James Lex

25 Things I Learned When I Moved to Texas

25 Things I Learned When I Moved to Texas

After 10 years of living in Texas, here's what you need to know.

The Best Twitter Thread for Beginning UI Designers 🧵

The Best Twitter Thread for Beginning UI Designers 🧵

If you're new to UI design, this Twitter thread by @erikdkennedy is worth its weight in gold.

Why the Washington Commanders Rebrand Missed the Mark

The Washington Commanders rebrand has been out for a few months, and after receiving less than favorable reviews, they've already made a change. What went wrong with the rebrand?

Early look at NBC's New NFL Graphics Package

Sports Broadcasting

Early look at NBC's New NFL Graphics Package

The Super Bowl LVI Pregame Show debuts NBC's new NFL graphics package, and we're taking a look at what we know so far.

Breakdown: Washington Commanders Logo and Brand

Washington's NFL franchise went through an 18-month process to select a new nickname, brand, and identity. Did it pay off?

How to replace the Microsoft To Do App Icon on macOS

How to replace the Microsoft To Do App Icon on macOS

All of Microsoft's app icons for macOS Monterey follow Apple's design guidelines...except for one. Here's how to fix it.

How to Explain a New Tournament Format

Broadcast Graphics

How to Explain a New Tournament Format

How do you explain a new competition format with almost no text? Rocket League Championship Series found a way, and it's borderline genius.

Broadcast Graphics

How many logos can you count?

While watching Thursday Night Football, I realized some poor soul had to combine a bunch of logos on one screen...but how many?

How the first down line works

Broadcast Graphics

How the first down line works

Great explanation from Vox [https://www.vox.com/2016/2/6/10919538/nfl-yellow-first-down-line-espn] of all places.

5 Reasons Why the New Library of Congress Logo is Terrible

The United States Library of Congress new logo and brand removes all hints of classical American imagery.

Meeting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Meeting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Today I was honored to meet with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg along with other key leaders in my local community.

Breakdown: New Marvel Studios Fanfare and Logo

In case you missed it, Marvel Studios announced a new logo and fanfare (opening graphics sequence before every film) at SDCC. Here’s the one you’re familiar with. (EDIT: YouTube does not have the original fanfare with the animation, but we still have the audio) Composed by Brian Tyler,