Five Links #52
Hey folks,
As I hit send on the 52nd edition of this newsletter I’ve realised it’s a little over a year since I started publishing this weekly.
Thanks for sticking around. If you enjoy it or find a link helpful, please share it with anyone that might be interested.
As ever, feel free to reply and say hello or forward an interesting link you’ve found.
Dave
Absorbing
Five links for your inbox from this week.
1. Modern Font Stacks
“System font stack CSS organized by typeface classification for every modern OS. The fastest fonts available. No downloading, no layout shifts, no flashes — just instant renders.”
2. Neurodivergent-friendly instructions
Ettie Bailey-King shares a great tip for giving neurodivergent-friendly instructions in this short article.
3. Abstract
“Abstract 3d graphics for digital designers who want to make their projects look great.”
4. The Dry Dispatch
The UK’s first magazine for sober and sober-curious people. From Katy Cowan, the founder of Creative Boom.
5. How to block ChatGPT from using your website content
This isn’t comprehensive, but it’s worth a read if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of ‘AI’ companies using your content for their training models.
Projects + other things
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I’m now offering Power Hours, a simple, low-risk way to get an outside perspective on your website.
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I recently revoked my 1% For The Planet membership. I’m continuing to donate 1% of my business’ turnover, but this will now be split between projects that take action against climate change and [organisations that fight muscular dystrophy](https://davesmyth.studio/giving ?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=ds).
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I’m currently booking projects from June onwards. Get in touch if there’s a project you would like to discuss.
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My Unoffice Hours are available every other Wednesday. Next slot: 17th May.
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Until next time,
Dave