Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 25/08/2026This is just the start. We’ll keep adding new finds to Catalog every week: catalog.designcatalog.designCatalog — All things designCatalog is an ever-growing library of design resources, updated regularly. Curated by Studio Offgrid. 050
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 25/08/2026Introducing Catalog. There are more tools, resources, and references for designers than ever. I wanted one place to keep track of what’s worth knowing, and to discover new things along the way. Catalog is exactly that: a curated collection of the references and resources we use at Offgrid. 5222
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 24/08/2026Working on a catalog of micro design/creative tools. Which ones should I include? 240
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 07/08/2026We’ll be expanding Offgrid’s services to include motion and sonic branding. Going all in on how people experience a brand. This feels like coming full circle, as I started out as a music producer. Bringing that background into the work is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. 090
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 02/07/2026Here’s an example from the Stack Overflow rebrand by @studiokoto, featuring various interactive elements. The future of brand design looks good. 160
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 02/07/2026More and more design studios are showcasing interactive tools in their case studies, and I’m here for it. We went from static PDFs to motion, and now we’re letting people actually play with the brand. It’s no longer just a bunch of rules, the constraints are built into the brand itself. 250
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 19/06/2026The first case studies for @byoffgrid are going to hit different. Work includes projects with Lovable, Ramp, Fin, Quartr, Spline, and more… 020
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 15/05/2026Everyone talks about craft and opinionated design, but as soon as Spotify drops a fun app icon, those same people freak out. The temporary icon is great. You know you’ve made something great when people have extreme reactions to it. Never aim to please everyone. 4151
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 13/05/2026Love seeing my work featured in the latest “Made in @Figma” campaign in San Francisco! 1120
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 03/04/2026No matter how advanced creative tools get, I’ll always prefer to work on a canvas. Simply because I can duplicate my work every time I get a new idea. I want to see the progress and discover gems in past iterations. 1120
Fons Mans @fonsmans.com · 05/03/2026Companies that give designers time to refine, iterate, and polish see the return. Those that rush or deprioritize quality see the opposite. Worth reading if you're trying to make the case for giving your team more space to focus on craft. www.figma.com/blog/state-...figma.comState of the Designer 2026: Designers Are Leaning Into the Messy Middle | Figma BlogOur State of the Designer report explores how designers are balancing uncertainty with optimism and using AI to uplevel their craft. 030
