#Design #Reviews
Figma AI tools · A review of the design platform’s latest AI-driven features https://ilo.im/163k1z

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#Design #Comparisons
Beyond the prompt · Which AI tool actually works for designers? https://ilo.im/163k98

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#Design #Collections
Design System Tactics · Tactics to help you make progress at every stage https://ilo.im/163g01

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#Design #Approaches
Designing in the browser · Your starting point for in-browser mockups https://ilo.im/163dnu

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#Browser #DesignProcess #UiDesign #WebDesign #Development #WebDev #Frontend #HTML #CSS #JavaScript

I’m fortunate to have worked with a lot of amazing designers over the years. Some were curious about designing in the browser with basic #HTML and #CSS, but weren’t sure where to begin, or felt discouraged by a lot of developer-centric content.

This is the advice I gave that seemed to resonate most: https://cloudfour.com/thinks/designing-in-the-browser-five-tips-for-beginners/

#Design #Inspirations
The A-Z of design · Inspirations for designers to grow in their field https://ilo.im/1638i9

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#Design #Debates
Design is cumulative forward intent · “I don’t want your generative AI for design.” https://ilo.im/1633rt

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During one of my earliest professional projects, I encountered a progress bar that was, as the engineering team put it, “complete nonsense.” (That’s the G-rated version, anyway. )

Here’s the story of how it worked, why it worked that way, and the more honest alternatives I’ve recommended since then: https://cloudfour.com/thinks/truth-lies-and-progress-bars/

I’ve been designing web experiences for 20+ years. While I use and enjoy dedicated design software, I’m pretty sure I design “in the browser” more than most.

Here are just a few reasons why… https://cloudfour.com/thinks/why-i-like-designing-in-the-browser/

From this, to the next one.

Not done yet still got bits to finish at it especially in the back, but this shows how I made it look better I belive from the concept to the actual model head.

Took a break and switched to this hence I couldnt find a right leg armor combo yet. Gonna have to cook that a bit more.

@3dprinting #resin3dprinting #wip #blender #blender3d #blender3dart #DesignProcess #workinprogress

Concept.

Didn't make the cut, but was a good practice.

Gonna make the guy MUCH more armored!

Gonna be fun once I end up nailing the design and I'll have to redo it all, so it's clean and cool and good looking.

@3dprinting #resin3dprinting #wip #blender #blender3d #blender3dart #DesignProcess #workinprogress

#Design #Outlooks
The future of design · How AI is shifting designers from makers to curators https://ilo.im/160o3z

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Here are all the guns I've made so far, for the troopers.

now it's mechs time!

This has been great, this is by far the biggest gun collection I made so far, and I am so happy with them. They are soon going to be print tested!!

And, most importantly, @koz likes them, as he'll be the one painting the whole army in the end!

I'm super excited to see them wielded and cannot wait for the soldiers!

@3dprinting #resin3dprinting #wip #blender #blender3d #blender3dart #DesignProcess #workinprogress

Plasma set is done too now!

Same modularity-ish as before. (Saying ish cuz there is only so much you can cut on such a design, especially the front-part, atleast from what I could do with it!)

@3dprinting #resin3dprinting #wip #blender #blender3d #blender3dart #DesignProcess #workinprogress

I have now finished the whole laser-gun set.

All variants of Heavy RIfles, Standard Rifles, Pistols. They are all gonna be super modular too.

Here's an example of the modularity level we're talking about, so you can kitbash them to your will.

@3dprinting #resin3dprinting #wip #blender #blender3d #blender3dart #DesignProcess #workinprogress

Hey tiny radical fam that follows me and sees this:

What is your soul screaming right now that I could design into lasercut earrings?

Best designs are simple designs and/or statements. One to three short words max (single word designs can be longer). And best, it would work in one color, like, could be cut in various materials and make sense.

For example, two of my most loved designs are these:

(Oh, and shop is here: laserkick.etsy.com)

#Design #Opportunities
Woah, opacity! · How opacity can simplify your design process https://ilo.im/160ma9

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First test print, lazy supports cuz I just wanted to see how it'll print out, looking good so far, gonna keep the original files and mess around with the details quite a bit, to get them to look good once painted over.

But overall happy with it!

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The sniper! : )

A fun take on the SVD.

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