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.
#33 - Modern Life is a Beautiful Cage đź’ˇ
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​Vijay Verma
from designletter.co
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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