Joshua Rapp
@joshuarapp.bsky.social
Designer and mentor focused on creating exceptional digital experiences and empowering design teams. Proud dad, avid reader, sometimes videographer, music sounds better on vinyl.
http://joshuarapp.com
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http://joshuarapp.com
https://gofund.me/e29a75ec
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If you work in restaurants, you've seen this pattern: solve the labor problem, margins get worse. Fix food costs, burnout spikes.
Michael LaMonica calls them the "Unlucky 7" and shows why treating them separately keeps you stuck: kitchencloud.ai/news/thin-ma...
#RestaurantTech #Foodservice
Michael LaMonica calls them the "Unlucky 7" and shows why treating them separately keeps you stuck: kitchencloud.ai/news/thin-ma...
#RestaurantTech #Foodservice
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
If you work in restaurants, you've seen this pattern: solve the labor problem, margins get worse. Fix food costs, burnout spikes.
Michael LaMonica calls them the "Unlucky 7" and shows why treating them separately keeps you stuck: kitchencloud.ai/news/thin-ma...
#RestaurantTech #Foodservice
Michael LaMonica calls them the "Unlucky 7" and shows why treating them separately keeps you stuck: kitchencloud.ai/news/thin-ma...
#RestaurantTech #Foodservice
The most honest thing I've read on AI and creative agency.
Frank Chimero on ambivalence, consent, and knowing when to stop.
frankchimero.com/blog/2025/be...
#designSky
Frank Chimero on ambivalence, consent, and knowing when to stop.
frankchimero.com/blog/2025/be...
#designSky
Frank Chimero · Beyond the Machine
Frank Chimero’s Personal Website
frankchimero.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The most honest thing I've read on AI and creative agency.
Frank Chimero on ambivalence, consent, and knowing when to stop.
frankchimero.com/blog/2025/be...
#designSky
Frank Chimero on ambivalence, consent, and knowing when to stop.
frankchimero.com/blog/2025/be...
#designSky
Ever wonder why some icons are instantly obvious while others are a total mystery? My new article breaks down where they came from and how we can make them work better.
#design #iconography #designSky
#design #iconography #designSky
Language and Symbology: Designing for Universal Understanding
In 1964, Yukio Ota created LoCoS, a visual language aimed at universal understanding through symbols representing concepts. While exploring archetypes and semiotics, designers learned that successful icons resonate across cultures. The importance of constraints, cultural context, and systematic thinking in design informs our approach to creating universally recognizable symbols.
joshuarapp.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Ever wonder why some icons are instantly obvious while others are a total mystery? My new article breaks down where they came from and how we can make them work better.
#design #iconography #designSky
#design #iconography #designSky
Christopher Butler is right: the National Design Studio isn’t design, it’s politics in disguise. Replacing 18F’s progress with Joe Gebbia’s showmanship puts public service design at risk. www.chrbutler.com/the-national... #designsky
The National Design Studio is a Scam - Christopher Butler
President Trump’s appointment of AirBnB co-founder Joe Gebbia as “Chief Design Officer” of the United States is a sickening travesty. It not only
www.chrbutler.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Christopher Butler is right: the National Design Studio isn’t design, it’s politics in disguise. Replacing 18F’s progress with Joe Gebbia’s showmanship puts public service design at risk. www.chrbutler.com/the-national... #designsky
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Me after picking out a game at Toys R Us.
July 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Me after picking out a game at Toys R Us.
Reposted by Joshua Rapp
We gave just Kitchen Cloud a fresh redesign. It’s not just about how it looks. It’s about where we’re going.
Our latest post shares why we rebuilt the site, what’s new, and how we’re using #AI to make real life easier in the kitchen.
kitchencloud.ai/news/kitchen...
#JoinUsInTheKitchen
Our latest post shares why we rebuilt the site, what’s new, and how we’re using #AI to make real life easier in the kitchen.
kitchencloud.ai/news/kitchen...
#JoinUsInTheKitchen
July 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We gave just Kitchen Cloud a fresh redesign. It’s not just about how it looks. It’s about where we’re going.
Our latest post shares why we rebuilt the site, what’s new, and how we’re using #AI to make real life easier in the kitchen.
kitchencloud.ai/news/kitchen...
#JoinUsInTheKitchen
Our latest post shares why we rebuilt the site, what’s new, and how we’re using #AI to make real life easier in the kitchen.
kitchencloud.ai/news/kitchen...
#JoinUsInTheKitchen
It’s 3 AM and insomnia’s having a moment. Morning meetings await, stress is piling up, so here I am, deep into “Empire of AI” by @karenhao.bsky.social.
What do y’all do when you’re wide awake at this hour? #AI #SummerReading
What do y’all do when you’re wide awake at this hour? #AI #SummerReading
July 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
It’s 3 AM and insomnia’s having a moment. Morning meetings await, stress is piling up, so here I am, deep into “Empire of AI” by @karenhao.bsky.social.
