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The Draw tool was a particular favorite. It was inspired by the squeeze brush pens common in Japan that are capable of both thick and thin lines—perfect for very expressive drawing. More importantly we flipped the common pattern by drawing a thin line when moving slow and thick when fast. Nobody was doing this. It was considered too “unrealistic”. But to us, it was a natural outcome of designing tools as an activity for thinking and not a simulation of a real brush. When you draw, you move fast for bold strokes and slow for details. Our Draw tool mapped directly to those needs. You’ll find some version of this brush in most drawing apps today including Apple’s own PencilKit.
Paper at 10
The Owl and Between Bears
A new haircut, a bad day at work, the onset of seasonal affective disorder—so many things can be attributed to what people are calling a “menty b.”
What’s a ‘Menty B’? A Light Way to Talk About Heavy Moments
wsj.com
Contrary to what many had expected, the NPCSC exercised restraint in responding to Lee’s request. It did not directly ban foreign lawyers from participating in national security cases; in fact, it altogether punted on the question presented. The Interpretation instead clarifies that the HKNSL has already given the Hong Kong government adequate tools to resolve the issue. The ball is now back in the latter’s court.
Explainer: NPCSC’s Interpretation of Hong Kong National Security Law Over Jimmy Lai’s Foreign Defense Counsel
npcobserver.com
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