interface design is pattern recognition: discernment of which form to apply and when, and sometimes (rarely) pattern creation
most interface problems have already been solved. there’s no need to reinvent the wheel each time. a good designer knows when to rely on a rich corpus of existing work, and when to push the envelope with something new or unexpected
systems cohesion and elegance: so-called “canonical interfaces” are much harder to cultivate and steward
"What in the world are we looking for in our screens, what do we hope will be there if we just keep scrolling?"
I just posted a new Substack:
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I just published: Gratitude for the Gift of Product Designing
It's a wrap-up of my eleven months of under-employment.
(And because I'm a product designer, I'm not going to make you open the thread to click the link. Algo be damned.)
open.substack.com/pub/dispen…
Photo by Andrew Ly on Unsplash
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I've got a stream going where I'll be designing and teaching about design in real-time.
Feel free to join along!
youtube.com/live/rQ34YwATPqs
Sam Spencer retweeted
Hey friends! I am hosting a TLC/TLC-adjacent open mic on my channel on June 20th at 8 pm Central Time. I would LOVE for y'all to participate.
What to Share:Â A story, a song, a comedy routine...interpretive scarf dancing. If it stirs the spirit, we want to witness the glory, however rough and ragged it may be. This is a safe space.
You can find all the details and sign-up form here: rigelthurston.com/p/summer-s…
@chrbaxter_yt @EthanCaughey @sam_dispencing @MCMoSav @GrimGriz @PaulVanderKlay @EmilyRajeh65064
Nothing quite like @billyjoel for keeping it fun.
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Made some updates to the ol' portfolio...
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Sam Spencer retweeted
I’m looking for a remote product design job. I probably don’t know more about interface design than every designer in the world. But I probably know more than anyone who’s available right now.
Sam Spencer retweeted
You should hire Anthony. He’s not only a fantastic designer with an attention to detail like no other, he’s also just a really good person.
There are a million ways you might make a move
To try to show, to try to prove
By theorems and by syllogisms
The logical answer to these questions.
The heavenly spirits seeking incarnation,
The communion of saints breaking into creation,
The Prince of Peace invading our nation,
The Queen of Heaven bringing salvation.
Let it be. Let it be. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Hear me read the poem on Substack:
dispencing.substack.com/p/mu…