What do y’all do when you’re wide awake at this hour? #AI #SummerReading
What do y’all do when you’re wide awake at this hour? #AI #SummerReading
The first full trailer for the Toxic Avenger with Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Jane Levy, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige, and Jacob Trembly is upon us now.
As a fan of Troma and the original Toxic Avenger movies, I’m really looking forward to seeing this.
youtu.be/BpPEe4WcAm8?...
As a fan of Troma and the original Toxic Avenger movies, I’m really looking forward to seeing this.
youtu.be/BpPEe4WcAm8?...
The Toxic Avenger: Exclusive Red Band Trailer (2025) Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon
YouTube video by IGN
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June 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The first full trailer for the Toxic Avenger with Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Jane Levy, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige, and Jacob Trembly is upon us now.
As a fan of Troma and the original Toxic Avenger movies, I’m really looking forward to seeing this.
youtu.be/BpPEe4WcAm8?...
As a fan of Troma and the original Toxic Avenger movies, I’m really looking forward to seeing this.
youtu.be/BpPEe4WcAm8?...
Craft is easy to admire, harder to prioritize, and rare to find at scale.
This article from Karri Saarinen nails the tension between speed and quality, and why great design requires a deeper commitment.
linear.app/blog/why-is-...
#designsky
This article from Karri Saarinen nails the tension between speed and quality, and why great design requires a deeper commitment.
linear.app/blog/why-is-...
#designsky
Why is quality so rare? - Linear Blog
linear.app
June 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Craft is easy to admire, harder to prioritize, and rare to find at scale.
This article from Karri Saarinen nails the tension between speed and quality, and why great design requires a deeper commitment.
linear.app/blog/why-is-...
#designsky
This article from Karri Saarinen nails the tension between speed and quality, and why great design requires a deeper commitment.
linear.app/blog/why-is-...
#designsky
Above and Beyond Accessibility
When we design digital products, accessibility isn’t just a requirement. It’s a reflection of how much we care about the people using what we build. While compliance laws like Section 508 lay the groundwork for inclusion, they don’t guarantee good experiences.…
When we design digital products, accessibility isn’t just a requirement. It’s a reflection of how much we care about the people using what we build. While compliance laws like Section 508 lay the groundwork for inclusion, they don’t guarantee good experiences.…
Above and Beyond Accessibility
When we design digital products, accessibility isn’t just a requirement. It’s a reflection of how much we care about the people using what we build. While compliance laws like Section 508 lay the groundwork for inclusion, they don’t guarantee good experiences. Designing for true accessibility means thinking about real people in real situations. It means going beyond the minimum and making space for everyone.
joshuarapp.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Above and Beyond Accessibility
When we design digital products, accessibility isn’t just a requirement. It’s a reflection of how much we care about the people using what we build. While compliance laws like Section 508 lay the groundwork for inclusion, they don’t guarantee good experiences.…
When we design digital products, accessibility isn’t just a requirement. It’s a reflection of how much we care about the people using what we build. While compliance laws like Section 508 lay the groundwork for inclusion, they don’t guarantee good experiences.…
"We have Crunchyroll at Home", because I built it. In Part 2, I break down the custom UI for my self-hosted anime streamer: 3 themes, 1 nostalgic vibe.
👉 Read the article: joshuarapp.com/2025/05/01/w...
#designsky #anime #frontend
👉 Read the article: joshuarapp.com/2025/05/01/w...
#designsky #anime #frontend
We Have Crunchy Roll at Home: Three Themes, One Interface - Joshua Rapp Designer and Art Director
Build a custom anime streaming UI with theme switching, inspired by Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Toonami. Includes real code and UX design tips.
joshuarapp.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"We have Crunchyroll at Home", because I built it. In Part 2, I break down the custom UI for my self-hosted anime streamer: 3 themes, 1 nostalgic vibe.
👉 Read the article: joshuarapp.com/2025/05/01/w...
#designsky #anime #frontend
👉 Read the article: joshuarapp.com/2025/05/01/w...
#designsky #anime #frontend
AI promised to take care of the repetitive work so people could focus on strategy, creativity, and meaning.
While the internet is flooded with gimmicks, real examples of AI making a difference are quietly reshaping how people work and create.
imagincorp.com/josh/portfol...
#designsky #ux #ai
While the internet is flooded with gimmicks, real examples of AI making a difference are quietly reshaping how people work and create.
imagincorp.com/josh/portfol...
#designsky #ux #ai
The AI Paradox: Finding Value Beyond the Hype - Joshua Rapp Designer and Art Director
We were promised AI that would lighten the load—taking on the repetitive tasks so we could focus on what really matters. And in many ways, that’s happening. But it’s also being buried under a wave of ...
imagincorp.com
April 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
AI promised to take care of the repetitive work so people could focus on strategy, creativity, and meaning.
