All articles from Chris Glass
Lorem 2
Usually I try and write actual words for design mockups (and sometimes they end up in a final product). If I need more texture, it’s easy to find basic placeholder text. But this tool by Andrew Boardm
Anthony Jeselnik’s Top Ten Books of 2025
I love a tidy year end list, and I’ve been on a book kick so this is great. It’s made even better by the lack of superfluous YouTube noise and tight edit. / All of this noticed thanks to Riccardo Mori
Partiful
No personal experience, but I’ve heard more than once that this is a more pleasant experience than using Evite, which is has become a backyard of a neglectful pet owner. Filing away for the next soiré
Snowman Carrier
Old link but feeling it on this chilly day. Yuko Matsuzawa designed an insulated bag for a small snowman (with compartment for carrot). It’s adorbs.
If you ever wanted some Tattlys…
Found out Tattly is closing in Kottke’s 2025 Gift Guide — a bittersweet pairing of sad news amidst wonderful things. I love what Tina made with Tattly and was honored to have thrown my hat in the ring
Designing Gotham
The sans-serif commissioned by GQ Magazine and designed by Tobias Frere-Jones was released 25 years ago. Tobias invited Doug Wilson to capture the story of how the typeface came to be, and it’s a trov
Recipe for a good week
Tracy Durnell shares ingredients one might employ to elevate the days. Dig this list. I’ll throw in: collect things for donation, try a new recipe, delete unnecessary images in your phone’s photo libr
Sploot
Learned a new word! Splooting is when a four-legged animal has their hind legs stretched out flat.
If Winter Was a Person
This YouTube Short (also on Insta and TikTok) by UK actress Andrea Valls is a combination of excellent writing, delivery and just spot on capturing the doldrums of winter.
A Plea
Flea has a jazz album coming out in 2026. He just dropped a video for a new song where he plays bass, trumpet (an instrument from his youth) and adds vocals. Backed by a bevy of other jazz musicians,
Everything I’ve learned about homeowner’s insurance, natural disasters, and recovery aid in 2025
Matt Haughey shares insights gleaned through working with a company that helps folks deal with disasters (Bright Harbor). There’s so much good covered, I’ve shared the link with many friends already a
Galp holiday commercial
It’s for a Portuguese energy company, and quite touching.
Stained glass by Pieter Van Hooydonck
First spotted these colorful modern compositions on his Instagram account. Filing away for the day I win a lottery, happen to find myself living in Belgium or simply want to feel inspired.
42 Things Everyone Should Learn How To Do
This video rolled into to the annoyingly redundant YouTube featured carousels this weekend and 20 minutes flew by. Totally hit subscribe after feeling the flow of perspective. Reminded of the awesomen
Chromatic
I stopped doing daily word games for no good reason and a handful of dumb ones. This color sorting gem by Kevin Feyder is a solid brain warm up that involves no letters. Took a minute to realize it’s