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It's with a heavy heart that we announce that we're going to be saying farewell to the show. We talk through why we wanted to do the show in the first place, and making the difficult decision to end it after 8 years.Show Notes Read the farewell letter on our website Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we are joined by best friend of the show, Matthaeus Krenn to go deep on Apple's Vision Pro. Sponsors GuideGuide: A plugin for powerful guides and grids in your favorite tools. Get 20% off with the promo code "layoutfm". Show Notes Matthaeus KrennVROSMastodonRecommendations Electric mosquito racketApple Watch Leather Link BandBelkin BoostCharge ProSiloBolia.com Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we go over what we think Apple will announce at WWDC and capture our thoughts on Apple's much-rumored upcoming VR headset, ahead of the event in two weeks. Sponsors GuideGuide: A plugin for powerful guides and grids in your favorite tools. Get 20% off with the promo code "layoutfm". Follow Up Frederique MattiLogic Pro for iPadFinal Cut Pro for iPadShow Notes WWDC 2023PSVR2Recommendations PortalBeef Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week, Rafa is joined by special guest Frederique Matti, to talk about her move away from tech into art. Sponsors GuideGuide: A plugin for powerful guides and grids in your favorite tools. Get 20% off with the promo code "layoutfm".,Userbit: Everything your UX team needs to understand users and make smart product decisions. Follow Up Layout 186: Photoshop for Motorcycles (feat. Frederique Matti)Illustrator for iPadProcreateApple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPadShow Notes Frederique MattiFreddie’s StoreTwitterBlueskyPosts.CVMastodonInstagramRecommendations HBO’s Succession PodcastStar Wars Jedi: Survivor™Relive the Story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — NintendoZelda: Breath of the Wild - The Story Before Tears of the Kingdom (Lore Recap) — Zeltik Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week, Kevin talks about his experiences learning 3D modelling and switching from Cinema 4D to Blender. Sponsors Userbit: Everything your UX team needs to understand users and make smart product decisions. Show Notes Kevin's rendersArthur's Nosh BarAesop BottleBathroomIce Cream ShopIce Cream ContaineriPhone 14 Pro BackiPhone 14 Pro Front10 years later and I still think about this blog post daily, and I haven't used #000 for anything (except text) sinceCinema 4DGrayscale Gorilla3D for DesignersBlenderAesop, the Cult-Favorite Skin Care Brand, Will Be Acquired by L’Oréal — The New York TimesIvorySketch One Layer ChallengeAdam Whitcroft's Apollo iconRecommendations Men’s Tree Dasher 2Sleeve 2 Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about the vibe shift in the technology industry, how it affected us and our advice for designers. Sponsors Userbit: Everything your UX team needs to understand users and make smart product decisions. Follow Up S-GPTWWDC2023Tripsy Promo CodeShow Notes Recommendations Dark Matter, by Blake CrouchMake Something Wonderful: Steve JobsMike MatasDoes your Flag Fail? Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about our feelings about AI and ChatGPT. Sponsors Tripsy: All you need for a safe and organized trip. Get 30% off the yearly plan with this link. Show Notes AIChatGPTOpenAIMidjourneyWe ❤️ NYCThe Last of UsRecommendations Presentable by Victor KernesPSVR 2 Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

We're back! This week we catch up on what happened in our lives since the last episode and talk about our plans for season 3 of the show.Show Notes Hand Mirror, post-launch updateHand MirrorApp Store‘Hand Mirror’ is a must-have macOS utility that adds a one-click camera check to your menu barHand Mirror makes the best use of Apple’s MacBook notch that I’ve seen — The VergeKevin’s tripKevin's InstagramFujifilm X-T5Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 LM WR LensHiDockHiDock’s WebsiteSparkleHiDock lets you tweak your Mac's Dock for multiple displays — Six ColorsThis Mac app lets you link different Dock settings to different display setups — 9to5MachiDock — 512PixelsRafa works at Sketch now!Recommendations Recursion, by Blake CrouchDark MatterApple TV+ announces “Dark Matter” series adaptation with Joel Edgerton set to starPostsFrom Bing to Sydney Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week is launch week for Rafa! We talk about all of the details behind the new version of Hand Mirror. Sponsors Fable: Fable helps companies build inclusive products,Hypermatic : Premium Figma plugins that turn design teams into superhumans Show Notes Hand MirrorWebsiteApp StoreTwitter thread with design detailsRecommendations The RehearsalStill Watching PodcastConvert Video Shortcut Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about Kevin's camera purchase, Panic's Playdate and Rafa gives us an update on Handmirror. Sponsors Fable: Fable helps companies build inclusive products,Hypermatic : Premium Figma plugins that turn design teams into superhumans Follow Up Camera updateFujifilm X-T5Peak Design Cuff StrapPeak Design Slide StrapLeica “Default” neck strapLeica “thick” rope strapPlaydatePanicShow Notes Hand Mirror Test Flight linkThe White LotusRecommendations Camera SizeA historical view on the Metropolitan Apple Watch faceGod of War: Ragnorok Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

