Mr. Carl Waldron
@mrcarlwaldron.bsky.social
I make logos, websites, and noise. Carlwaldron.com
2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with. Here is my list of trends I want to see this year.
Design trends I wish were real for 2026
2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with.
carlwaldron.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with. Here is my list of trends I want to see this year.
2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.
2025: A Year in Review
2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.
carlwaldron.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.
So how am I meant to read @polygon.com these days? The UX Dark Patterns are strong with you... #ux #how #videogames
December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
So how am I meant to read @polygon.com these days? The UX Dark Patterns are strong with you... #ux #how #videogames
Today's episode of Design Behind The Mask is all about the difficulty we face when trying to unsubscribe from things. Get ready for some UX talk!
Unsubscribe
Today's episode is all about the difficulty we face when trying to unsubscribe from things. Get ready for some UX talk!
carlwaldron.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today's episode of Design Behind The Mask is all about the difficulty we face when trying to unsubscribe from things. Get ready for some UX talk!
There is always that one radical developer who claims they can fix your tech debt. Why doesn't anyone ever listen to them?
That one “crazy” developer…
There is always that one radical developer who claims they can fix your tech debt. Why doesn't anyone ever listen to them?
carlwaldron.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
There is always that one radical developer who claims they can fix your tech debt. Why doesn't anyone ever listen to them?
I didn't realize so many people had an issue getting the "good" ending. I tried so hard to be a good manager I stumbled into it haha. #dispatch @adhocstudio.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I didn't realize so many people had an issue getting the "good" ending. I tried so hard to be a good manager I stumbled into it haha. #dispatch @adhocstudio.com
Are you constantly providing value like Jay Pharoah? Am I? Does this show have value? What is it? So many questions?!
Are you providing Value? Am I?
Are you constantly providing value in your daily life? Am I? Does this show have value? What is it? So many questions?!
carlwaldron.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you constantly providing value like Jay Pharoah? Am I? Does this show have value? What is it? So many questions?!
Have a great day #mavel #milesmorales
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Have a great day #mavel #milesmorales
Wolverine's definitive ownership of the color yellow made me wonder. Which superhero wore a specific color better?
“I make this look good.” Superheroes owning a certain color.
Wolverine's definitive ownership of the color yellow made me wonder. Which superhero wore a specific color better?
carlwaldron.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Wolverine's definitive ownership of the color yellow made me wonder. Which superhero wore a specific color better?
Not bragging or anything...
November 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Not bragging or anything...
Own something. I am not saying go buy stuff. It's from a brand perspective. Do you have a brand color for your personal brand? I don't...
Own Something…
Own something. Not necessarily things, although digital ownership is not a thing, but more from a brand perspective.
carlwaldron.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Own something. I am not saying go buy stuff. It's from a brand perspective. Do you have a brand color for your personal brand? I don't...
Having brute-forced my way through a design career, I always wonder what it is like to have a mentor.
Do you have a mentor?
Having brute-forced my way through a design career, I always wonder what it is like to have a mentor.
carlwaldron.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Having brute-forced my way through a design career, I always wonder what it is like to have a mentor.
Design Behind The Mask Returns! Did you listen to it the first time? Irrelevant. What is the show about? Let's find out together.
Design Behind The Mask Returns!
Design Behind The Mask Returns! Did you listen to it the first time? Irrelevant, it's a new day and a new show. What is the show about? That's what this episode asks as well.
carlwaldron.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Design Behind The Mask Returns! Did you listen to it the first time? Irrelevant. What is the show about? Let's find out together.
What's your favorite piece of Wolverine merch or media?! #wolverine #stateofplay #playstation5 #marvel
Before Insomniac's Wolverine game releases in 2026, catch up on Logan with these Read, Play, Watch, and Collect recommendations.
What to Read, Play, Watch, and Collect Before Insomniac’s Wolverine Release
Before Insomniac's Wolverine game releases in 2026, catch up on Logan with these Read, Play, Watch, and Collect recommendations.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What's your favorite piece of Wolverine merch or media?! #wolverine #stateofplay #playstation5 #marvel
I drew an ancient eye opening in the darkness, and it freaked me out. So I turned it into a metal poster. Want one?
An Old Eye Opens
In the night sky, an old eye opens. Searching for me. And you. And now you can hang it on your wall.
carlwaldron.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I drew an ancient eye opening in the darkness, and it freaked me out. So I turned it into a metal poster. Want one?
The Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons set is now one of my favorite. Check out this first pack. An Orange, numbered Thaumaturgical Artifact! youtube.com/shorts/xNyly...
First Pack of Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons Cards #tradingcards
YouTube video by Big Large Huge
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September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons set is now one of my favorite. Check out this first pack. An Orange, numbered Thaumaturgical Artifact! youtube.com/shorts/xNyly...
