David Brown

So hang on…. Trump is going to offer to open up FUKKIN ALASKA TO THE RUSSIANS??

Wow. Let’s see republicans defend this

Hand‑Drawn = High‑Tech: Why Imperfection Is the Ultimate Design Signal In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic.

My latest from Trajectory:

In a world of AI‑polished perfection, human-made marks are the new flex. A look at why sketchy, scribbly, hand-drawn design isn’t just charming — it’s strategic.

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Not sure how to feel about Johnny Damon looking like the guy from The War On Drugs

I ❤️ our fresh water oceans.

I ❤️ our fresh water oceans.

Designing the Multiverse: Barbie, But Bauhaus What if the world’s most iconic fashion doll graduated from the Bauhaus School of Design?

Designing the Multiverse no. 2: Barbie, But Bauhaus.

What if the world's most iconic fashion doll graduated from the Bauhaus School of Design?

My latest from Trajectory 👇

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Note the retro 1982 red Panasonic pencil sharpener. Thanks Uncle Al, RIP.

This is a perfect day for me.

Drawing new @planetjoey.bsky.social comics on the deck overlooking Lake Nipissing/Callander Bay with the doggo.

Hey new followers, just FYI I also draw a comic strip in my spare time.

You’re invited to follow @planetjoey.bsky.social!

Read the full archive at planetjoey.ca!

Listen to Kara.

🌲 Evergreen 🌲

NEW released statement from the family of VICTIM, Virginia Guiffre 😢😢

Glad you enjoyed, Nora!

This was a wonderful morning coffee read. Thinking about a technical illustrator I know and how Lorenzifests go on longer than you anticipate…

Thanks LOLOL 🙏🙏🙏

Dear David ("certified Map Guy™"😄), this is a great story. While I can't really speak for the entire water sector, I'm pretty sure all would forgive you for the typo because this graphic is so effective. It actually is perfect!

#workhard #livelong #teachwell

Youll remember Kevin O'leary as the guy who wanted to prenegotiate a deal with the US for us to become a 51st state

Orbit30: Havin' a Baby (2002) A playful, personal design that helped welcome our son—and won a national award along the way.

Orbit30: A playful, personal design that helped welcome our son — and won a national award.

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Orbit30: The Mug That’s Never Held Coffee The story about the classic Apple Computer mug that has adorned my desk(s) for thirty years

Orbit30: The story behind the classic rainbow Apple Computer mug that has adorned my desk(s) for 30 years.

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That time I auditioned for Charlie Brown How a bucket list role helped me find my voice — and eventually, my directorial path

I do musical theatre on the side.

It was a journey that happened completely by accident.

This is the story about the time I scored my first lead role on the stage at the age of 47.

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Orbit30: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Scrum What a freelancer freeze, a daily ritual, and a sandwich bribe taught me about creative team culture.

My favourite instalment of Orbit30 so far. I had fun looking back and writing this one.

Two friends/colleagues from this team have passed away in the past two years 😢

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Rapid Reaction: Apple’s “a” Game Needs Work A friendly plea to Cupertino: fix the single-storey ‘a’ before we lose our minds

I use Apple’s iNote app daily and this will never stop bugging the shit out of me.

Please fix.

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Designing the Revolution: How Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Turned Political Branding on Its Head What happens when the left borrows the playbook of populism — and hands it to a designer?

What happens when the left borrows the right’s populist playbook for once.

And hands it to a designer.

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Orbit30: The Unexpected Afterlife of a Textbook Graphic How a humble educational graphic about the Great Lakes quietly became my most-seen work.

That Great Lakes graphic?

Yeah, I did that.

Here’s the story in the latest instalment of Orbit30:

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Designing the Multiverse: When Google Wore a Dust Jacket What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as a 1950s encyclopedia set? A speculative design experiment where playful "what ifs" reveal surprisingly real insights.

What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as an encyclopedia set in the 1950s?

Here’s the first in my ongoing series Designing the Multiverse: open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...

The Dispatch: Brand Currents & Creative Horizons The studio recharges lakeside after a busy first half; fresh campaigns, personal commissions, and a dive into brand multiverses await.

An update from Orbit after Q2 from the lake, on the latest Trajectory

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Designing the Multiverse: When Google Wore a Dust Jacket What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as a 1950s encyclopedia set? A speculative design experiment where playful "what ifs" reveal surprisingly real insights.

The latest from Trajectory...

Designing the Multiverse: What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as a 1950s encyclopedia set? A speculative design experiment where playful "what ifs" reveal surprisingly real insights.

orbitstudios.substack.com/p/designing-...

DesignNova: The Logo That Launched a Thousand Dreams How NASA’s “worm” logo became a timeless symbol of innovation, optimism, and design clarity.

Earlier this week, I explored the NASA "worm" logo in the latest edition of my DesignNova feature on Trajectory, where I look at the stories and secrets behind the biggest global brands.

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Designing the Multiverse: When Google Wore a Dust Jacket What if the world’s most powerful search engine launched as a 1950s encyclopedia set? A speculative design experiment where playful "what ifs" reveal surprisingly real insights.

The latest from Trajectory is a new feature I'm calling Designing the Multiverse.

First up: imagining Google as an encyclopedia set in 1953.

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In my latest DesignNova series, I look at the logo that launched a thousand dreams.

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