Noted, October 2025
Collected bits and pieces I’ve noticed this month.
Itnicethat interviews Hugh Miller who recently joined Pentagram as partner:
“Subtlety matters to me because it’s about leaving space for the audience to discover elements for themselves. I really believe that a piece of design should reward the second look, the slow encounter. Wit and beauty are the hooks, but subtlety is what keeps people engaged.”
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Matt Ström-Awn on the possibly looming talent crisis in (digital product) design:
"Some argue AI will eliminate entry-level design work, making investment in junior talent pointless. This assumes design is just about creating screens and assets."
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The search engine Kagi will not bill you if you don't use it. This is nice.
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In Japan your garbage is your problem. Deal with it.
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Frank Chimero offers up a way to shift how you think about and what you do with time.
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Iconic (since demolished) Philly Love Park skate spot was faithfully recreated in Malmö, Sweden. The city has a skate coordinator, because why not.