264: Oven Mittens

This week, we answer two listener questions about designing for the tech-unsavvy and providing value as an inexperienced designer. In news, we discuss the latest anniversary set from Ugmonk and a new audio-only feature from Periscope. Lastly, we wrap up with cool things, including a ridiculously thorough typeface and a utility that remembers your window layouts.

Follow-up:

• Michael Knepprath’s last name is pronounced kuh-NEPP’-rath with a non-silent “K”
• The same is true of Morgan Knutson

News:

• Jeff Sheldon of Ugmonk just released the 10th Anniversary Set (but it sold out in less than 24 hours)
• He also made a Kickstarter for Gather, which is a minimal, modular organizer that cuts clutter
• He tweeted his design process for the 10th Anniversary Set
• If you live in SF, the Mountains shirt is ubiquitous
• @Jack tweeted about a new audio-only broadcasting feature for Periscope

Listener Questions:

• Robert Spivack asks: “Why are products like Dropbox, YouTube, and Facebook with millions of users (and tons of on-staff designers) such a piece of crap to use from the point of view of real-world, non-Silicon Valley, Kool-aid-drinking, average users?”
• The NES controller is simple
• The PS4 controller is complicated
• A redesign of the Save icon used to live here, but it seems to be gone now
• Sam Chang asks: “What are your thoughts on how to provide value early on as an inexperienced designer?”
• Bob Baxley spoke about providing value in Design Details 158: D.R.E.A.M. (feat. Bob Baxley)

One Cool Thing:

• Brian shared InterUI by Rasmus Andersson
• Just a reminder: he failed to best Marshall at the Helvarial Quiz last episode in Design Details 263: News, News, and More News
• Marshall shared Stay, which is a great companion to Moom
• Golden Krishna talks about how No Interface Is the Best Interface
• Siri Shortcuts are coming in iOS 12

Design Details on the Web:

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• Marshall is @marshallbock
• Sarah is @sarahberus
• Drew is @luperdev
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