Randy Ramirez
@rdnt-cs.bsky.social
Art Director for RA. Owner and lead creative for Rdnt (pronounced "ardent") Creative Services. Specializing in B2B. Print, UI/UX, video, AR, and trade show environment and collateral. Willing to do work for cookies, but we're talking serious volume.
I decided I wanted to see if Lush had something similar to an old haircare product I used to get there. I have never before been so offended by bad #UX design. My lord, it is a nightmare. It's like a social experiment.
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I decided I wanted to see if Lush had something similar to an old haircare product I used to get there. I have never before been so offended by bad #UX design. My lord, it is a nightmare. It's like a social experiment.
Does anybody else roll through those #photoshop quick tip videos, not to learn, but to critique? I feel like a teacher approving student projects. "Hmm. Good job. However next time use a displacement map."
May 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Does anybody else roll through those #photoshop quick tip videos, not to learn, but to critique? I feel like a teacher approving student projects. "Hmm. Good job. However next time use a displacement map."
This is the project I've been pouring all of my passion into lately. If this is going to be relevant to you or someone you know, please pass it on. The aim is to help, because the industry is going to be rough soon.
The body mod industry deserves better coverage — not more noise.
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#tattooartist #bodymodification #piercer #tattooregulation
Indelibra is launching soon: real reporting on regulation, safety, tech & culture.
Sign up for updates → indelibra.com
#tattooartist #bodymodification #piercer #tattooregulation
May 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is the project I've been pouring all of my passion into lately. If this is going to be relevant to you or someone you know, please pass it on. The aim is to help, because the industry is going to be rough soon.
I'm just digging into a side project that I already know is going to get big and unwieldy. I'm weirdly excited for that, and I can't figure out why.
May 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I'm just digging into a side project that I already know is going to get big and unwieldy. I'm weirdly excited for that, and I can't figure out why.
It's interesting. My anxiety hasn't reduced of late, but I've had a bit of a moment where I am finding drive I had lost. I am powering through a personal project and dusting off an old hobby with real goals now. It's exciting but also confusing.
May 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It's interesting. My anxiety hasn't reduced of late, but I've had a bit of a moment where I am finding drive I had lost. I am powering through a personal project and dusting off an old hobby with real goals now. It's exciting but also confusing.
Star Citizen really messed me up. If a video game's website is too nice, I'm immediately suspicious and looking for the grift.
#gaming #webdesign
#gaming #webdesign
April 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Star Citizen really messed me up. If a video game's website is too nice, I'm immediately suspicious and looking for the grift.
#gaming #webdesign
#gaming #webdesign
Aphex Twin is my greatest anxiety medication.
March 28, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Aphex Twin is my greatest anxiety medication.
I'm just now watching Mashle for the first time. I've never found any animated character attractive in a real way. I get it but not for me.
Until Margarette Macaron. I'm like, ready to give it all up.
Until Margarette Macaron. I'm like, ready to give it all up.
March 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I'm just now watching Mashle for the first time. I've never found any animated character attractive in a real way. I get it but not for me.
Until Margarette Macaron. I'm like, ready to give it all up.
Until Margarette Macaron. I'm like, ready to give it all up.
Post a ship that's not Star Wars or Star Trek.
March 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Post a ship that's not Star Wars or Star Trek.
Alright, #bskydesign. All the methods to measure your seniority are bunk. There is only one accurate way to determine your experience level as a designer. How much quality work can you do when you are half asleep? This is the skill.
I will tell myself this to keep from crying. #design
I will tell myself this to keep from crying. #design
March 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Alright, #bskydesign. All the methods to measure your seniority are bunk. There is only one accurate way to determine your experience level as a designer. How much quality work can you do when you are half asleep? This is the skill.
I will tell myself this to keep from crying. #design
I will tell myself this to keep from crying. #design
"Hey Alexa, what does it look like when you go straight from selected concepts to full production?"
March 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Hey Alexa, what does it look like when you go straight from selected concepts to full production?"
I tend to go at books at least 2 at a time. Right now, I'm reading through The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke, because I discovered there are a quite a few shorts in there I had missed.
On the other side of thingsI have Under the Black Flag on the nightstand, because YARRRG, HISTORY.
On the other side of thingsI have Under the Black Flag on the nightstand, because YARRRG, HISTORY.
Monday comes around again and this week I'm just about to start 'The Salt Grows Heavy' by Cassandra Khaw
What book(s) are you reading this week?
#MondayReads #AmReading #BookSky 💙📚
What book(s) are you reading this week?
#MondayReads #AmReading #BookSky 💙📚
March 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I tend to go at books at least 2 at a time. Right now, I'm reading through The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke, because I discovered there are a quite a few shorts in there I had missed.
On the other side of thingsI have Under the Black Flag on the nightstand, because YARRRG, HISTORY.
On the other side of thingsI have Under the Black Flag on the nightstand, because YARRRG, HISTORY.
