. Beyond just buildings, he perceived urban centers as living organisms, fostering theories on urban planning that continue to influence cityscapes globally. As we remember Le Corbusier's birth, we are reminded of his unparalleled legacy that transcends bricks and mortar, serving as a testament to the transformative power of innovative design and visionary thinking.

NEWS

Adobe teases new AI photo editing tool that will ‘revolutionize’ its products
Project Stardust’s new ‘object-aware editing engine’ can automatically identify and manipulate individual objects in images…

New features to elevate your design and development in Webflow
Build better, faster, together with elevated design capabilities, localization, improved collaboration, and the next generation of Webflow Apps.

Patreon, redesigned – a new brand identity built for, and with, creators
Today, we’re introducing our reimagined brand, including a new logo and wordmark; new approaches to color, photography, and…

EVENTS

Design & Thrive—How to get noticed and stand out as a designer
If you wanna stand out as a designer, this Saturday’s Design & Thrive space is for you. We’ll cover: building a personal brand, self-promotion…

ARTICLES

Dan Mall’s 10 principles for a worthy design career
With over two decades of experience spanning design, teaching, entrepreneurship, and authorship, Dan Mall has navigated…

Meet the new Webflow—A brand refresh and tribute to our community
Today marks a special day for Webflow as we unveil our new brand identity. Our refreshed brand speaks to the heart of what Webflow…

Dark Mode vs. Light Mode: The UX debate settled
This comprehensive guide dissects the pros, cons, and science behind each mode to finally put this UX debate to rest..

RESOURCES

Webflow App UI Kit 2.0
Webflow’s App UI kit provides a simplified version of our design system with colors, typography, components, patterns, and app…

PODCASTS

Behind The Design ft. Joe Diver
We're thrilled to welcome our guest, Joe Diver, to the first episode of Behind The Design. A London-based designer, who excels in…

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