bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 03/12/2025I've been on a bit of a photo book hunt lately, and discovering Saul Leiter has been the best part. bryanmanio.com/blog/the-art...bryanmanio.comThe art of noticing - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisSaul Leiter mastered the art of noticing, capturing color, light, and composition, turning ordinary streets into something extraordinary. 040
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 26/08/2025I feel like an absolute outlier compared to what the reviews say about these Sony XM6, but they are the most uncomfortable headphones I've ever used. 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 10/07/2025Well this is fun. aresluna.org/frame-of-pre...aresluna.orgFrame of preferenceA story of early Mac settings told by 10 emulators. 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 09/07/2025Anyone else lean on the spacebar to control 90% of their tasks? bryanmanio.com/blog/all-hai... #designskybryanmanio.comAll hail the space bar - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisMy entire macOS workflow revolves around a few repeatable actions, triggered hundreds of times a day using three key variations of the space bar. 000
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 13/06/2025I'm going to miss some of these quirky MacOS app icons as everything gets more simplified. Seeing how people would break out of the container was always interesting, but it obviously doesn't scale too well on a system level. #designsky 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 10/06/2025These touch and drag interactions are also next level. #designsky #wwdc 070
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 10/06/2025Accessibility aside, this transition between states is hot as hell. #designsky 0131
Reposted by bryanmanioJoey Banks @joeyabanks.me · 10/06/2025Just 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...figma.comiOS 26 Liquid Glass Buttons | FigmaHi, 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... 2807
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 09/06/2025I'm generally optimistic, but I'm getting some serious vista vibes when the glass effect is used in big chunks. 030
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 03/06/2025Apple design awards are out! developer.apple.com/design/awards/developer.apple.comApple Design Awards - 2025 winners and finalists - Apple DeveloperMeet the winners and finalists for the 2025 Apple Design Awards 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 29/05/2025Who’s the audiophile out there listening to Spotify on their thermostat? 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 28/05/2025linear.app/blog/why-is-...linear.appWhy is quality so rare? - Linear Blog 000
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 28/05/2025@spottedinprod.bsky.social is my new favorite design resource, and like the name says, it's all inspiring work in production. Immediately grabbed one of the founding membership spots. 121
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 15/05/2025If you're not using iOS automations, you really should be using this one. Orientation lock being on when you don't want it to be drives me insane. bryanmanio.com/blog/one-ios... #designskybryanmanio.comOne iOS automation that everyone should be using - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisThe shortcuts app is a powerful little thing, but it doesn't seem like a lot of people I talk to actually use it. I have a few personal automations that some 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 28/04/2025I recently found a simple solution on how to make my bookmarks public. It's been refreshing to switch more into a curator mindset, rather than a collector. bryanmanio.com/blog/i-made-...bryanmanio.comI made my bookmarks public - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisI'm always collecting interesting sites, interactions, articles — basically whatever captures my curiosity on a given day. 110
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 12/04/2025Nothing like stumbling across pre-owned art that is perfect for the space. 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 08/04/2025Dorfromantik is the best sit back and chill with an audiobook kinda game. @toukana.bsky.social 000
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 13/03/2025It was only a matter of time. bryanmanio.com/blog/its-tim...bryanmanio.comIt's time to switch browsers...again - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisI've been using Arc Browser for the past couple of years and have been pretty happy overall. It's well-designed, stuffed full of design details, and much more 021
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 27/02/2025I'm digging through some Kottke blog articles and I found this gem. Some things never change. 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 17/02/2025After years of looking, I think I finally found a chess set I finally like - www.minimalgoods.co/article/nymz...minimalgoods.coNymzo Stanton Series 01 Chess Set Review — A Modern Take on a Classic DesignJun 12, 2019 — 000
