Fons Mans
@FonsMans
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Dutch Designer — Building https://t.co/Awi01f7q2b
Joined November 2017
I love working with designers who are like chameleons. They can look at any style, adapt on the spot, absorb its nuances, and then elevate it in their own way.
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We’ll see more of this in tech next year. Character driven identities simply feel more human and distinct.
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Studying expressive, hand-drawn forms as a base for a new visual language.
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The Wall Street Journal asked me why Instrument Serif is everywhere right now. Read the article: https://t.co/GBAhDhPKox
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This is exactly what we do at Offgrid. Helping companies refine, evolve, and implement visual systems that actually scale.
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Too many visual identities look amazing in the brand book but fall apart in the real world. Often because they’re too complex for in-house teams, assets take forever to recreate, or leave too much open to interpretation. When you design, think about who will use the identity
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There’s no shortcut to taste. You can only earn it through volume and reflection.
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Visual design in tech is in the middle of an identity crisis. It’s polished and soulless at the same time. Every company claims to care about aesthetics, yet most look alike. Read more: https://t.co/U33e7b2asu
readartifact.com
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 most products look alike.
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Loving the thumbnail for this week's newsletter on the creation of Offgrid Sans.
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I kinda want the robot but my fiancé hates the idea of having a human like robot in the house, anyone else having this problem? 😂
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Got a few incredible companies hiring full-time designers right now. I’m curating a private list of vetted designers to connect with them, fully confidential. If you’d like to be included, DM me your portfolio + location.
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I hope every designer reaches a point in their career where they can decline projects that don't align with their life or design philosophy. Creating meaningful work with people you enjoy collaborating with is truly all you need.
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Didn't expect this... Thanks for the support!
Introducing Artifact — A weekly publication exploring the craft, process, and beauty behind exceptional visual design. https://t.co/W3Hnm3Fagz
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