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I’m not going to lie. I’ve always been a huge fan of daily newsletters that provide you with quick, short bursts of value. I’m usually not all that interested in longer newsletters, as I don’t tend to dedicate the time to read them as much (we’re all busy, right?). But provide me with something quick and insightful, that helps me continuously shape my perspective on a topic that I care about, and I’ll be a loyal follower forever. Today’s post is intended for those of you who can relate with the sentiment. No doubt, some of you feel the same way that I do.
As an example… For the longest time, I subscribed to this now-defunct daily newsletter that shared an insightful quote from a famous designer every day of the week. It was extremely simple, but oh, so effective: a nice user interface, a tasteful use of typography, and a few powerful words on the screen, making up for the quote. That was it. Simple, efficient, and to the point. Packed with value.
Most days, the quote would be ranging from “meh” to “okay”, but every now and then, the quote would help me see things in a totally new light that would completely change how I see the act of design. Regardless of the value I was getting on any given day, I remember always looking forward to receiving that newsletter in the morning, because of this feeling of excitement that…