2025 Design In's and Out's

Happy new year, friends 🎇

I hope everyone got to spend some time over the holidays not designing. As a creative, it’s sooo important to slow down and reset your blank canvas!

I’m currently writing this newsletter at my parents’ place in Thailand and eating all my favorite Thai food.

I mean have y’all tried Boat Noodles? It’s amaaaazing. 😋

To start off the new year, I want to talk about the habits (good and bad ones) we designers have — the stuff you have to adopt and the things you gotta drop. The in’s and out’s for designers! You’ll see these in a bit.

To add to your new year’s resolution, knowing your design strengths might also come in handy! Check out this design personality quiz that tells you your design constellation.

It’s quick, fun, and perfect for helping you discover — or refine — your personal style. Here are my results! Pretty on point tbh.

Now let’s get 2025 started with fresh ideas and tools to level up your design game, shall we?

〰️ Learn from top brands’ redesigns
〰️ The UX / UI roadmap for design beginners
〰️ The place where to get website design inspos
〰️ A new Magic Mouse

☁️ news & trends

2024’s top rebrands and logo redesigns
Some of the changes were huge, like Jaguar's new minimalist logo reflecting their shift towards electric vehicles, and some like Herman Miller and Lyle’s Golden Syrup doing their first rebrand in ages! Know the rationale behind these makeovers and get a whole lot of inspo!

A new floating “Play Something” button on YouTube?
YouTube has been testing a button that picks a random video for you on its app on Android. Well it’s not that new — previously it was a banner. Do you think a floating button is better than a banner?

Finally, Apple’s Magic Mouse is getting a redesign
Say goodbye to bottom charging ports! The new design will be having a big focus on ergonomics and gestures. Oh and also, rumors say it might come with voice control? Do you think we might be seeing a new keyboard design too? 👀

🪐 launches & tools

Want to learn UI/UX design this 2025 but don’t know where to start?
This Notion template by Rachel will be your compass! It breaks down the essential skills, tools, and steps to grow as a designer, with a cozy, beginner-friendly vibe. Perfect for leveling up at your own pace—grab it and start building your dream design career!

Creating stunning Mocha Mousse-themed websites on Wix
Wix Studio teamed up with Pantone to bring you a collection of web templates inspired by the Color of the Year These templates are fully customizable and super easy to use—just drag, drop, and watch your vision come to life.

A Pinterest but for websites!
Want to jazz up your website designs and animations but running out of ideas? Get your creative juices flowing with this website that collects cool web interactions and animated elements, giving you a bit of inspo. References for sliders, preloaders, navigation menus — all here!

🌼 2025 Design Ins and Outs

I can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for all of us! Wishing y’all good vibes, more breakthrough ideas, and less creative blocks, whether you’re:

• completing your design degree

• switching your career

• applying for your first or next job

• getting your first promotion

• just trying to have more fun designing!

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See you on the internet 🌐,

Marisa | @meshtimes