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Thinking out loud about design, systems and the future of human–technology interaction.

1 March 2026 · 5 min read

Speed is easy now. The intention is the work.

Every time I feel like I've got a handle on what AI means for work, something shifts. I keep circling around what it means to be effective right now.

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18 August 2025 · 6 min read

The importance of a physical place for creativity and innovation

Where is the open door for grassroots community innovation? Where can someone go to share an idea about the city if they're not already well-connected?

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4 July 2025 · 6 min read

Design in the time of ChatGPT

I feel like I'm wading into a rushing river armed with little more than a KeepCup and a mild caffeine dependency. Some thoughts on what to hold onto.

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21 August 2021 · 4 min read

Work during COVID and finding creative fuel when every day feels the same

The novelty of working from home in sweatpants is gone. Here's a survival guide for finding inspiration in remote work, even when it feels like you're in the creative desert.

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21 August 2019 · 4 min read

Big company creativity

Can creativity truly flourish in a massive corporation? In 2016 I made the leap from agency life to an in-house role at a major bank. Here's what I learned.

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