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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · May 19

Design studio LoveFrom has completed a rebrand for William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco, including a custom typeface, logo and a suite of whimsical illustrations for decorating bookmarks and other paraphernalia. #rebrand #jonyive

www.dezeen.com/2025/05/18/w...

Jony Ive's LoveFrom updates visual identity for iconic architectural bookshop

Design studio LoveFrom has completed a rebrand for William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco, including a custom typeface, logo and a suite of whimsical illustrations for decorating bookmarks...

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · May 13

Android’s new design language. #Material #Android #Design

www.theverge.com/news/664316/...

Android’s youthful new design language just dropped

Get ready for “springy” animations.

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · May 4

May the 4th be with you. #MayThe4th @starwarsunofficial.bsky.social

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Apr 20

Happy Easter and may the force be with you. #Easter2025

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Apr 15

Looking for inspiration? Try “Creative Confidence” by Tom & David Kelley. It’s packed with insights on building creativity. #ProductDesign #DesignBooks #Creativity

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Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All

Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All [Kelley, Tom, Kelley, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Apr 5

Feedback isn’t persona.Your team’s input will only make your designs stronger. #FeedbackCulture #ProductDesign #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Apr 2

Document everything. A solid design spec saves time and confusion for your devs. #DesignOps #UXCollaboration #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 25

Over-communicate. Keep stakeholders updated throughout the design process to avoid surprises. #UXTeams #Collaboration #ProductDesign

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 20

Stay sharp with Figma plugins. Check out Stark for accessibility checks. It’s a lifesaver! #UXDesign #AccessibilityTools #accessibility #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 17

You should document everything as a designer. A solid design spec saves time and confusion for your devs. #DesignOps #UXCollaboration #DesignDocumentation #ProductDesign

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Design documentation process: Why is it important?

I’ll show you why design documentation is so important. I’ll share my process so that you can easily keep track of all of the important information during your own project.

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 14

Cross-functional teams FTW. Designers, PMs, and devs working together create magic. Align early, align often. #UXTeams #Collaboration #ProductDesign #ProductManagers

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 10

Great question

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 9

Agile design. Work in sprints, test often, and pivot as needed. Collaboration > perfection. #AgileUX #ProductDesign #Agile #UX

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 7

Expand your mind. Read “Sprint” by Jake Knapp to learn the Google Ventures 5-day problem-solving framework. #DesignThinking #UXBooks #DesignSprints #GoogleVentures #Google

www.thesprintbook.com

The Sprint Book

The Design Sprint is how smart teams start big projects. Invented at Google by Jake Knapp and perfected with more than 150 startups at GV. Join the movement today.

www.thesprintbook.com

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 6

Start with the “Why”. Understand the problem before jumping to solutions. Lean on frameworks like JTBD for example. #DesignThinking #UXMethods #JTBD #UX #UXResearch #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 4

Miro for workflows. Perfect for user journey mapping, brainstorming, and team collaboration. #DesignTools #ProductDesign

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Miro | The Innovation Workspace

Miro is the innovation workspace where teams manage projects, design products, and build the future together. Join 80M+ users from around the world.

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Mar 3

Keep it organized. Figma’s auto-layout feature is a game-changer for scalable design systems. #FigmaTips #DesignTools #AutoLayout #Figma #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 28

FigJam is my jam. Perfect for brainstorming, wireframing, and team collaboration. What’s your favorite design tool? #DesignTools #UXDesign #FigJam #Design #ProductDesign

www.figma.com/figjam/

FigJam: The Online Collaborative Whiteboard for Teams

A visual collaborative whiteboard where teams can diagram, brainstorm, and organize ideas together.

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 27

“Don’t Make Me Think” by Steve Krug is a must-read for every designer. What’s your go-to design book? #UXDesign #DesignBooks #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 24

Follow up after an interview and send a thoughtful thank you email summarizing your interest and fit. It’s a simple touch. #UXInterviews #CareerTips

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 22

It might one day if we colonize Mars.

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 20

Tip: Leverage LinkedIn. Share your designs, write articles, and engage with industry leaders. Visibility is key. #DesignJobs #Networking #LinkedIn #Design #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 16

Ask about culture. A great design job isn’t just about tools—it’s about collaboration. Ask how teams work during interviews. #UXCareers #DesignCulture #Design #ProductDesign

Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 15

I asked Grok 2 a question.

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Dave Rino @devirino.bsky.social · Feb 13

Side projects = gold. Can’t find real-world experience? Build a project you’re passionate about! It shows initiative. #DesignCareers #PortfolioTips #Design #ProductDesign #SideProjects #UX

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