βοΈ Yet more Boords icons
The Boords icon update train rumbles on. This week I made some new dashboard icons, most notably project and new storyboard:
![Boords Dashboard Icon updates](https://img.jame.sc/210318-boords-icon-updates.jpg)
Both icons are a significant departure from the originals as they're entirely new forms rather than line weight updates. The project icon (the folder) was fairly straight forward, but the new storyboard icon took a few iterations. I landed on something I was happy with after working through the PDF export icons, which represent various layout options.
![Boords PDF export icons](https://img.jame.sc/210318-pdf-export-icons.png)
Once the export icons were complete, it was clear that the new storyboard icon should be more 'page-like' (i.e. have a border). From there it was a short hop to add the plus icon in the top right and it all fell into place. While this is a small change there are a lot of eyeballs on the dashboard so consistency here feels important.
Software
π½ Around (Zoom replacement)
Less formal video calls. We've used it instead of Zoom for the last few weeks and it's great. I have a few invites, let me know if you'd like one.
π¬ MJML (Email designer)
Makes creating HTML email bearable - dare I say even enjoyable? I built this very template using the MJML desktop app, then immediately rebuilt the Boords marketing email template.
Productivity
π Deep Questions (Podcast)
Cal Newport βΒ author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and many other books on the nature of work in the modern age - has a podcast. Expect plenty of behind-the-scenes discussion on the nitty-gritty of how he gets things done (software, processes, etc).
π Why limiting work-in-progress works (Article)
Why starting more projects then we can finish leads to far fewer completed projects in the long haul. The solution: have a set amount of projects you take on simultaneously, and only start a new project when another finishes.
Downtime
π½ Paterson (Film)
Adam Driver plays a bus-driving poet living the quiet life. 10/10.
Workshop
πͺ Ice Bear Japanese Ikedame Dovetail Saw (UK link)
I've set myself the goal of building a dovetailed bookcase this year. This is the saw for the job. To be honest even if it wasn't I'm going to have a hard time saying no to any tool called 'Ice Bear'.
π Workshop ceiling finished
Yesterday the builders finished the ceiling of my workshop which I amateurishly insulated more than a year ago:
![Workshop Ceiling Before](https://img.jame.sc/workshop-before.jpg)
![Workshop Ceiling After](https://img.jame.sc/workshop-after.jpg)
While the ceiling doesn't make the workshop more useful per-se, it's a much nicer place to be now which is valuable in reducing 'getting started' friction. I'm certainly looking forward to getting stuck in to some new projects this year.