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  • Introducing: Stipple Tile Styler – A Custom Script for Adobe Illustrator

    Introducing: Stipple Tile Styler – A Custom Script for Adobe Illustrator

    Instantly generate a stipple-style pattern tile with adjustable density, gradient fades, variable dot sizes, custom colors, and more. Perfect for backgrounds, textures, and artistic effects. Overview This is a custom Adobe Illustrator ExtendScript that generates a stipple-style pattern tile with a range of customizable options. It streamlines the process of creating natural, organic dot (or…

  • Reimagining Birth Year Selection: UX-Driven Alternatives to the Standard Dropdown

    Reimagining Birth Year Selection: UX-Driven Alternatives to the Standard Dropdown

    As the years go by, my birth year keeps sinking further down the dropdown list—reminding me how the experiences we have with interface design evolved over our life. Maybe now is a good time we rethink the standard birth year dropdown for a more inclusive design pattern. My first thought was: Why not reverse the…

  • Cyber Echos: WinAmp (Classic)

    Cyber Echos: WinAmp (Classic)

    WinAmp wasn’t just an MP3 player; it was a canvas for digital expression, a symbol of a more open, customizable era of software. Here’s to the days when we could whip the llama’s ass, one skin at a time.

  • AI Mockups: Embracing the Future of Digital Design

    AI Mockups: Embracing the Future of Digital Design

    RIP stock photography shops and the profitability of their mockup collections. The era of purchasing generic design mockups has passed, thanks to the innovative powers of generative AI. Welcome to the future, where blank products can be beautifully merged into any setting you can dream up, no matter how insane! Why Generative AI is a…

  • Why Most People Fail with Adobe Illustrator—And How You Won’t

    Why Most People Fail with Adobe Illustrator—And How You Won’t

    Diving into Adobe Illustrator can feel like stepping into a vast world of infinite artistic possibilities. So, where do you start? The answer is simple. This is my advice: Just draw it. Many beginners plunge into Adobe Illustrator with high ambitions, attempting to master all the tools at once and tackle complex projects. This approach…

  • Homeboy Sandman Action Figure

    Homeboy Sandman Action Figure

    I had the pleasure of collaborating with my man David (aka Detail Junkees) on this custom toy. We have joined forces as part of the Hip Hop Figure Federation to create some really cool Hip Hop related action figures. I am a huge Homeboy Sandman fan, so this was a no brainer. I had to…

  • 2024 Instagram Reel Dimensions and Specifications

    2024 Instagram Reel Dimensions and Specifications

    Using the right Instagram Reel sizes is crucial because the algorithm favors videos with quality visuals, increasing the likelihood of your content reaching a wider audience. Following these sizes and specs will help ensure that your Reel content is fully accessible as well. Feeding the algorithm is like the digital version of karma, where the…