Matt Alldian

Preserved lemons are the end goal of a maker's journey, as Uri Tuchman creates a video about making them while first building all the necessary utensils.

This article features 3D-printed bookshelf brackets designed using topology optimization software to minimize material use. via Hackaday

This blog post explores how Birkenstocks unexpectedly became popular footwear for men, attributing the shift to Phoebe Philo's influence and the shoes' practicality. via Die, Workwear!

Google Media Lab tested a digital-first strategy, prioritizing YouTube over TV, and found it reached a larger, younger audience in their experiment. via Think with Google.

Eater Boston suggests a four-stop pizza crawl through Somerville's Davis Square, featuring a variety of styles from Neapolitan to Roman.

via Eater Boston

Ad Age and Ad Age Studio 30 have partnered to present a list of the top experiential marketing moments of 2019, including brands like Adidas, Google, Salesforce, and Skittles. via Ad Age

Valet Magazine presents a guide to the best men's wipes for summer, including face wipes, body wipes, deodorant wipes, and even shoe wipes.

via Valet.

8 Chrome extensions that designers might find useful, such as tools for finding inspiration, identifying fonts and colors, and generating palettes.

via Digital Synopsis

Serious Eats has compiled 21 quick and easy grilling recipes perfect for summer weeknight dinners. The recipes include snacks, sides, and mains featuring a variety of proteins.

Social Media Today announced the release of AdInboxMe, a tool that monitors competitors' Facebook ad campaigns. via Social Media Today

A new 3D-printed pen plotter is so small that lack of space is no longer an excuse for not having one. The plotter, designed by Bart Dring, uses an ESP32 to run a port of the Grbl firmware and features a clever mechanism utilizing a single belt for both X and Y axes.

This post discusses "builder's remorse," the feeling people have when tools they built get used for harmful purposes.