Are you okay?

Sep 8, 2020

Image credit: Isabel Castillo Guijarro

September 10 (Thursday) is a day of action when we remind ourselves that every day is the day to ask, “are you okay?” if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone so continue to check in with your mates.

Some links this week that made me look.

R U OK?
Circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. This website has great resources on constructive ways to do exactly that.

Sharon Park
This week I discovered the work of Sharon Park and it’s the first time in a long while that I have been totally blown away by a personal portfolio website. It’s so fun and the projects on here are also incredible. When I’m not okay, one of my favourite things to do is swing, so that was another nice little surprise.

OK. Okay.
Isabel Castillo Guijarro tells Creative Boom ‘all will be okay in the end’ with a luscious set of typography postcards. Well okay then.

Have an okay week,
Gabby

Resource of the Week

Been a while since I browsed some good old fashioned design blogs, to be honest! This one is a compilation of visual identities from hundreds of talented design studios around the world and had some projects on here that I had never seen before.

Identity Designed

Studio Sounds

Track
Smile by Sampology

Listen while
In your own world walking down the street.

Got a great tune, track, or podcast worth sharing? Let me know!

Lucky Dip Links

An alarm that is quite literally your wake up call. Sign up to receive scheduled prompts to donate to a cause, learn about systemic racism and take active steps to end it. Click the + in the bottom-right corner to add it to your calendar.

The Good Alarm

A lovely little website written, designed, and programmed by Molly Caldwell on the topic of emotional labour.

SuperHi to this

Candid Classifieds

Multi-sensory Design: Engaging the Senses through Digital Experiences is an online class to create exciting and pleasurable experiences with technology.
Molly Caldwell is a Canadian-based designer looking for opportunities she can creatively problem-solve in.
For The People is looking for a freelancer or two to help out over the next few months (Sydney).
Porto Rocha is looking for a senior designer to join their team and work on exciting new projects in technology, culture and entertainment. Freelance or full-time (NYC).
RoAndCo is looking for a full-time senior designer with strong web design skills. Must have experience with Sketch and Figma programs (NYC).

You can submit a classifieds link here—it’s free! Conditions apply.

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