The five best design links, every weekday

Date: 2019/10/19

cloudblogs.microsoft.com

Microsoft open sources SandDance, a visual data exploration tool

SandDance, the beloved data visualization tool from Microsoft Research, has been re-released as an open source project on GitHub.

blog.sketchapp.com

Variable Fonts, improved OpenType support, and a new Data plugin

After the huge response to Smart Layout last month, we're excited to launch Sketch 59.

nngroup.com

10 Ways to Use Exit-Intent Popups for Good

I'm sure you've come across them: You try to close a browser tab, and a popup window comes up with some last-minute message.

open.nytimes.com

To Design Better Products, Write Better UX Copy

How my team at The New York Times brings UX copywriting into the design process to make our products stronger.

opendoodles.com

Open Doodles - Free sketchy illustrations

A library of sketchy illustrations of people free for personal and commercial use.