Bsky needs an option to post directly to a feed. Put a dropdown arrow to the right of the "Post" button with the options Post, Post to this feed, Post to a different feed.
I think it would massively boost hashtag use and engagement.
I think it would massively boost hashtag use and engagement.
February 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Bsky needs an option to post directly to a feed. Put a dropdown arrow to the right of the "Post" button with the options Post, Post to this feed, Post to a different feed.
I think it would massively boost hashtag use and engagement.
I think it would massively boost hashtag use and engagement.
One of my biggest points of envy is seeing people who can fire off emails without proof reading twenty times.
February 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
One of my biggest points of envy is seeing people who can fire off emails without proof reading twenty times.
So I keep thinking about this, and the thought process keeps sending me: www.creativebloq.com/design/logos...
Imagine, having the opportunity to claim a massive space in the landscape, and instead just aping a competitor scheme and a legacy mark. It's mind-numbing.
Imagine, having the opportunity to claim a massive space in the landscape, and instead just aping a competitor scheme and a legacy mark. It's mind-numbing.
Sorry HBO, this isn't the MAX rebrand we wanted
It seems the logo design might change again.
www.creativebloq.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
So I keep thinking about this, and the thought process keeps sending me: www.creativebloq.com/design/logos...
Imagine, having the opportunity to claim a massive space in the landscape, and instead just aping a competitor scheme and a legacy mark. It's mind-numbing.
Imagine, having the opportunity to claim a massive space in the landscape, and instead just aping a competitor scheme and a legacy mark. It's mind-numbing.
My home has at least 8 backpacks floating about, up for grabs. All styles and sizes.
My wife takes her iPad, art supplies and sketchbooks to work everyday in a shopping bag.
My wife takes her iPad, art supplies and sketchbooks to work everyday in a shopping bag.
February 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My home has at least 8 backpacks floating about, up for grabs. All styles and sizes.
My wife takes her iPad, art supplies and sketchbooks to work everyday in a shopping bag.
My wife takes her iPad, art supplies and sketchbooks to work everyday in a shopping bag.
I can't remember the last time I just felt good about a project I finished. This isn't healthy. I love design. I want to love my design again.
February 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I can't remember the last time I just felt good about a project I finished. This isn't healthy. I love design. I want to love my design again.
I love creating videos. I hate having to slap them together. It enrages me.
February 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I love creating videos. I hate having to slap them together. It enrages me.
Somebody invite me to play D&D. I'm far too much of a nerd to have never played. Please?
February 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Somebody invite me to play D&D. I'm far too much of a nerd to have never played. Please?
To all my data analysts out there today; I'm so sorry you have to suffer the way you are. Nobody should see that, and I appreciate the trauma you are carrying now.
February 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
To all my data analysts out there today; I'm so sorry you have to suffer the way you are. Nobody should see that, and I appreciate the trauma you are carrying now.
It's the end of the work day over here.
What did everyone get done today?
#design #webdev #branding #logodesign #illustration #UI #UX #naptime
What did everyone get done today?
#design #webdev #branding #logodesign #illustration #UI #UX #naptime
February 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It's the end of the work day over here.
What did everyone get done today?
#design #webdev #branding #logodesign #illustration #UI #UX #naptime
What did everyone get done today?
#design #webdev #branding #logodesign #illustration #UI #UX #naptime
Honest question: is Udemy worth a damn anymore? I have credits there from removed courses from ages ago, and I'm wondering if there is still value in their lessons.
February 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Honest question: is Udemy worth a damn anymore? I have credits there from removed courses from ages ago, and I'm wondering if there is still value in their lessons.
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Blue Note Records album covers by designer/art director Reid Miles. Miles' keen design sense helped change the way that jazz was marketed and presented, and also would alter how black musicians were perceived.
#graphicdesign #graphicdesignhistory #jazzmusicians #bluenoterecords #1950s #1960s
#graphicdesign #graphicdesignhistory #jazzmusicians #bluenoterecords #1950s #1960s
February 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Blue Note Records album covers by designer/art director Reid Miles. Miles' keen design sense helped change the way that jazz was marketed and presented, and also would alter how black musicians were perceived.
#graphicdesign #graphicdesignhistory #jazzmusicians #bluenoterecords #1950s #1960s
#graphicdesign #graphicdesignhistory #jazzmusicians #bluenoterecords #1950s #1960s
I want to start sharing dead designs on Fridays. To kick things off here are a couple of logos that never saw the light of day (clients went a different route)
#design #logodesign
#design #logodesign
February 8, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I want to start sharing dead designs on Fridays. To kick things off here are a couple of logos that never saw the light of day (clients went a different route)
#design #logodesign
#design #logodesign
Before you tear apart that terrible logo on the shelf, try to remember it was probably the design teams 22nd choice that was tweaked based on the "intuition" of the upper C-suite.
February 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Before you tear apart that terrible logo on the shelf, try to remember it was probably the design teams 22nd choice that was tweaked based on the "intuition" of the upper C-suite.