2 weeks makes the world of a difference. We share our updated takes on the ongoing Twitter saga, Kevin continues to obsessively research cameras and Rafa talks about his work on Hand Mirror. Sponsors Fable: Fable helps companies build inclusive products,Hypermatic : Premium Figma plugins that turn design teams into superhumans Follow Up Kevin continues to research camerasElon goes hardcoreRewindShow Notes Hand MirrorRecommendations Joe Allam on YouTubeDecoding TVHorror moviesThe Black PhoneThe InnocentsBarbarian (don’t look up anything)Speak No Evil Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we inevitably talk about Twitter, discuss Rewind—the search engine for your life, and finally briefly touch on why seemingly everyone hates Humane. Sponsors Hypermatic : Premium Figma plugins that turn design teams into superhumans,Fable: Fable helps companies build inclusive products Show Notes Inside Twitter's product roadmap under MuskRewindHumaneKen KociendaRecommendations 'Andor' on Disney+'Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer story' on Netflix Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about our experience hanging out together in person in Portugal last week, discuss the ideal camera now that we're spoiled by iPhones, in a shocking turn of events Rafa gets a new Apple product and finally we discuss the Sketch layoffs. Sponsors Fable: Fable helps companies build inclusive products,Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Show Notes Trip to Portugal!Photo of usOlympus OMD-EM 10 Mark IISony A7IVArun Venkatesan’s photography styleApple Watch UltraSketch LayoffsLayout episode 161: Interview with PieterRecommendations marco.fyiSure SureSuperlayer Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we deep dive into designing for the Dynamic Island and discuss our thoughts on the Google Event announcements. Sponsors Fable: Fable helps companies build inclusive products,Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Follow Up Dynamic IslandDynamic Island HIGDynamic Island regions graphicAirPods Pro (2nd Generation)Apple Watch UltraShow Notes Google EventPixel Phone 7, 7 ProPixel WatchPixel TabletPixel BudsRecommendations Shining GirlsXIV WallpapersEcobee Smart Thermostat Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about Figma being acquired by Adobe, and give our thoughts on the new iPhone 14 Pro after using it for a few days. Sponsors Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Follow Up SingYu Lam gives feedback on Material YouDave’s “The Material You You Are” is such a better titleShow Notes Adobe acquires FigmaRafa’s tweetDarin’s tweet“Figma is not a design tool”iPhone 14 Pro impressionsOld man yells at islandKen’s threadKevin’s tweetDave’s imageSebastian’s tweets: 1, 2Backlash against taking credit?Chan’s tweetChad’s tweetRecommendations Japandi LivingAutomating Elgato Key Lights Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about Apple's latest announcements: the Apple Watch Ultra and the iPhone 14 Pro. Sponsors Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Show Notes Apple Watch UltraHodinkee's first look at the Apple Watch UltraiPhone 14 ProRecommendations Light and MagicNew CSS ResetMedium articleThe Steve Jobs ArchiveChris Coyier's thread Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we discuss the new Gmail Redesign and Kevin gives his review of After Steve. Sponsors Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Show Notes Gmail RedesignMaterial YouAfter SteveRecommendations HomieThe Bear Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we talk about launching Along and give an update on Kevin's adoption of lock screen widgets. Sponsors Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Follow Up UntilShow Notes AlongRecommendations ArcStation™ Pro GaN 352 Dual USB-C Wall ChargerArcStation™ Pro 40W Wall ChargerSketch 101 Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

As promised, this week Rafa gives us his first impressions of Stage Manager in macOS Ventura. Sponsors Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Show Notes macOS VenturaXKCD StandardsRecommendations Crouton appMoment’s Magsafe accessories Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)

This week we dive deeper into the launch of Until, Kevin's newly released app for iOS and watchOS. Sponsors Zeplin: Figma faster with Zeplin. Eliminate time spent on design file prep by using Zeplin flows and streamline developer handoff thanks to their screen-by-screen version control. Show Notes Until websiteUntil on the App StoreRecommendations GridWill’s WallpaperAaron Van de Wijenberg Hosts Kevin Clark (@vernalkick) Rafael Conde (@rafahari)