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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​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.
ISSUE #32 • FEB 28, 2025 Knowing How to Draw a Rectangle Is Easy—Knowing When Is the Challenge A few years ago, I thought mastery was all about learning skills—practicing techniques, following tutorials, and perfecting execution. But when I faced a challenge where my usual methods didn’t work, I realized knowing how to do something wasn’t 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...
ISSUE #31 • Feb 14, 2025 My X/Twitter Account Was Hacked – Here’s What I Learned I wanted to share something important that happened last week. My social media account was hacked, and it was a wake-up call for me to tighten up my online security. I’m sharing this not to alarm anyone, but to help you stay vigilant and avoid falling into the same trap. It all started when I noticed a strange post on my profile—something about “coin” that I never wrote. My bio had changed, and a few of my posts...
ISSUE #30 • FEB 7, 2024 How Thoughtful Motion Design Transforms Digital Interactions As designers, we don’t just explore apps because we need them—we do it because we’re fascinated by how they look, feel, and move. I remember our team once getting completely caught up in a discussion about an app called "How We Feel". Someone said, “The way it uses animations to guide you through logging your emotions—it’s so intuitive and calming!” And they were right. Apps like this don’t just stand out...