I'm creating design tools and resources at my studio, @overlayz. Additionally, I share a weekly newsletter about my learning, the design, development, gaming, and art world.
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I'm creating design tools and resources at my studio, @overlayz. Additionally, I share a weekly newsletter about my learning, the design, development, gaming, and art world.
ISSUE #34 ⢠JUL 11, 2025 AI Makes It Look Good. Craft Makes It Matter Lately, our feeds are flooded with stunning AI-generated clipsâcinematic anime intros, neon cityscapes, and fake trailers. They look polished, but feel hollow. Because while AI can produce perfect vibes in seconds, it often misses the pulse of real storytelling: intention, struggle, and care. AI is a powerful toolâit breaks creative barriers and empowers beginners to make beautiful things. But it shortcuts the messy process...
ISSUE #33 ⢠APR 18, 2025 Modern Life is a Beautiful Cage Weâre all familiar with the cycle: work long hours, rush through meals, sleep less, and wait for weekends or retirement to truly live. I used to follow this rhythm too, but eventually, I started questioning if this is how life should be. It felt like survival, not living. In my latest post, I share how I began noticing this trap and how stepping away from it allowed me to build a life Iâm truly proud of. Today, I work from my own indie...
ISSUE #32 ⢠FEB 28, 2025 Knowing How to Draw a Rectangle Is EasyâKnowing When Is the Challenge A few years ago, I thought mastery was all about learning skillsâpracticing techniques, following tutorials, and perfecting execution. But when I faced a challenge where my usual methods didnât work, I realized knowing how to do something wasnât enough. True expertise comes from understanding when and why to use a skill. This applies to every field. A designer who knows software tools but lacks...