Michael E. Smith

design @Reforge • kids book illustrator @dadsigner • community builder at R5 Co-lab • alumni & coach @alt_MBA.

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@AdamVazquez @jvandame3 Hopefully, for you, it's for the Phillies this time...

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@ShelbyMcGuigs Here was today’s

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@joshuamauldin 🙋‍♂️

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@thisisming @reforge @JonathanHillis @crystalwidjaja @ShaunMClowes Issa good one. Can't wait to hear what you think!

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@ugmonk @vanschneider @mymind I've had their site open for a couple days now. Trying to decide which plan is worth it?
Which device(s) do you use it the most on?

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@ugmonk Email myself, writing it in a notebook I'm always carrying, Notion if it needs more context.

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Things A Designer Should Know • 4/99

To grow, the path often will look like: Observe → Copy → Learn → Do your own thing.

#99TDSK

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Working on a 2022 project based on Michael Sorkin’s “250 Things an Architect Should Know” (thanks @99piorg for making me aware).

A few days/week I’ll post a thing a designer should know (it’ll be function agnostic so print, brand, product, etc. will all be covered).

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@bbalfour Impressive. Still waiting for my 2/6 moment!

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

ok, I caved. Wordle is really fun.

(I will not be posting my squares or streak.)

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Things A Designer Should Know • 3/99

Your first design or idea is rarely your best.

#99TDSK

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Working on a 2022 project based on Michael Sorkin’s “250 Things an Architect Should Know” (thanks @99piorg for making me aware).

A few days/week I’ll post a thing a designer should know (it’ll be function agnostic so print, brand, product, etc. will all be covered).

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

What (from this pile) should I read next?

If not pictured, what else should I put on my list?

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Things A Designer Should Know • 2/99

How to read the markings on a ruler.

#99TDSK

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Working on a 2022 project based on Michael Sorkin’s “250 Things an Architect Should Know” (thanks @99piorg for making me aware).

A few days/week I’ll post a thing a designer should know (it’ll be function agnostic so print, brand, product, etc. will all be covered).

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Things A Designer Should Know • 1/99

Inspiration rarely strikes when you need it to, start without it anyway.

#99TDSK

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@andrewchen @fishmanaf Barnes and Noble near King of Prussia, PA. They had 3 copies.

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

I’m not a tech influencer, but I did design a bookmark that was placed in a bunch of these.

Thanks to my local B&N for allowing me to hold one like @fishmanaf. Well done on the book @andrewchen!

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

Working on a 2022 project based on Michael Sorkin’s “250 Things an Architect Should Know” (thanks @99piorg for making me aware).

A few days/week I’ll post a thing a designer should know (it’ll be function agnostic so print, brand, product, etc. will all be covered).

[Dadsigner @dadsigner]

We're Live!
I need your help to bring this new book to life, watch the video and then click on the link to support!
https://t.co/AkpQ5Ggdg6

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

@jayclouse Start with this book “Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design” by Chip Kidd. It’ll teach you the fundamentals and then follow the other responses here on practice and tooling.

[Michael E. Smith @mesmithdesign]

What a time to be a part of such an awesome company!

[Brian Balfour @bbalfour]

😃 I'm excited to announce @reforge has raised $21M from @andrewchen and @illscience at @a16z along with a group of product, eng, marketing, data, and design leaders...

Full Story -> https://t.co/yR6ujiG9UP

🧵 On where we've been and what is next 👇