Joey Banks
@joeyabanks.me
Independent design systems designer. 📐 Now @ Baseline, prev. Webflow, Twitter, & Figma. I love making the things that help others do their thing.
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macOS Tahoe reverses the Finder icon for the first time in decades, and I actually don’t *think* it’s something we’ll see changed back.
It used to show someone looking at the Mac. The screen was blue, but now the person is, and it feels like a small but intentional shift in focus toward the user.
It used to show someone looking at the Mac. The screen was blue, but now the person is, and it feels like a small but intentional shift in focus toward the user.
June 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
macOS Tahoe reverses the Finder icon for the first time in decades, and I actually don’t *think* it’s something we’ll see changed back.
It used to show someone looking at the Mac. The screen was blue, but now the person is, and it feels like a small but intentional shift in focus toward the user.
It used to show someone looking at the Mac. The screen was blue, but now the person is, and it feels like a small but intentional shift in focus toward the user.
Just 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...
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...
iOS 26 Liquid Glass Buttons | Figma
Hi, 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...
www.figma.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Just 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...
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...
The era of Liquid Glass has arrived. 📱🪟
June 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The era of Liquid Glass has arrived. 📱🪟
Whewww, that new Camera icon. 😍
June 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Whewww, that new Camera icon. 😍
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An in-depth post from @sdw.bsky.social on the history of iOS’ design evolution, concluding with his own ideas of what might come next in the rumoured Apple ecosystem redesign:
Physicality: the new age of UI
There’s a lot of rumors of a big impending UI redesign from Apple. Let’s imagine what’s (or what could be) next for the design of iPhones, Macs and iPads.
www.lux.camera
June 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
An in-depth post from @sdw.bsky.social on the history of iOS’ design evolution, concluding with his own ideas of what might come next in the rumoured Apple ecosystem redesign:
Quiet tech is the best kind of tech. Finally got my @usetrmnl.com setup on the wall this morning! Minimal, useful, and out of the way. 🌤️🪴
April 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Quiet tech is the best kind of tech. Finally got my @usetrmnl.com setup on the wall this morning! Minimal, useful, and out of the way. 🌤️🪴
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Woohoo, a big win for accessible design! @figma.com now includes a *built-in* color contrast checker, making it easier to design for everyone. 🎨
March 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Woohoo, a big win for accessible design! @figma.com now includes a *built-in* color contrast checker, making it easier to design for everyone. 🎨
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if I were MLB dot TV, I would simply work on Opening Day
March 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
if I were MLB dot TV, I would simply work on Opening Day
Designers everywhere are zooming. Enhancing. Panicking. Who's going to drop the Figma file first? 👀
March 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Designers everywhere are zooming. Enhancing. Panicking. Who's going to drop the Figma file first? 👀
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We've brought our #watchOS #UIKit to @figma.com with everything you need for designing Apple Watch apps: Templates, controls, text and color styles, layout guides, and more
The kit uses variables to make it super easy to preview your designs for 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, 46mm and 49mm Apple Watches.
The kit uses variables to make it super easy to preview your designs for 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, 46mm and 49mm Apple Watches.
March 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We've brought our #watchOS #UIKit to @figma.com with everything you need for designing Apple Watch apps: Templates, controls, text and color styles, layout guides, and more
The kit uses variables to make it super easy to preview your designs for 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, 46mm and 49mm Apple Watches.
The kit uses variables to make it super easy to preview your designs for 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, 46mm and 49mm Apple Watches.
I love my Apple Watch, and it might be one of my favorite devices, but lately I feel like I need some time away from it. The always-connected feeling is getting to me, and I’m trying super hard to create more separation in the mornings and evenings. Any favorite, inexpensive watch recommendations? ⌚︎
March 12, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I love my Apple Watch, and it might be one of my favorite devices, but lately I feel like I need some time away from it. The always-connected feeling is getting to me, and I’m trying super hard to create more separation in the mornings and evenings. Any favorite, inexpensive watch recommendations? ⌚︎
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Sticker Pack → notboring.shop/products/st...
Sticker Pack : The (Not Boring) History of Software
Most software is lost to time and its history forgotten. This collection is a roll call of the legendary works that altered the trajectory of software culture and inspire the work we do at !Boring. Each pack includes 4 random stickers.Collect all 12! iOS Mac OS X Mario 64 Bob General Magic Myst Newton Super Nintendo id
notboring.shop
March 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Sticker Pack → notboring.shop/products/st...
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Cool observation by @gruber.foo: iPhone 16 wallpapers match their rear camera layout from 1 orb on iPhone 16e all the way to 3 for iPhone 16 Pro
February 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Cool observation by @gruber.foo: iPhone 16 wallpapers match their rear camera layout from 1 orb on iPhone 16e all the way to 3 for iPhone 16 Pro
Phew, just extended my first contract-based offer for Baseline, and couldn’t be more excited to finally have a little help! 🎉 I’m already making the shared todo lists and it’s like, wow, delegating feels awesome.
February 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Phew, just extended my first contract-based offer for Baseline, and couldn’t be more excited to finally have a little help! 🎉 I’m already making the shared todo lists and it’s like, wow, delegating feels awesome.
Phew, it's a big day! Baseline is finally moving from .io to .com! 🌐🎉
February 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Phew, it's a big day! Baseline is finally moving from .io to .com! 🌐🎉
Grateful to be turning 32 today. 🙏
February 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Grateful to be turning 32 today. 🙏
I'm really glad this website exists.
January 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I'm really glad this website exists.
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I used to offer weekly Office Hours, but between health issues, personal commitments, and going indie, I found myself at a loss for time. I finally have more space in my life, and would like to once again volunteer time to help people in tech. No charge, no catch, whatever you need — sign up today!
Office Hours | Joe Fabisevich | Cal.com
Office Hours
build.ms
January 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I used to offer weekly Office Hours, but between health issues, personal commitments, and going indie, I found myself at a loss for time. I finally have more space in my life, and would like to once again volunteer time to help people in tech. No charge, no catch, whatever you need — sign up today!
Feeling very anxious, so I’m going to pack up work early today and head out to volunteer! 🏃
January 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Feeling very anxious, so I’m going to pack up work early today and head out to volunteer! 🏃
It is taking all of my energy to do even the *simplest* of tasks, and I’m exhausted.
January 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It is taking all of my energy to do even the *simplest* of tasks, and I’m exhausted.
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Elyse is also based in LA, and set up a fundraiser to feed people displaced from the wildfires. We're donating a percentage of every preorder of our design tokens course to the cause.
So if you want to level up your design systems game and help a great cause, go here: bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...
So if you want to level up your design systems game and help a great cause, go here: bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...
On Theme: Design Systems in Depth
Exploring how successful design systems get built, maintained, and deliver impact for their product teams.
www.designsystemsontheme.com
January 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Elyse is also based in LA, and set up a fundraiser to feed people displaced from the wildfires. We're donating a percentage of every preorder of our design tokens course to the cause.
So if you want to level up your design systems game and help a great cause, go here: bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...
So if you want to level up your design systems game and help a great cause, go here: bradfrost.com/blog/post/do...
I love design systems, but phew, design tokens used to *really* intimidate me. They vary by team and get complex fast! But after two years of working closely with engineers, I now see them as one of the best tools we have for bridging the gap between design & code and bringing teams together. 🎨🧑💻
January 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I love design systems, but phew, design tokens used to *really* intimidate me. They vary by team and get complex fast! But after two years of working closely with engineers, I now see them as one of the best tools we have for bridging the gap between design & code and bringing teams together. 🎨🧑💻
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January 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM