The Tremendous 10 link roundup, #201
- Ranking Girl Scout cookies from worst to best | “We consumed many, many boxes of Girl Scout cookies and ranked them so we can now put the issue of which cookie is best to rest.”
- Pixar’s Rules of Storytelling Applied to Product Managers & UX Designers | “The most powerful person in the world is the story teller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to come” — Steve Jobs
- A visual introduction to machine learning | “In machine learning, computers apply statistical learning techniques to automatically identify patterns in data. These techniques can be used to make highly accurate predictions.”
- Can The Charts Be Beautiful? My Exploration Of Data Visualization | “More than six months ago, after another tedious infographic project, I decided to take upon a new challenge: exploring data visualization without the traditional charts. Several times per week, I apply my love to collages to the expression of data for projects that matter to me (social justice, homelessness, human rights, climate change, or sometimes silly personal things).”
- Datylon Graph | “Design compelling data stories with our advanced data visualization plugin for Adobe® Illustrator®.”
- Embracing openness during the feedback process | “Openness is about being honest—sharing thoughts and trying new experiences. But being able to receive valid criticism is essential, too. Let’s explore that.”
- I Pressed ⌘B. You Wouldn’t Believe What Happened Next. | “Whenever you press ⌘B in Figma, what happens is a choreography of events of surprising complexity. It’s a collision of two worlds – keyboard shortcuts and typography – each one with hundreds of years of history.”
- The Death of Helvetica and the Rise of the Bespoke Font | “Why some big brands are ditching typefaces like Helvetica in favor of creating their own bespoke font.”
- The Best of Illustration – The New York Times | “The most memorable illustrations of the year and the work we’re looking forward to in 2020.”
- Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images Into Public Domain | “The launch of a new open access platform ushers in a new era of accessibility for the Institution.”
Image: artwork from How to Make a Collagasaurus by Jon Scieszka and Steven Weinberg, made using visuals from the Smithsonian collections (link #10).
