Matthias Ott
• Matthias Ott
The accessibility link is a lie: my adventures in weaponizing corporate virtue signalling, by WeirdWriter@caneandable.social
https://sightlessscribbles.com/posts/20250724/
Matthias Ott
• Matthias Ott
Best Free Synthesizer Plugins in 2025
✍️ New post: Best Free Synthesizer Plugins in 2025
Not your usual web design or development-related post. But that's what personal websites are for, right? 😉🎶🎹
https://matthiasott.com/notes/best-free-synthesizer-vst-plugins-in-2025
America has withdrawn from UNESCO. Again. Apparently it's not in its "national interests".
I take this to mean that #MAGA thinks that UNESCO World Heritage sites... like the Statue of Liberty, Monticello, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks, Independence Hall, the Hawaii Volcanoes, or the Carlsbad Caverns, are not in its best interests.
I created digital versions of my son’s Axolotl toys, for our ‘Strange Kids’ venture! Using Spline 3D, each of the three toy colourways come with a QR code that lets the owner play with this in-browser! Sully came up with the names of the characters, their attacks, costs and HP! strangekids.toys
It sparkles on my machine. 😁🪄✨
Martina Flor’s Open Studio
• Martina Flor
5 Signs You’re Ready to Go Pro with Your Lettering – Martina Flor
📥 Don’t forget to grab your FREE lettering career guide: martinaflor.com/guideAre you dreaming of turning your lettering passion into a creative career? In this video, I’ll walk you through 5 clear signs that you’re ready to take the leap from hobbyist to professional lettering artist.Whether you’re obsessing over type, building a body of work, or getting those “Can I hire you?” messages—this might just be your sign.👉 Plus, I’ll share practical next steps you can take right now to start behaving like a pro (even before you feel 100% ready).📥 Don’t forget to grab your FREE lettering career guide: martinaflor.com/guide#lettering #handlettering #creativecareer #martinaflor #goingpro #letteringtips #freelanceartist #graphicdesign #calligraphy #artcareer
I love 3D printing! Printed myself a few Megadrive cartridge stands thanks to a design from makersworld 👍
Understanding the European Accessibility Act (EAA):
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2025/03/19/understanding-the-eaa/
Including the bit no-one talks about, EN 17161 Design for All:
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2025/06/27/understanding-design-for-all/
And a set of FAQ just in case:
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2025/07/18/eaa-faq/
CC @flogehring 😉
It’s alive! 🧟♂️🎉😍 (kinda)
New blog is up! All about me trip to LA this week! Grab a coffee and give it a read: https://blog.jam-factory.com/roundup-018-a-visit-to-la/
From The Den
• Gavin Strange
Roundup #018 - A visit to LA

Hello! This week I was lucky enough to take a trip to the states and give a couple of creative talks in glittery Los Angeles! Thanks to my friends at Media Arts Lab and Apple, I got to give a neon-soaked presentation covering craft and creativity, highlighted by the '
It's a Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not day over here … 🎶🥁🎸

I can’t wait to bring this thing to life! 😁✨
Any ideas for what else I should add? (I already know this will get out of hand quickly … 😂)
Martina Flor’s Open Studio
• Martina Flor
195. Lauren Hom: Passion Projects, Personal Branding and going from Lettering to Culinary Arts.
Lauren Hom, a renowned lettering artist, designer, and muralist joined us for our latest Open Studio episode.Lauren shared her journey from lettering to culinary arts and explained how passion projects can shape a creative career. Lauren blends her interests into her work, the importance of personal branding, and practical tips for aspiring muralists. Whether you're an artist or simply curious about the creative process, this conversation is packed with valuable advice and inspiration.👉🏼 See the full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast👉🏼 More info about my signature lettering program: theletteringseminar.com👉🏼 Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor/
Had a great day here in LA yesterday: Gave a talk at Media Arts Lab, for to visit Sony Santa Monica games studio and met an old Brit friend for dinner 👏
After playing GTAV for the last 12 years, I feel like I know this place very well already!!
I’m writing again… it’s been a while.
My favourite sentence of the post so far:
“And naturally, you also want to avoid FART.” ☺️