🤖 Of art and algorithms

[logo] How to start dabbling in generative art, graphic designers reimagine the covers of classic books, and a new productivity hack that wants you to ditch your to-do list [hero-image] Art by [Martin Naumann]( “Generative art is a form of art that is either completely or partially created using an autonomous system. This system can be represented by any kind of algorithm: mathematical, mechanical, or biological.” Designers, did you know there are a plethora of online tools to help you create intricate, digital patterns almost instantly? Over on the blog, our friends at Everypixel shared [a list of these resources]( with the community, along with [a basic overview of algorithmic art forms](. Generative art has come a long way since its inception (one of the earliest examples being the ordinary kaleidoscope!) and now we’re observing the medium in full bloom. Designers have a litany of software options at their disposal to create an infinite variety of patterns—with very minimal effort. So, if you’re interested in dabbling in generative art, be sure to head on over to our [full blog post]( for a quick introduction, plus a list of online tools for you to explore. Get designing, friends! ■Sponsored Mentor the next generation of designers & get paid doing it Our mentor community is the biggest strength of our UI/UX course. Many students agree that their mentor had the largest effect in their transition to design. If you are as passionate about mentoring as you are about design, [we’d love to hear from you.]( [Mentor the next generation of designers & get paid doing it]( We love it when our creative community tries their hand at reimagining iconic designs of our time. Recently on the Dribbble blog we featured designers’ fresh takes on the [covers of 15 classic books](—from the likes of The Great Gatsby, Harry Potter, The Alchemist, and plenty of other literary mainstays. The result? A beautiful collection of alternate covers that shine a different light upon beloved stories. Make sure you check out our [complete blog post]( to see our [entire gallery]( of these delightful interpretations from the Dribbble community! ■“One of the biggest productivity revelations I had in the last 15 years while working freelance, and trying to juggle a million different projects, was to work directly from a calendar.” Want to get stuff done? We all do. If you’re looking for a new technique, try ditching your to-do list, and open up your calendar instead. Jason Chatfield, freelance cartoonist & writer for The New Yorker, shares his tried-and-true [productivity hacks]( on the Dribbble blog, and he encourages every creative professional to give it a try. Along with a time-sensitive approach that makes use of a visual calendar, Jason offers tips for [managing your task schedule]( based on what clicks with your individual working style: “Be aware of your own individual habits and energy patterns. If you’re more focused and creative in the morning, schedule your creative tasks for then. If you’re more productive in the afternoon, switch to then.” Whether you’re a freelancer or full-time creative, setting your own deadlines is [an invaluable skill]( to cultivate, so give Jason’s approach a try if you’re endeavoring to get your task list wrangled. According to Jason, working from a calendar has helped keep himself accountable—and get even more accomplished. Be sure take a look at Jason’s [fully detailed run-down]( over on the Dribbble blog! ■What else we’re reading - Love it or hate it—and whether you’re one to make it or break it—get a [history of the grid]( as one of design’s most-used tools throughout the ages. - Could you direct us to a new redesign, please? It just so happens that Pentagram reworked the [identity for Waze](, the user-friendly, Google-owned navigation app. - At long last the state of Mississippi has voted to remove the Confederate battle emblem from its flag, however the plan for a replacement design has seemingly [already run afoul]( of vexillology best practices. - Hold onto your VHS cassettes and your nostalgia, children of the 80s and 90s—you can visualize the [meteoric rise and precipitous fall]( of one-time rental giant Blockbuster Video. - Get your iOS devices all fired up, folks—the winners of the [2020 Apple Design Awards]( have been announced. You elected to receive Courtside emails. No longer interested? [Unsubscribe]( or [manage your subscriptions](. Dribbble Holdings Ltd. [• 524 Yates St. • Victoria, BC V8W1K8, Canada]( [hero-image]