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 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.

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

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!

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 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

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

Not bragging or anything...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

A typography exercise coupled with a superhero exploration. THWIP! was a project inspired by the Marvel By Design book by gestalten #typography #design #comics A fun way to incorporate type (Burbank), classic onomatopoeia, and photography from the Spider-Man: Miles Morales #playstation game.

Still love The Elder Rock: A Craig Of The Creek Podcast logo. Too bad the podcast never got off the ground. #logo #podcast #branding #design

My buddy is drawling and assembling a comic live on Twitch: @danielostudios.bsky.social www.twitch.tv/danielostudios

Finally!

Time to start sharing. Here is a design concept for a DC Comics trading card game called Fate of the Spectre. #design #tradingcards

Finally got my extra large copy of Exquisite Corpses. The collection begins! @readtinyonion.bsky.social @jazzlynstone.bsky.social @popversesays.bsky.social @jamesthefourth.bsky.social #comics

I'm all over @popversesays.bsky.social this week!

"This new monetary limitation forces Batman to think strategically. This version of Bruce cannot make any difference by throwing unlimited money at it. All he has are his wits, his city, and massive fists." @mrcarlwaldron.bsky.social on Absolute Batman: www.thepopverse.com/comics-absol...

we're getting so close to the stretch!! i love this print from christine!!

Netflix has learned the right lessons from Sesame Street throughout the years, with a new deal that saves the show AND shares it with PBS. www.thepopverse.com/tv-sesame-st...

Exquisite Corpses may finally get me to learn how to play a trading card game. Time to use these comics as a primer! @popversesays.bsky.social @jamesthefourth.bsky.social @imagecomics.com @jazzlynstone.bsky.social www.thepopverse.com/comics-exqui...

I'm getting more sad about getting laid off. My work means so much to me. I'm a really good reporter. I've been getting scoops every single week lately, while also doing in-depth, award-winning reporting. I have good ideas! New email: [email protected] www.polygon.com/23776996/bar...

Please check out my new piece on @popversesays.bsky.social on The Cartoonist Club. It's for all the indoor kids! www.thepopverse.com/comics-the-c... #comics #graphicnovels #indoorkids

I'm about to learn all of #DCComics secrets... #design #comics

Bitly is adding preview pages and ads to your shortened links now!? No thanks. My links are beautiful just the way they are.

Type in the wild: Supermolot (again) typetype.org/fonts/tt-sup... #typography #wwe #design

Type in the wild: Chaney by @atipostudio.bsky.social www.atipofoundry.com/fonts/chaney

Type in the wild: Supermolot #typography #design #comics

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