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Macarons

The macaron we know today is crunchy on the outside and satisfyingly chewy on the inside — a bite-sized sandwich filled with a matching flavor of jam or ganache. Even before they evolved into their cu

Pithy Posts

Known for their stark black-and-white appearance and understated italicized captions, New Yorker cartoons don’t seem to belong in the saturated world of Instagram. But as the 1.8 million followers of

Headphones

After experimenting with building headphones, I’ve now gained an appreciation for the work that goes into 3D design and the protocol behind using power tools. Instead of designing parts in SolidWorks

WIG: The Peloton Bike

The Peloton stationary bike has become one of the highlights of going to the gym for me. The design of the bike itself is stunning: the metal construction distinguishes it from the plastic casing of t

WIG: Todoist

To-do lists come in all forms, from scrawled pen on folded napkins to “I-just-did-my-first-React-tutorial” basic text and default checkboxes. At its most basic level, the checklist is an incredibly lo

WIG: Bombas No-Show Socks

I’ve always dreaded that feeling of my no-show socks slowly slipping down my heel, making me question why I got them in the first place. Bombas no-show socks, on the other hand, don’t suffer from this

WIG: The Scrunchie

For being invented only a few decades ago, scrunchies have undergone a surprising number of cultural transformations. In 1986, they were the brainchild of Rommy Revson, who discovered that the elastic

WIG: Overleaf – The Accessible LaTeX Editor

Learning the text formatting language LaTeX can be an intimidating process for many, especially for those who have never programmed before. The phrase “TeXing your PSET” can invoke fears of laboring a

WIG: DoorDash Logo

In terms of services, I’m not sure where DoorDash stands among the crowded market of UberEats, GrubHub, and other restaurant-delivery services. But I know I’ve always loved their branding. I set out t

WIG: The Pudding Data Visualizations

Interactive data visualizations tend to inspire awe. The proof — to steal their pun — is in The Pudding, a site full of data-driven essays that aesthetically convey stories about everything from polit

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The Pudding

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Human Terrain: Population in 3D

WIG: ezH2O

These ubiquitous water bottle fillers have made their way into gyms, cafeterias, and athletic facilities. They’re also some of the best examples of Cialdini’s social proof. With the rise of the sustai

WIG: Kahoot

The quiz platform Kahoot has managed to elevate itself above the “fun for an educational game” category into simply “fun.” Here’s how it works: Anyone can create a quiz with multiple choice questions,

WIG: Muzli Chrome Extension

If you’re like me and enjoy looking at playful interactive mockups and tranquil gradients, Muzli is a great Chrome extension for you. Built by InVision, the extension overrides your tab so when you op

WIG: Calendly

Calendly eliminates the need for the back-and-forth conversation of “When are you available?” by streamlining the process of setting up meetings. While not a new concept, Calendly takes your classic c

WIG: The NYT Crossword Puzzle

The New York Times crossword puzzle is an iconic design in and of itself. The idiosyncratic clues, themed puzzles, and clever puns means that each puzzle solver’s scope of knowledge can be tested in a

Challenge 13: Portfolio

Here’s the link to my portfolio: https://opossum-dandelion-cr4j.squarespace.com/ The password is DesignAndDesirability.