Well its March 214th… at least that’s what it feels like. Another two months have passed into the working-from-home-during-a-pandemic scenario, and for the most part, we’ve found a rhythm. A slow, lethargic rhythm, but a rhythm nonetheless. It’s left, as you’ll observe by the categories below, a lot of time for reading.
Good Reads
How to create a useful brand style guide for your clients by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
Stories in the Shine by Mickie Meinhardt on the Bitter Southerner.
The Cunningest Compounders of Beverages: The Hidden History of African-Americans Behind the Bar by David Wondrich on the Bitter Southerner.
Pricing Freelance Projects by Tom Hirst.
The recipe for personal brand success: 6 ingredients every creative needs by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
How to use color to evoke powerful emotions in your design by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
There is no wellness without anti-racism by Courtney Robinson and Uzma Chowdhury on Bon Appetit.
How to grow your own food, even if you don’t have a garden by Aliza Abarbanel on Bon Appetit.
How to think smart about your downtime by Christian Jarrett on 99u.
Will plant-based protein save the world? by Sophia Hampton on Bon Appetit.
5 TED Talks that will make you a better designer by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
Stumbling blocks and obstacles: how to overcome creative ruts by Tina Essmaker on 99u.
Jokes aside, is the new Space Force logo any good? 5 design experts way in by Lilly Smith on Fast Company.
The beginner’s guide to product packaging by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
7 reasons why now is the time to hire junior designers by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
Asking for a friend: how do you learn to manage people? by Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur on 99u.
5 reasons why creatives need alone time to thrive by Renee Fleck on dribbble.
35 lessons from our quarantine kitchens on Bon Appetit.
10 online design tools you never knew you needed by Vera Vashkovska on dribbble.
Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful by Tara Haelle on Medium.
How to make money — focus on who you serve by The Hell Yeah Group.
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
Worth Watching
JD’s Appletini from Scrubs AND a craft DIY version from How to Drink
I love that cheesy cocktails from the 90s with bad reputations are finally getting the craft cocktail treatment. Also, Scrubs. That is all.
How America can leave fossil fuels behind, in one chart from Vox
Saving our planet from the effects of global warming has often been painted as up to an individual’s actions. This video shows how decisive, political action and an intentional overhaul of our existing infrastructure is not only possible but much more effective.
Invisible Hands on the Bitter Southerner
This intimate film follows a group of Mexican seasonal laborers in South Carolina, following them through their day to day routine. It’s an eye-opening look at the people that harvest our food for us.
How to start your home bar from How to Drink
If you love cocktails, you’ve probably wondered what is the ideal way to start a bar at home. The short answer: there isn’t. However, Greg from HTD offers a unique approach to figure out how to start a home bar that is right for you.
Worthwhile Bites & Sips
Cubanos ATL in Sandy Springs, GA
Legit Cuban sandwiches in an adorable tiny home. What else is there to say?
Rev Coffee Roasters in Smyrna, GA
Tasty cold brew in a hipster automotive repair shop turned coffee shop.