On the Inevitability of Design Changing Forever

Three scenarios for the future of graphic design — and your work

Feb 2 • Andrew Boardman

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December 2025

In Defense of Rest and Resetting

Non-activity and reorganization as preparation for the year ahead.

Dec 29, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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November 2025

In Praise of Boring (Design)

On being and being boring in the midst of making. (Not AI generated, I promise.)

Nov 24, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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October 2025

The Time for Yourself is Now

Why now is the moment for designers to build their own path

Oct 21, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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Wild Life

On coaching, creation, and that one question that won’t go away: What else should I have done?

Oct 13, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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September 2025

The Beauty and Power of Mr. Tambourine Man

On excellence, chaos, and the quiet work that holds it all together

Sep 15, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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Where I’m Heading

Notes on growth, struggle and the next stage of this newsletter; plus *going paid*

Sep 1, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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August 2025

Keep Moving

The map is already drawn.

Aug 18, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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Stop Waiting to Be Picked for a Design Job

Why now might be the perfect time to stop applying and start building.

Aug 11, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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Words Will Win

Why the next five years of design may look less like photography and more like typography

Aug 4, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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July 2025

Design without Photography

On letting go of the lens.

Jul 28, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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Against Photography

Toward a post-photographic design ethic

Jul 14, 2025 • Andrew Boardman

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