The truth is, they change all the time and my answer would probably change every time you ask me. But what doesn't change is the list of type foundries I follow, the source of all the goodness. I probably spent tens of thousands of dollars on typefaces since I started designing.

Designers must be able to explore the consequences of grids visually-not just in code. In the first part of this article, "Are Grid Systems Still Relevant in Digital Product Design? ", I took a look at the history of grid systems and their practical advantages.

As Digital Product Designers we're always seeking out workflow improvements and new innovative ways to exceed the brief. However as the UX & UI universe expands it's becoming almost impossible to consider all the tools, inputs, outputs and methods to maximize aesthetics and functionality.

Over its 20 years of life, CSS has always had a layout-shaped hole in its center, one that's about to be filled. In order to fill that smartly, design systems become more critical than ever. See two outstanding talks addressing these topics.

It would be easy to go a lifetime in DC without giving much thought to the government logos we see every day. Washingtonian recently asked Roman Mars to help change that. As the creator of the hit podcast 99% Invisible, Mars makes a living obsessing over the stories behind the objects and sounds we tend to overlook.