#132

10 October 2025

This is a great example of keeping things simple, light and still achieving stunning design.

Such a lovely comic and a great perspective on generative AI “art” slop.

The story of the RS124 isn’t just a wonderful anecdote from recording history. It’s a story about engineering, curiosity, reinvention, and experimentation.

Allow this to inspire you.

A really nice collection of website inspiration here, curated at the component level, which is handy for UI designers.

A nice history lesson on settings screens with some lovely design to match.

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P.S. make sure you rank your Interop preferences so browsers work for you and your users.

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Until the next issue, take it easy 👋
Andy