Joey Banks
@joeyabanks.me
Independent design systems designer. 📐 Now @ Baseline, prev. Webflow, Twitter, & Figma. I love making the things that help others do their thing. 👋 baselinedesign.com 📬 newsletter.baselinedesign.com
This video from @joeyabanks.me shows a pretty compelling use of an MCP in Figma. Legit time savings without outsourcing your problem solving/creativity to a robot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwUC...
The MCP Tool That’s Changing How I Use Figma
YouTube video by joeyabanks
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macOS Tahoe reverses the Finder icon for the first time in decades, and I actually don’t *think* it’s something we’ll see changed back. It used to show someone looking at the Mac. The screen was blue, but now the person is, and it feels like a small but intentional shift in focus toward the user.
Just published a recreation of Apple’s Liquid Glass style on the @figma.com Community! It’s fully editable and built using native Figma effects. Phew, I’ve got a lot to learn about this new style, but this was a really fun one to practice! 🤓 www.figma.com/community/fi...
iOS 26 Liquid Glass Buttons | Figma
Hi, all! 👋 I practiced recreated Apple’s new iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 button styles using Figma, complete with their new Liquid Glass material. These buttons are fully editable and use native Figma effect...
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An in-depth post from @sdw.bsky.social on the history of iOS’ design evolution, concluding with his own ideas of what might come next in the rumoured Apple ecosystem redesign:
Physicality: the new age of UI
There’s a lot of rumors of a big impending UI redesign from Apple. Let’s imagine what’s (or what could be) next for the design of iPhones, Macs and iPads.
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Quiet tech is the best kind of tech. Finally got my @usetrmnl.com setup on the wall this morning! Minimal, useful, and out of the way. 🌤️🪴
Woohoo, a big win for accessible design! @figma.com now includes a *built-in* color contrast checker, making it easier to design for everyone. 🎨
if I were MLB dot TV, I would simply work on Opening Day
Designers everywhere are zooming. Enhancing. Panicking. Who's going to drop the Figma file first? 👀
We've brought our #watchOS #UIKit to @figma.com with everything you need for designing Apple Watch apps: Templates, controls, text and color styles, layout guides, and more The kit uses variables to make it super easy to preview your designs for 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, 46mm and 49mm Apple Watches.
I love my Apple Watch, and it might be one of my favorite devices, but lately I feel like I need some time away from it. The always-connected feeling is getting to me, and I’m trying super hard to create more separation in the mornings and evenings. Any favorite, inexpensive watch recommendations? ⌚︎
Sticker Pack → notboring.shop/products/st...
Sticker Pack : The (Not Boring) History of Software
Most software is lost to time and its history forgotten. This collection is a roll call of the legendary works that altered the trajectory of software culture and inspire the work we do at !Boring. Each pack includes 4 random stickers.Collect all 12! iOS Mac OS X Mario 64 Bob General Magic Myst Newton Super Nintendo id
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Cool observation by @gruber.foo: iPhone 16 wallpapers match their rear camera layout from 1 orb on iPhone 16e all the way to 3 for iPhone 16 Pro
Phew, just extended my first contract-based offer for Baseline, and couldn’t be more excited to finally have a little help! 🎉 I’m already making the shared todo lists and it’s like, wow, delegating feels awesome.
Phew, it's a big day! Baseline is finally moving from .io to .com! 🌐🎉
I used to offer weekly Office Hours, but between health issues, personal commitments, and going indie, I found myself at a loss for time. I finally have more space in my life, and would like to once again volunteer time to help people in tech. No charge, no catch, whatever you need — sign up today!
Office Hours | Joe Fabisevich | Cal.com
Office Hours
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Feeling very anxious, so I’m going to pack up work early today and head out to volunteer! 🏃
It is taking all of my energy to do even the *simplest* of tasks, and I’m exhausted.
Elyse is also based in LA, and set up a fundraiser to feed people displaced from the wildfires. We're donating a percentage of every preorder of our design tokens course to the cause. So if you want to level up your design systems game and help a great cause, go here: bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...
On Theme: Design Systems in Depth
Exploring how successful design systems get built, maintained, and deliver impact for their product teams.
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I love design systems, but phew, design tokens used to *really* intimidate me. They vary by team and get complex fast! But after two years of working closely with engineers, I now see them as one of the best tools we have for bridging the gap between design & code and bringing teams together. 🎨🧑💻
Two of my favorite design systems contracts are being extended into 2025. Couldn’t be more grateful or excited! 🙏
📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! I'm excited to announce that we're launching a new online course called Subatomic: The Complete Guide To Design Tokens: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOD2... This deep-dive course will teach you all you need to master design tokens. Learn more and preorder here: designtokenscourse.com
Subatomic: The Complete Guide To Design Tokens Course Trailer
YouTube video by Brad Frost
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Phew, hit a big milestone for my company today: my very first trademark is officially published! 🎉 It took six months from draft to publication, but it’s *finally* official!
If someone you work with is doing an amazing job, tell them! (And if it feels appropriate, let their manager know, too!) It really can go suuuch a long way.