While the internet is flooded with gimmicks, real examples of AI making a difference are quietly reshaping how people work and create.
imagincorp.com/josh/portfol...
#designsky #ux #ai
While the internet is flooded with gimmicks, real examples of AI making a difference are quietly reshaping how people work and create.
imagincorp.com/josh/portfol...
#designsky #ux #ai
Made some really great progress today on a project that I’ve been putting together. Still facing a couple of roadblocks, but they are just minor hurdles.
First time building something like this with 20 years of streaming media knowledge behind it.
First time building something like this with 20 years of streaming media knowledge behind it.
March 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Made some really great progress today on a project that I’ve been putting together. Still facing a couple of roadblocks, but they are just minor hurdles.
First time building something like this with 20 years of streaming media knowledge behind it.
First time building something like this with 20 years of streaming media knowledge behind it.
Finally made some good progress on my latest project only for the power to go out due to the storm. Upset I didn’t buy those night vision goggles when I had the chance.
March 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Finally made some good progress on my latest project only for the power to go out due to the storm. Upset I didn’t buy those night vision goggles when I had the chance.
Does anyone else get massive behind the eye headaches when the mutually agreed to United States time shift happens?
#daylightSavings
#daylightSavings
March 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Does anyone else get massive behind the eye headaches when the mutually agreed to United States time shift happens?
#daylightSavings
#daylightSavings
Got my snacks, water, and a cozy blanket ready for season 7 of #TheLastDriveIn with Joe Bob and Darcy.
Can’t say the first movie is a favorite of mine, but t I still enjoy it.
Can’t say the first movie is a favorite of mine, but t I still enjoy it.
March 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Got my snacks, water, and a cozy blanket ready for season 7 of #TheLastDriveIn with Joe Bob and Darcy.
Can’t say the first movie is a favorite of mine, but t I still enjoy it.
Can’t say the first movie is a favorite of mine, but t I still enjoy it.
Growing up with the mindset of “if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all” really hinders online social engagement.
I normally have nothing of importance to say. My private life is my own and mine alone.
I normally have nothing of importance to say. My private life is my own and mine alone.
March 5, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Growing up with the mindset of “if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all” really hinders online social engagement.
I normally have nothing of importance to say. My private life is my own and mine alone.
I normally have nothing of importance to say. My private life is my own and mine alone.
Who lost a struggle with a baby gate at the top of the stairs, wound up with 2 sprained ankles and a big toe that is a lovely shade of purple?
This guy.
This guy.
March 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Who lost a struggle with a baby gate at the top of the stairs, wound up with 2 sprained ankles and a big toe that is a lovely shade of purple?
This guy.
This guy.
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There is a free informational webinar today about the lawsuit trying to end Section 504. To better understand the law and the lawsuit, this thread will offer some context.
Wednesday February 12- important free webinar about a lawsuit trying to throw out a 50 year old #Disability Rights law in the United States. The law is section 504, talked about in the wonderful #CripCamp movie. Register here: dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... More info in first comment.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Disability Community Briefing: What You Can Do to Stop the Attack on Section 504. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the...
In September 2024, a group of 17 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government called Texas v. Becerra. The lawsuit asks the court to get rid of Section 504 and its regulations. Section 504 is a ...
dredf-org.zoom.us
February 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There is a free informational webinar today about the lawsuit trying to end Section 504. To better understand the law and the lawsuit, this thread will offer some context.
Cooking should be fun, not a struggle. That’s why I’ve been working on Kitchen Cloud—an AI-powered app designed to make meal planning effortless.
We’re still in the early stages, but if you’re curious, follow along: @kitchencloud.bsky.social
#designsky #ai #joinUsInTheKitchen
We’re still in the early stages, but if you’re curious, follow along: @kitchencloud.bsky.social
#designsky #ai #joinUsInTheKitchen
February 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Cooking should be fun, not a struggle. That’s why I’ve been working on Kitchen Cloud—an AI-powered app designed to make meal planning effortless.
We’re still in the early stages, but if you’re curious, follow along: @kitchencloud.bsky.social
#designsky #ai #joinUsInTheKitchen
We’re still in the early stages, but if you’re curious, follow along: @kitchencloud.bsky.social
#designsky #ai #joinUsInTheKitchen
Heading into the weekend, take a moment to slow down, breathe, and be present. Mindfulness helps us recharge and reset—give yourself that space. #mindfulness
February 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Heading into the weekend, take a moment to slow down, breathe, and be present. Mindfulness helps us recharge and reset—give yourself that space. #mindfulness
Accessibility drives innovation. Think captions, curb cuts, and screen readers—they started as accessibility tools and became everyday essentials. #designsky #accessibility
January 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Accessibility drives innovation. Think captions, curb cuts, and screen readers—they started as accessibility tools and became everyday essentials. #designsky #accessibility