These Fleer Ultra Wolverine cards are fantastic. www.youtube.com/shorts/nuy6z...
First Pack: Fleer Ultra Wolverine!
YouTube video by Big Large Huge
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September 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
These Fleer Ultra Wolverine cards are fantastic. www.youtube.com/shorts/nuy6z...
More cards. MORE! youtube.com/shorts/7kIZs...
First Pack: Marvel Beginnings Vol 2 Series 1 Cards
YouTube video by Big Large Huge
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September 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
More cards. MORE! youtube.com/shorts/7kIZs...
Getting back into card collected lead me to tinkering and creating a mock Hellfire Gala trading card using the X and Hellfire branding from @hellomuller.bsky.social
I tried to make it as close to the old 90s cards I loved so much.
#xmen #tradingcards #design #comics
I tried to make it as close to the old 90s cards I loved so much.
#xmen #tradingcards #design #comics
September 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Getting back into card collected lead me to tinkering and creating a mock Hellfire Gala trading card using the X and Hellfire branding from @hellomuller.bsky.social
I tried to make it as close to the old 90s cards I loved so much.
#xmen #tradingcards #design #comics
I tried to make it as close to the old 90s cards I loved so much.
#xmen #tradingcards #design #comics
Ah, freshly pulled cards. These Fleer Brilliants Superman packs have been a joy to rip. First new cards in over 30 years. Ooof. I am old. #dccomics #superman #tradingcards
www.youtube.com/shorts/Ulc1A...
www.youtube.com/shorts/Ulc1A...
What's Inside a Fleer Brilliants Superman Pack?!
YouTube video by Big Large Huge
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September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Ah, freshly pulled cards. These Fleer Brilliants Superman packs have been a joy to rip. First new cards in over 30 years. Ooof. I am old. #dccomics #superman #tradingcards
www.youtube.com/shorts/Ulc1A...
www.youtube.com/shorts/Ulc1A...
My Exquisite Corpses collection begins! I am missing the card from #2 because I refuse to cut up the back cover. So if anyone knows a store that has a packaged version of #2 with a card, let me know #comics #exquisitecorpses @jazzlynstone.bsky.social @jamesthefourth.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My Exquisite Corpses collection begins! I am missing the card from #2 because I refuse to cut up the back cover. So if anyone knows a store that has a packaged version of #2 with a card, let me know #comics #exquisitecorpses @jazzlynstone.bsky.social @jamesthefourth.bsky.social
I attribute my poor eyesight to this
July 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I attribute my poor eyesight to this
Going to see Fantastic Four this weekend? Bask in their retro futurist glory and check out my feature on @popversesays.bsky.social breaking down how their shared visual identity echoes their family bond.
www.thepopverse.com/comics-fanta...
www.thepopverse.com/comics-fanta...
How the visual identity of the Fantastic Four makes it feel like a real family
The Fantastic Four is all about family unity and matching outfits. While other heroes are all about individual expression, Marvel's First Family Johnny, Sue, Ben, and Reed are commited to form and fun...
www.thepopverse.com
July 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Going to see Fantastic Four this weekend? Bask in their retro futurist glory and check out my feature on @popversesays.bsky.social breaking down how their shared visual identity echoes their family bond.
www.thepopverse.com/comics-fanta...
www.thepopverse.com/comics-fanta...
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Whether you're watching the new Superman movie this week or not, it's a real Man of Steel week around the world - so here's our guide to watching your favorite Superman, whomever they may be.
Full list: www.thepopverse.com/movies-super...
Full list: www.thepopverse.com/movies-super...
Superman watch order: all Superman movies in order, including the 2025 James Gunn film
The Man of Steel has had a long history in film, so here is how to watch all live-action Superman movies in order from 1948 to 2025
www.thepopverse.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Whether you're watching the new Superman movie this week or not, it's a real Man of Steel week around the world - so here's our guide to watching your favorite Superman, whomever they may be.
Full list: www.thepopverse.com/movies-super...
Full list: www.thepopverse.com/movies-super...
There is nothing more enjoyable that finding the connection between design and fandom. Check out my recent feature on @popversesays.bsky.social on Superman being the brand blueprint for superheroes. #comics #superman #dc
When the world thinks about superheroes, they think about Superman.
Here's why:
Read on: www.thepopverse.com/comics-super...
Here's why:
Read on: www.thepopverse.com/comics-super...
When the world thinks about superheroes, they think about Superman: here's why
How DC's Superman brand design is the DNA that defines all superheroes.
www.thepopverse.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There is nothing more enjoyable that finding the connection between design and fandom. Check out my recent feature on @popversesays.bsky.social on Superman being the brand blueprint for superheroes. #comics #superman #dc