Winston from Oakland
@winslowbay.bsky.social
- Design Systems / Type Design
- Cyclist / Mountain Biker
- Aspiring Generative Artist
www.winstonstruye.com
- Cyclist / Mountain Biker
- Aspiring Generative Artist
www.winstonstruye.com
This is I subscribe to @wired.com , cause it puts things like this into the world
Here it is: The @wired.com Politics Issue is now live, with more stories rolling out all week. We're so proud of this one.
Behold this cover; truly a work of art.
And we're treating it that way: Starting today, you can find it on murals, billboards, and posters across in five U.S. cities.
Behold this cover; truly a work of art.
And we're treating it that way: Starting today, you can find it on murals, billboards, and posters across in five U.S. cities.
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This is I subscribe to @wired.com , cause it puts things like this into the world
What I needed to see
OK, you can't watch Kimmel tonight, but this is every bit as funny.
September 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
What I needed to see
Breathe a sigh of relief, there is still goodness in this world, like this gem from Kamekura
Design (Japan), 38, September 1962. Cover design by Yusaku Kamekura
designreviewed.com/artefacts/de...
designreviewed.com/artefacts/de...
September 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Breathe a sigh of relief, there is still goodness in this world, like this gem from Kamekura
This is so vomit inducing …
Tech leaders take turns flattering Trump at White House dinner
Tech leaders take turns flattering Trump at White House dinner
“Thank you for being such a pro-business and pro-innovation president.”
buff.ly
September 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is so vomit inducing …
Spread this far and wide!
The one person in our world who needs to hear this will never read it, but you can. And you should. Every word!
Hat tip: @andrewhinton.bsky.social
Hat tip: @andrewhinton.bsky.social
America by Design Fail
Trump fired the best designers in the Federal Government
americabydesign.fail
August 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Spread this far and wide!
This is actually truly hilarious
1 Onion Subscriber vs 20 Non-Subscribers, on our new series, Encircled. Subscribe at http://membership.theonion.com/totepromo/?campaign=701cx00000IyKhTAAV today and receive a free tote bag.
August 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This is actually truly hilarious
Reposted by Winston from Oakland
what's wild is these people showed no interest in design(ers) at all when they first showed up, so this pivot to "caring" about "design" seems like an easy to way signal some semblance of interest in fixing the damn websites.
what an absolute and utter shambles this is, in just about every way americabydesign.gov
America by Design
A National Design Studio Initiative
americabydesign.gov
August 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
what's wild is these people showed no interest in design(ers) at all when they first showed up, so this pivot to "caring" about "design" seems like an easy to way signal some semblance of interest in fixing the damn websites.
Reposted by Winston from Oakland
Does the person responsible for HBO → HBO Max → Max work at MSNBC now? Sorry, I mean NOW.
August 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Does the person responsible for HBO → HBO Max → Max work at MSNBC now? Sorry, I mean NOW.
Fellow #designers , I imagine you got into this career because you “liked being creative” and are drowning in AI like me. This article helped me put some of my concerns into poetry. Also, see the photo from a commenter on PROCESS vs. PRODUCT
#designsky
. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
#designsky
. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
July 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Fellow #designers , I imagine you got into this career because you “liked being creative” and are drowning in AI like me. This article helped me put some of my concerns into poetry. Also, see the photo from a commenter on PROCESS vs. PRODUCT
#designsky
. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
#designsky
. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
Reposted by Winston from Oakland
I’m seeing many reposts of Donald Trump’s demented distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein mess about Rosie O’Donnell. What I’m not seeing is her sassy response. Here it is:
July 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I’m seeing many reposts of Donald Trump’s demented distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein mess about Rosie O’Donnell. What I’m not seeing is her sassy response. Here it is:
You’re telling me Google can (with Gemini) code an interactive multi-page website in minutes…
But Google sill makes me go through this incredibly frustrating process for simple tasks like downloading an image in a google doc? And countless other basic things
Priorities people!
#google #designsky
But Google sill makes me go through this incredibly frustrating process for simple tasks like downloading an image in a google doc? And countless other basic things
Priorities people!
#google #designsky
June 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
You’re telling me Google can (with Gemini) code an interactive multi-page website in minutes…
But Google sill makes me go through this incredibly frustrating process for simple tasks like downloading an image in a google doc? And countless other basic things
Priorities people!
#google #designsky
But Google sill makes me go through this incredibly frustrating process for simple tasks like downloading an image in a google doc? And countless other basic things
Priorities people!
#google #designsky
Ummmm trying to find another word to describe this other than just … super cool?
San Diego neighborhood makes ICE agents retreat
June 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Ummmm trying to find another word to describe this other than just … super cool?
Anyone have a good read-it-later article saving app?
Just want a way to send an article to bucket, then view that bucket later when I’m looking for articles to read.
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fut...
#designsky #pocket #read-it-later #journalism
Just want a way to send an article to bucket, then view that bucket later when I’m looking for articles to read.
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fut...
#designsky #pocket #read-it-later #journalism
Pocket is saying goodbye - What you need to know | Pocket Help
More information about the end of support for Pocket.
support.mozilla.org
May 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Anyone have a good read-it-later article saving app?
Just want a way to send an article to bucket, then view that bucket later when I’m looking for articles to read.
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fut...
#designsky #pocket #read-it-later #journalism
Just want a way to send an article to bucket, then view that bucket later when I’m looking for articles to read.
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fut...
#designsky #pocket #read-it-later #journalism
open.substack.com/pub/carly/p/...
Especially non-designers, please read this to put words to vibes.
“There’s a kind of energy to the pairing, but the dynamic raises a harder question: is this partnership about design as strategy, or design as PR? - @carlyayres.com #designsky
Especially non-designers, please read this to put words to vibes.
