Mastodawn

waynesang May 8, 2024

Nick Sherman May 8, 2024

Pro tip for anyone exporting SVG web images where the fonts are converted to outlines:
If the typefaces in your original design files are offered as both .otf and .ttf fonts, use the .otf fonts.

All the major design apps use significantly more data points when outlining TTF curves, resulting in much larger file sizes (with or without compression).

In my tests on a large set of type specimen graphics, exporting identical designs with TTF fonts resulted in SVGs that were almost double the size.

waynesang Jan 18, 2024

#blueeyesamurai is one of my fave shows recently with tons of gorgeous shots. As a tribute I created a 3d looping scene (no spoilers!) on my site.

I find it mesmerizing, maybe you will too! Might do a series of scenes, one for each episode.

Made with #Figma, #Blender, and #Spline. ✌

https://www.waynesang.com/bes_waves

Blue Waves - Blue Eye Samurai tribute scene

A 3d looping scene inspired by Blue Eye Samurai.

waynesang Nov 22, 2023

So in conclusion, 5 days later most of the original board effectively got itself fired. Wild. #openai https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/22/23967223/sam-altman-returns-ceo-open-ai

Sam Altman returns as CEO OpenAI

Reversing a failed boardroom coup, Sam Altman is returning to lead OpenAI with the support of company employees and investors like Microsoft.

The Verge

waynesang Nov 21, 2023

Sheesh, glad I didn't go for an OLED when shopping for an ultrawide monitor. Despite lots of improvements, burn in is still a thing.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/ultrawide-monitors-remind-us-theres-still-much-to-learn-about-oled-burn-in/

9 months later still happy with the IPS I did get:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOececy_TXw

Ultrawide monitors remind us there’s still much to learn about OLED burn-in

Can playing 16:9 content on a 21:9 screen impact burn-in risk? Apparently.

Ars Technica

waynesang Nov 20, 2023

I reviewed my iPhone 15 Pro after about a month!
https://youtu.be/W3ynBjo66FA

I'm also starting to emulate different filmmakers however I can with videos. I'm really proud of the first 30 seconds where I try to rip-off Edgar Wright's punch-zoom montage.

Lot of fun!

#apple #iphone

iPhone 15 Pro Max - 1 Month Review (Designer's POV)

YouTube

waynesang Nov 3, 2023

Standby Mode + Live Activities is nice! Gives me a little scoreboard so I can tune in later (or not, if I want to avoid emotional devastation). #apple #ios

waynesang Oct 27, 2023

Since I've long given up on posting to 💀 Twitter...

I released a new video today! This is about work culture, and a new framing I came up with recently based on my experience at the 10(!) places I've worked at in tech.

Work Culture = Patterns of Collective Behaviour.

No vague aspirations, just reflections of what people actually do, good and bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCcjfeuNE6k

Also, 2 videos in 2 weeks! Proud of that! 🥳