Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦

Designer. Illustrator. Lover of all things snowy or sunny. 🏔️ Proud Mom to cute humans and even cuter dogs. Pet shelter adoption volunteer.

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

Looking forward to watching as much as I can online!

[Howard Pinsky @Pinsky]

Can't wait to see everyone in LA next week! @AdobeMAX is going to be incredible!

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

@Pinsky @amyhoodlum Looking forward to it!

[Howard Pinsky @Pinsky]

Accessibility has been a big topic over the last 24 hours – and rightly so. https://t.co/zgaDlY95XV

As designers, a key part of our job is making sure our work is clear, legible, and enjoyable – for everyone – the moment it’s seen.

Many early examples of Apple’s new Liquid Glass design system appear to miss that mark – and as an active beta tester, some of it has left me scratching my head.

However 👀

After watching their “Meet Liquid Glass” deep dive, their team is incredibly excited and passionate about this direction (as am I), and I’m convinced what we’re seeing now isn’t a true representation of the final product we’ll see in the Fall.

“Its primary goal is to remain visually clear, differing to the content underneath… constantly, subtly changing to ensure legibility.” - Shubham Kedia, Human Interface Designer, Apple

Shubham emphasizes that effects like shadows “become more prominent to create additional separation” and that “the amount of tint and the dynamic range shift to always ensure buttons remain legible.”

It’s clear (no pun intended) that Apple understands the unique design challenges that come along with this new system, and also the need to make it as accessible as possible – which leads me to further believe that these experiences will shine once released to the general public.

I'm excited to see companies like Apple embrace material and depth again in a world long dominated by flat design.

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

Sharing my @runwayml explorations with Layout Sketch for Gen-4 references soon.

[Runway @runwayml]

Introducing Layout Sketch for Gen-4 References.

Start from a blank canvas or draw on top of an existing image to add new elements and compositions.

Available now for all plans.

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

Great message: Be the person who helps. Just one person can make a difference.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

After Lane Bounds finally got the elderly dog off the streets, she found out the previous owners did not want the gentle dog back.

“If you see an animal in need of help,” Bounds said, “be the person to help.”
https://t.co/vlZjuYpIFV

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

@Pinsky @Franz94889424 I miss the Friday Masterclass sessions that were online. I think in person events are nice, but the online community is so important.

[Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar]

Congratulations to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for being ranked the world's #1 hospital. Thank you to all the dedicated staff and medical professionals for establishing the standard for healthcare worldwide.

https://t.co/NglOAx22dF

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

@Pinsky Have a great trip. Excited to hear the new ideas. I miss the “old” Adobe Live weekly schedule—especially the Friday Adobe Masterclass sessions.

[Fast Company @FastCompany]

In states with a higher cost of living, like California and New York, the annual income required to ensure childcare is affordable is over $250,000. https://t.co/QCzmCuKBBg

[MN State Patrol @MnDPS_MSP]

The @NWSTwinCities is forecasting snow tonight and tomorrow. That means slick roads! Check https://t.co/AOQI2lO7cB and remember:
•Slow down
•Be patient with snowplows
•Turn on your headlights
•Wear your seat belt
•Put distractions away
•Pack an emergency kit
#mnwx

[Katherine Clark @WhipKClark]

It's been a week, and Trump has already:

Shut down https://t.co/qwBDJc1E0M

Pardoned anti-abortion extremists convicted of harassing women

Stopped international organizations from promoting or providing abortion care

Bragged about his responsibility for taking down Roe

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

@Pinsky Looking forward to hearing what you think.

[Katherine Clark @WhipKClark]

Just hours after taking the oath of office, Donald Trump took down https://t.co/mM8VKA42q2 — a website to help women find health care and understand their rights.

They’re wasting no time assaulting freedom.

[The Associated Press @AP]

“I had a woman say to me, just know you will never be enough, but you can know the value of your worth if you just put down the measuring stick," Moore said in her acceptance speech. https://t.co/YeVF05fsms

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

Listening to a post on baseball makes me think of summer. And that is a welcome break from the cold of January.

[Scott Simon @nprscottsimon]

We read lyrical columns by Shirley Povich on Gehrig's goodbye and Don Larsen's perfection. Classics on deadline. https://t.co/H2HXTGJOGf

[Chris Olson 🇨🇦💙🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @ChriscocoOlson]

@Pinsky How about Froggy Mercury?

[Joe G @EastEndJoe]

In case you didn’t know.

[Saturday Night Live @nbcsnl]

Kamala Harris talks to Kamala Harris

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

It’s time, President Bush. Your father was a champion for Puerto Rico statehood and viewed as a hero by the Puerto Rican people. Please stand up for them now.

RETWEET if you think George Bush should endorse Kamala Harris!