Impressions of the ZSA Moonlander at one month
January 24, 2023
My thoughts, experience, and advice after using the Moonlander as my main keyboard for both personal and work projects for a full month Read more…
Category: opinion
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Forty-two
October 26, 2022
I'm 42 years old today. This is a personal post about where I am now, what's going on in my head, and 42 things I've learned (or at least, think I've learned). Read more…
The self-fulfilling prophecy of React
July 27, 2022
The only thing React is better at than other front-end frameworks is being popular. So how long will that self-perpetuating cycle continue? Read more…
Five Ways to Become a Better Designer (That Aren't Design)
February 4, 2017
There’s vast world of design learning and opportunity right in front of us constantly. All we need to do is take the time to notice it and learn from it. Read more…
My Essential Tools for WordPress Development
June 25, 2016
Some of these apps, resources and tools aren’t directly WordPress-related, or even necessarily development-related; some have to do with productivity or just make life a little easier. That’s by design. Part of being a developer is learning to work and use your tools as efficiently and with as little wasted time and mental energy as possible. Read more…
The Five Things I Wish Somebody Had Told Me as a Design Student
February 21, 2016
Your worst instructor as a design student will lay out clear goals and expectations which will not change; this is not a given with clients. Read more…
Why Designers Shouldn't "Fix" Other Designers' Logos
September 4, 2015
No matter how simple the end product, design is hard work. To come up with something that looks good, something people like, is at best tangential to the main point. The question is: does it succeed at meeting the project goals? And you don’t know how to answer that question. Read more…
8 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Student Design Portfolio
August 20, 2015
Consider this post a guide on how to avoid the most common mistakes young designers make when assembling their portfolios. Read more…
Profit is Not a Value
August 5, 2015
Any executive or business owner will say their company values integrity, and virtually every company claims that they reward and value their employees exhibiting their brand values. But is that really accurate? Read more…
Social Media, Compulsion, and the 12 Things I Learned on My Break from Facebook
March 27, 2015
I’m beginning to believe that becoming more connected with everyone is making me less connected with anyone. Read more…