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Thoughts

Thinking out loud on the things that puzzle me the most on design, systems and how tech is changing.

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

A physical home for community creativity

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

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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