Mr. Carl Waldron

Design trends I wish were real for 2026 2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with.

2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with. Here is my list of trends I want to see this year.

2025: A Year in Review 2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.

2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.

Polygon article. I think.

So how am I meant to read @polygon.com these days? The UX Dark Patterns are strong with you... #ux #how #videogames

Unsubscribe Today's episode is all about the difficulty we face when trying to unsubscribe from things. Get ready for some UX talk!

Today's episode of Design Behind The Mask is all about the difficulty we face when trying to unsubscribe from things. Get ready for some UX talk!

That one “crazy” developer… There is always that one radical developer who claims they can fix your tech debt. Why doesn't anyone ever listen to them?

There is always that one radical developer who claims they can fix your tech debt. Why doesn't anyone ever listen to them?

I didn't realize so many people had an issue getting the "good" ending. I tried so hard to be a good manager I stumbled into it haha. #dispatch @adhocstudio.com

Are you providing Value? Am I? Are you constantly providing value in your daily life? Am I? Does this show have value? What is it? So many questions?!

Are you constantly providing value like Jay Pharoah? Am I? Does this show have value? What is it? So many questions?!

Have a great day #mavel #milesmorales

“I make this look good.” Superheroes owning a certain color. Wolverine's definitive ownership of the color yellow made me wonder. Which superhero wore a specific color better?

Wolverine's definitive ownership of the color yellow made me wonder. Which superhero wore a specific color better?

Not bragging or anything...

Own Something… Own something. Not necessarily things, although digital ownership is not a thing, but more from a brand perspective.

Own something. I am not saying go buy stuff. It's from a brand perspective. Do you have a brand color for your personal brand? I don't...

Do you have a mentor? Having brute-forced my way through a design career, I always wonder what it is like to have a mentor.

Having brute-forced my way through a design career, I always wonder what it is like to have a mentor.

Design Behind The Mask Returns! Design Behind The Mask Returns! Did you listen to it the first time? Irrelevant, it's a new day and a new show. What is the show about? That's what this episode asks as well.

Design Behind The Mask Returns! Did you listen to it the first time? Irrelevant. What is the show about? Let's find out together.

Man I would love to work on some designs for @gameinformer.com I love the way you all use type!

What's your favorite piece of Wolverine merch or media?! #wolverine #stateofplay #playstation5 #marvel

An Old Eye Opens In the night sky, an old eye opens. Searching for me. And you. And now you can hang it on your wall.

I drew an ancient eye opening in the darkness, and it freaked me out. So I turned it into a metal poster. Want one?

First Pack of Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons Cards #tradingcards YouTube video by Big Large Huge

The Fleer Ultra Midnight Sons set is now one of my favorite. Check out this first pack. An Orange, numbered Thaumaturgical Artifact! youtube.com/shorts/xNyly...

First Pack: Fleer Ultra Wolverine! YouTube video by Big Large Huge

These Fleer Ultra Wolverine cards are fantastic. www.youtube.com/shorts/nuy6z...

I was unclear. I didn't get the polybag version of issue 2, but the issue did come with a card on the back cover that you have to cut out. I ended up finding the polybag version right after.

First Pack: Marvel Beginnings Vol 2 Series 1 Cards YouTube video by Big Large Huge

More cards. MORE! youtube.com/shorts/7kIZs...

Getting back into card collected lead me to tinkering and creating a mock Hellfire Gala trading card using the X and Hellfire branding from @hellomuller.bsky.social

I tried to make it as close to the old 90s cards I loved so much.
#xmen #tradingcards #design #comics

What's Inside a Fleer Brilliants Superman Pack?! YouTube video by Big Large Huge

Ah, freshly pulled cards. These Fleer Brilliants Superman packs have been a joy to rip. First new cards in over 30 years. Ooof. I am old. #dccomics #superman #tradingcards
www.youtube.com/shorts/Ulc1A...

Got it. #exquisitecorpses

My Exquisite Corpses collection begins! I am missing the card from #2 because I refuse to cut up the back cover. So if anyone knows a store that has a packaged version of #2 with a card, let me know #comics #exquisitecorpses @jazzlynstone.bsky.social @jamesthefourth.bsky.social

I attribute my poor eyesight to this

How the visual identity of the Fantastic Four makes it feel like a real family The Fantastic Four is all about family unity and matching outfits. While other heroes are all about individual expression, Marvel's First Family Johnny, Sue, Ben, and Reed are commited to form and fun...

Going to see Fantastic Four this weekend? Bask in their retro futurist glory and check out my feature on @popversesays.bsky.social breaking down how their shared visual identity echoes their family bond.
www.thepopverse.com/comics-fanta...

Superman watch order: all Superman movies in order, including the 2025 James Gunn film The Man of Steel has had a long history in film, so here is how to watch all live-action Superman movies in order from 1948 to 2025

Whether you're watching the new Superman movie this week or not, it's a real Man of Steel week around the world - so here's our guide to watching your favorite Superman, whomever they may be.

Full list: www.thepopverse.com/movies-super...

There is nothing more enjoyable that finding the connection between design and fandom. Check out my recent feature on @popversesays.bsky.social on Superman being the brand blueprint for superheroes. #comics #superman #dc

Boo. Always something.