Ridd here 👋 I received this DM late last night…
The answer is “yes” 😬
I did stop publishing on Substack but I did not stop writing.
In fact… I think this is the best writing I’ve done in my entire career (admittedly, being hooked up to an idea engine like Dive Club is a bit of a cheat code though lol).
So I have 2 updates:
1 — I created a new home for my writing
My new /ideas page features articles that are jam-packed with insights from incredible designers. Here are a few of my favorites:
Will Figma become an awkward middle ground? (w/ Julius Tarng from Linear)
Introducing the AI systems designer (w/ Jordan Singer from Figma)
Positioning an independent design business (w/ CEO of OffMenu)
Scaling a culture of craft (w/ Airbnb’s former Chief Design Officer)
How to get promoted to Staff designer (w/ Kathy Zheng)
The secret to great storytelling (w/ Ian Wharton)
2 — I have a new weekly email
Each week I share a featured essay, an interview with an incredible designer, and hand-picked resources to help you grow in your career.
Over 10,000 designers receive it each Thursday and I think you’ll like it a lot :)
Click here if you want to get this week’s issue (it’s going to be about everything I learned from the founding designer of Arc).
Hope you’re doing well!
— Ridd