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This thing is killing your creative momentum
We talk a lot about inspiration, taste, and discipline. But far less about the hidden cost of jumping between multiple creative tasks in a single day…
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Stop designing on autopilot
Most designers don’t plateau because their skills stop improving. They plateau because their habits slowly start making decisions for them.
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Check this before delivering a visual identity
Too many visual identities look amazing in the brand book but fall apart in the real world. Often because they’re too complex. The designer knew how to…
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You built a following as a designer — now what?
You post your work. You share your process. People start following. At first, it feels like validation, proof that what you’re doing matters. And before…
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We made design efficient and killed the magic
Visual design in tech has entered an identity crisis. It’s polished and soulless at the same time; every company claims to care about aesthetics, yet…
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How to build visual confidence as a designer
Most designers don’t suffer from a lack of talent. They suffer from a lack of conviction.They tweak endlessly, chasing something “better” instead of…
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Why we created a custom typeface for Offgrid
The story behind Offgrid Sans, our custom studio typeface — and why every designer should consider making one.
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October 2025
Read this before starting a mini design movement.
Earlier this week, a designer on X claimed he had “accidentally started a mini design movement.” Within hours, it became a meme. Even Figma joined in…
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Welcome to Artifact
Exploring the craft, process, and beauty behind exceptional design.
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