Switzerland turns train tracks into solar power plants. Japan to follow

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Switzerland turns train tracks into solar power plants

A Swiss start-up’s system to install and remove solar panels between train tracks is now being tested. The technology is attracting interest from...

> Dieter Napitupulu, director of Mutitron Automa, a private solar engineering company based in Indonesia, is also interested in the Swiss innovation. He intends to start with the city of Bogor in the West Java province and then extend solar rail to the entire island. > Sun-Ways is also among the projects being watched by Japan’s Ministry of Landscape, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Japan wants to take advantage of rail tracks and other railway facilities to increase solar production and meet its decarbonisation goals by 2050. > But before they adopt the Swiss system, MLIT officials must clarify some questions around the safety of train operation and maintenance work on the tracks.

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Dieter Napitupulu, director of Mutitron Automa, a private solar engineering company based in Indonesia, is also interested in the Swiss innovation....

I made a font

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I made a font

A quick look into the process of creating a font.

**`Opus One`** is a monospaced typeface made for displaying code. If you are reading this article on [blog.chay.dev](

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I made a font

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I made a font

A quick look into the process of creating a font.

Opus One is a monospaced typeface made for displaying code. If you are reading this article on [blog.chay.dev](

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Alien: Romulus (2019) UI Design_Creative Direction

Jason Forrest Hogg

Alien: Romulus

UI Design

  Jason Forrest Hogg describe the process f shaping the visual language of Alien: Romulus, the latest chapter in a franchise that has been a creative touchstone for me for years. Directed by horror master Fede Alvarez, this film bridges the timeline between the iconic first and second installments, offering a rare chance to reimagine and expand the series' visual storytelling. > As Creative Lead for screen UI, I led the design and animation teams to develop every on-screen graphic and device seen throughout the film. Our goal was to faithfully preserve the nostalgic CRT/analog aesthetic that defines the original, while weaving in subtle elements that hint at the evolution seen in later films. From interface logic to data-driven storytelling, every pixel served a purpose. Immersing myself in the rich lore of the Alien universe, I aimed to honor its legacy with thoughtful, story-driven design decisions. Few snapshots below:                 

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Jason Forrest Hogg describe the process f shaping the visual language of Alien: Romulus, the latest chapter in a franchise that has been a creative...

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An annual publication for exploring the vast poetic web, featuring essays, musings and a directory with the personal websites of hundreds of design...

 An annual publication for exploring the vast poetic web, featuring essays, musings and a directory with the personal websites of hundreds of designers, developers, writers, curators, and educators. Published since 2025.        

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The Creative Power of Constraints

The creative power of constraints

Constraints act not as limitations but as catalysts for creativity. Examples from architecture, design, and art reveal the paradoxical relationship...

> “I don’t remember ever being forced to accept compromises, but I have willingly accepted constraints.” — _Charles Eames_ For those in the business of creativity, the creative act can be both the most rewarding and the most frustrating experience in life. Sometimes the mind is drenched in free, flowing ideas. Other times, the mind feels just like a desert, producing nothing.  The examples in this article inspire how we can apply constraints to our own work. Often lacking externally imposed constraints, we can construct our own. We can collaborate with others or explore mediums that bring new constraints. As Charles Eames stated, _willingly accepting constraints can enhance, not stifle, creativity_.

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“I don’t remember ever being forced to accept compromises, but I have willingly accepted constraints.” — Charles Eames For those in the bus...