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 22/01/2025I've been going through the list of "1001 albums you must listen to before you die", and discovered musicboard.app in the process. It's kinda like letterboxd for music—so far so good! Anyone else on here?musicboard.appMusicboard - Ratings, Reviews, and Lists. Explore New Music.Musicboard is the world's #1 source for music reviews, ratings, lists and information. Find reviews for the latest music and join a community of music lovers. 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 14/01/2025Here's a fun article on adding a touch more magic to your products. #designsky www.notboring.software/words/the-so...notboring.softwareThe Sound of Software | !Boring SoftwareHow to design sound that elevates software and won't drive you crazy 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 13/01/2025ADPlist mentee no-show number four. This shit is getting really annoying and it makes me want to stop altogether. Does anyone else deal with this? #designsky 000
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 09/01/2025I'm looking for more personal blogs to add to my RSS feed. Does anyone have any suggestions? It could be about design, art, gaming personal stuff, whatever — I'm just looking for a bit more variety. #designsky 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 07/01/2025This setting makes iOS feel so much snappier. Settings > Accessibility > Haptic Touch 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 07/01/2025This handy little tool helps find twitter people on bluesky. Definitely helps with the transition - www.sky-follower-bridge.devsky-follower-bridge.devSky Follower BridgeInstantly find and follow the same users from your 𝕏 followers on Bluesky 030
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 28/12/2024Do you use the blocked words feature? If so, what are they? I'm using it to scrub as much political content from my feed as possible, which gives Blue Sky a very anti-x feel. 310
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 21/12/2024Spotify, why you gotta do this shit. harpers.org/archive/2025...harpers.orgThe Ghosts in the Machine, by Liz PellySpotify’s plot against musicians 130
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 18/12/2024Out of all the year in reviews, Steam is always the one I look forward to most. s.team/y24/ttdhgp?l...s.teampenny's STEAM REPLAY 2024Check out my 2024 Steam Replay 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 12/12/2024While I like using AI note taking tools, I can't help but feel like they are hurting more than helping (sometimes). #designsky bryanmanio.com/blog/my-ai-n...bryanmanio.comMy AI note taking tool paradox - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisI'm currently feeling conflicted about my AI note-taking tools. While I see a ton of value in capturing detailed information from my daily meetings 120
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 11/12/2024There needs to be a case study on how badly Webflow tries to communicate pricing changes. 020
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 10/12/2024So many nice little design details in this, especially if you've got spotify running most of the time. tryalcove.comtryalcove.comAlcoveAn entirely new way to experience Mac 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 04/12/2024I was just digging through my bookmarks and remembered this Apple review site (yes, the fruit). A masterclass in copywriting - applerankings.com/pick-an-apple/ 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 04/12/2024My new favorite automation on iOS is automatically disabling/enabling orientation lock depending on what app you have open. Opening YouTube/Zoom/any video app will now automatically turn that pesky lock off. 000
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 04/12/2024What is #designsky using as their computer mouse? I've tried (and failed) to stick to a trackpad, and the ergo of the magic mouse just ain't for me. 200
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 04/12/2024You can now reduce motion sickness while reading in a car 🤯 I had no idea this was a thing in iOS18. Unfortunately screen recording doesn’t capture it, but try it out in settings / accessibility / motion #designsky 030
Reposted by bryanmanioRidd @ridd-design.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Say you're leading the design of a complex project... How do you attack that ambiguity and get momentum on your ideas? I made a short video with some of my favorite insights from @jennywen.ca and others👇 join.dive.club/ep5join.dive.clubHow the best designers tackle complex design challengesEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 2172
Reposted by bryanmanioChristophe Lamperti @lamperti.me · 27/11/2024The Mac OS Control Panel by Susan Kare is such a remarkable UI. It was designed in 1984 without any text labels and fits in only 315x158 pixels. 934647
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 26/11/2024Does anyone else feel like this is the golden era for product designers? Creating fully functional apps in v0 or Bolt feels kinda magical. It can be super frustrating dealing with bugs, but when things start working, building stuff feels addicting. Have you built anything lately? #designsky 100
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 27/04/2023👋 I’m a design system lead at lululemon, and like to write about tools, automation, and niche sites. Here’s a sample on how I grew an IG account to 100k without touching it. bryanmanio.com/blog/growing-instagr…bryanmanio.comHow I grew an Instagram account to 100k+ followers (while ignoring it completely) - Bryan ManiotakisSpicy title, but it's true. 000