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 · 21/07/2025ChatGPT image gen helped me a ton when it came down to finding a suitable rug for the room. I fed it a reference image, and it provided something close enough for us to pull the trigger. Even getting it to suggest designs based on the existing colors in your room is a helpful starting point 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 · 14/05/2025Oh good call, I just updated the feed just in case. Looks like it's good to go. 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 13/05/2025I had a few people reach out to mention it, thanks for the mention! 110
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 · 11/04/2025Just checked my feed and I see a ton of your articles at the top of my feed, including old ones. It looks like it published everything at once. Should be good beyond that! 100
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 · 09/03/2025When I can't find RSS feeds (like your blog), I usually just try to keep my eyes open on socials, but it's obviously not as consistent. 110
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 09/03/2025Yep, I use Feedbin to gather and organize everything, then the Reeder Classic app to read it. Feedbin has a great feature that allows you to forward all your email newsletters, which has kept my inbox much cleaner. bryanmanio.com/blog/email-n...bryanmanio.comMoving email newsletters to RSS to keep my sanity - The Desk of Bryan ManiotakisLike most email inboxes, mine is a bit of a mess. It contains client communications, personal communications, and too many newsletters to count. 110
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 08/03/2025I always enjoy designers that blog, looking forward to reading more! 110
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 06/03/2025As a designer looking to get into blender for UI elements, do you have and recommendations or resources? 100
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 · 20/02/2025It's also knowing when to keep pushing. Sometimes going from good to great only takes a little more time. 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 · 03/02/2025I really like your approach with the Toaster case study. Nice work! 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 24/01/2025Ooooo very cool! It's always interesting how design often trickles into other interests. 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 24/01/2025It’s extremely simple. After effects feels like one of the most daunting pieces of software ever. 110
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 23/01/2025Blue Sky needs more fun prototypes and UI bits. It's the one thing I miss from x. 030
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 22/01/2025I think it depends on the deliverable. Presentations: Jitter. Quick prototypes: (Figma or Protopie depending on complexity). For production-ready assets: Rive or AE/Lottie. 110
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 · 21/01/2025It's really good at photography. They just announced some new tools where you can brush over things and ask it to replace them with something else. I've used both, but I prefer VE right now. 010
bryanmanio @bryanmanio.com · 18/01/2025Just followed a bunch of people on here, thanks! Is it possible to be added as well? 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 · 13/01/2025I spent so much time on this over the weekend, so many trailers watched! 100
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