Sam Otis

Lead Designer @ Blend Interactive. Half designer, half front-end developer, and half artist.

[Sam Otis @sam_otis]

You don't need this book! But you might like it. I've been working on this project long enough that I'm super excited to get it in my hands. And now it's available for preorder!

Check out a preview here:
https://t.co/KDhhwMvTtf

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Life is too short for bad typography.

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I'm going to be creating a children's book! (hopefully) If you're into that sort of thing or just want to tag along, join my mailing list over here: https://t.co/gliKEoAMCT

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Dark mode is increasingly becoming a part of modern web design. But is it right for your new site? Blend's lead designer, @sam_otis, talks through the benefits and potential pitfalls.
https://t.co/UOovjRrbPl

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I have no time to play games these days, but this one looks beautiful. https://t.co/zQq78hBOjL

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Sometimes it is hard to tell real-life from satire.

Should I be laughing?

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Do you remember when every website on the internet had a COVID alert at the top and a cookie disclosure at the bottom?

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@davatron5000 Haha! I believe they call that, “Using your resources.”

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@deane_barker Oh great. Now I’m not even sure that I’m real. 😄

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@michaelregina Being the worst is a lofty goal!
...Following you progress is inspiring. You’ve got this!

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Fireflies in a jar! Playing with some color variations. Which one do you like best? #lightningbugs #inabottle #digitalillustration #fireflies

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@deane_barker Wacom drawing tablets have had a similar dilemma. I have one 10+ years old. Hardware still solid. Driver support becomes the limiting factor.

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@kateparsonstv You may be describing my current week “off”.

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This is inspiring! - Drawing on the good, even in bad times | CBC News https://t.co/OMsgn7WOxL

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SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES - Who said this was a good idea again?
#augustinspired #augustinspired2020 #astronautart #spacewalk #flipflops #deepspace

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UNLIKELY FRIENDS - I’m sure they have a lot to talk about. #augustinspired #augustinspired2020 #beardrawing #salmondrawing #digitalinking #northwestart #nativeart #wildlifeart

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AFTER A HARD DAY’S WORK - Time to relax! #augustinspired #augustinspired2020 #kidlitart #afterschool

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Due to these unprecedented times, August has been unilaterally extended. Thank you. #augustinspired2020

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Kind of looking forward to when 2020 is hindsight.

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Jacob Vance's Accident Fund https://t.co/ty7oJo2TJh