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# A Brief Pause, A Gentle Wave
- URL: https://www.andrewboardman.com/newsletter/a-brief-pause-a-gentle-wave/
- Published: 2025-03-10T13:18:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T21:45:09.000Z
- Description: Taking a moment of quiet before diving back into the currents of design
- Author: Andrew Boardman
- Tags: design history, #andrew-boardman, ai, designers, design, Newsletter, #Migrated-1770834107495

Dear Designer,

First, I want to welcome all of you new subscribers. Nearly 200 of you have decided to join this little project — addressing the state of design, reviewing the various realities for designers, and assessing the prospects and promises for making the art of the everyday.

Last week’s newsletter summarized [design at a critical crossroads](https://www.andrewboardman.com/design-at-the-crossroads-a-shifting/), which presented five vectors that will change our work — and what may result for us professionally.

I’m on holiday this week. I’ve decided to hold my tongue and my peace, for now.

Herewith, some waves 👋👋👋 and some waves:

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See you soon. Thank you for being here.

Yours,

![signature in blue pencil of Andrew Boardman](https://www.andrewboardman.com/content/images/2026/02/50b5917b-fed1-4183-bcab-09db5ed061af_2164x365-24.png)

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