“There’s a kind of energy to the pairing, but the dynamic raises a harder question: is this partnership about design as strategy, or design as PR? - @carlyayres.com #designsky
Chat, are we back? Again?
OpenAI just paid $6.5 billion to acquire Jony Ive’s startup. The product? Still unclear. The message? Crystal.
open.substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
open.substack.com/pub/carly/p/...
Especially non-designers, please read this to put words to vibes.
“There’s a kind of energy to the pairing, but the dynamic raises a harder question: is this partnership about design as strategy, or design as PR? - @carlyayres.com #designsky
Especially non-designers, please read this to put words to vibes.
“There’s a kind of energy to the pairing, but the dynamic raises a harder question: is this partnership about design as strategy, or design as PR? - @carlyayres.com #designsky
@figma.com to #webflow? Yeh we’re just gonna copy and take you out
@figma.com to #adobeillustrator ? Yehhhh we’re just going to copy and take you out (we don’t need to be bought by you!)
#designsky
@figma.com to #adobeillustrator ? Yehhhh we’re just going to copy and take you out (we don’t need to be bought by you!)
#designsky
May 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@figma.com to #webflow? Yeh we’re just gonna copy and take you out
@figma.com to #adobeillustrator ? Yehhhh we’re just going to copy and take you out (we don’t need to be bought by you!)
#designsky
@figma.com to #adobeillustrator ? Yehhhh we’re just going to copy and take you out (we don’t need to be bought by you!)
#designsky
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks for hosting @janelle.posts.cv @andy.posts.cv ! Was fun reminiscing about the convos on posts
Just a little update on this - we’ve moved the location to a little coworking space on the second floor of the Perplexity building. I’ll be helping @janelle.posts.cv host and will bring some light refreshments!
Hi all — I’m putting on a Read.cv + Posts meetup during ConFig!
Just a really chill, laid-back meet with Posts people. Feel free to share to the community and register below. Excited to see some of y’all next week! ♥️
lu.ma/h8v38q2k
Just a really chill, laid-back meet with Posts people. Feel free to share to the community and register below. Excited to see some of y’all next week! ♥️
lu.ma/h8v38q2k
May 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thanks for hosting @janelle.posts.cv @andy.posts.cv ! Was fun reminiscing about the convos on posts
Attention attention attention
Tomorrow will be a big test on whether California will address its population declining housing shortage by building homes near transit, or shrink back beneath Texas and mathematically surrender the electoral college to Republicans for a decade.
darrellowens.substack.com/p/big-day-fo...
darrellowens.substack.com/p/big-day-fo...
Big Day for California Housing On Tuesday
An overview of the politics surrounding big zoning laws headed for committee tomorrow.
darrellowens.substack.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Attention attention attention
@oaklandside.bsky.social what’s taking soooooo long for these mayor results? It’s already Friday afternoon ⏱️
#oakland
#oakland
April 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
@oaklandside.bsky.social what’s taking soooooo long for these mayor results? It’s already Friday afternoon ⏱️
#oakland
#oakland
🍿🍿🍿
No winner in sight, but the leading candidates' backers say they're feeling good.
Taylor, Lee supporters hold out hope as grueling ballot count begins
No winner in sight, but the leading candidates' backers say they're feeling good.
oaklandside.org
April 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
🍿🍿🍿
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The time Larry David wasn’t happy with J.B. Smoove showing up late to his own party 🤣….this should’ve been an episode of Curb!
April 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The time Larry David wasn’t happy with J.B. Smoove showing up late to his own party 🤣….this should’ve been an episode of Curb!
Hey #designsky , can any recruiters help me with an honest portfolio / resume review?
After getting laid off for the 2nd time in a year, I'm back on the hunt and would love to know how a recruiter "scans" my application.
Willing to pay for an honest review #jobhunting #tech #productdesign #design
After getting laid off for the 2nd time in a year, I'm back on the hunt and would love to know how a recruiter "scans" my application.
Willing to pay for an honest review #jobhunting #tech #productdesign #design
Winston Struye
www.winstonstruye.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hey #designsky , can any recruiters help me with an honest portfolio / resume review?
After getting laid off for the 2nd time in a year, I'm back on the hunt and would love to know how a recruiter "scans" my application.
Willing to pay for an honest review #jobhunting #tech #productdesign #design
After getting laid off for the 2nd time in a year, I'm back on the hunt and would love to know how a recruiter "scans" my application.
Willing to pay for an honest review #jobhunting #tech #productdesign #design
Ahhhhh sharing this his cause it makes me happy to live in the Bay Area! People give this place crap but damn I feel lucky to live here
#bayarea #oakland #sanfrancisco @sfchronicle.com #food
The complete Top 100 list is out: See who came in at No. 1
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
#bayarea #oakland #sanfrancisco @sfchronicle.com #food
The complete Top 100 list is out: See who came in at No. 1
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
100 best restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, ranked
The San Francisco Chronicle’s restaurant critics rank the best places to eat in the Bay Area, from 100 to No. 1. See what’s on the list.
www.sfchronicle.com
April 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Ahhhhh sharing this his cause it makes me happy to live in the Bay Area! People give this place crap but damn I feel lucky to live here
#bayarea #oakland #sanfrancisco @sfchronicle.com #food
The complete Top 100 list is out: See who came in at No. 1
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
#bayarea #oakland #sanfrancisco @sfchronicle.com #food
The complete Top 100 list is out: See who came in at No. 1
www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...
Reposted by Winston from Oakland
Give me art where someone decided it needed to exist so much that they devoted a significant portion of their limited time on Earth to create it.
March 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Give me art where someone decided it needed to exist so much that they devoted a significant portion of their limited time on Earth to create it.