Making Things Nobody Asked For
Making things nobody asked for might be one of the most human things we do. On creativity without permission, the strange economics of useless things, and why not everything we make needs a reason to exist.
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Writing on design, tech, minimalism, psychology, and thoughtful software.
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Learning to Appreciate Craft
Trying to make something yourself changes the way you experience it. On struggle, attention, and how learning a craft teaches us to appreciate the work behind what we love.
Every Journey Starts with a Graph
A route may look like a simple blue line, but underneath it lies a graph. On Dijkstra’s algorithm and the invisible infrastructure behind finding our way.
The History of the ‘404 Page’
A look at how the humble 404 page evolved from a technical error into one of the web's most recognisable design conventions.
The Ritual of Tea
A journey through tea’s history, culture, and rituals, and what they can teach us about slowing down, paying attention, and making time feel meaningful.
Unsubscribing From the Algorithm
Nobody ranks it, nobody inserts engagement bait, nobody decides what deserves your attention. RSS gave me back a front page that's actually mine.
The Apps Behind Great Food
Great food isn't just what's on the plate. These are six apps that shaped how I cook, eat out, brew coffee, and build better habits along the way.
The Password Is a Broken Promise
We built security around a secret. Then we forgot what secrets cost
Software Worth Paying For
The best software rarely does the most. These are six apps that solved ordinary problems so thoughtfully that I still happily pay for them years later.
152 Interruptions Per Day
Notifications used to signal importance. Now they signal everything. This essay explores how constant interruptions reshaped attention, and why the real problem runs deeper than notifications themselves.
Minimalism Beyond Reduction
Minimalism is not the absence of complexity, but the discipline of resolving it. Why reduction is not the same as clarity.
Why Productivity Isn't a One-Size-Fits-All
Most productivity advice ignores individuality. Discover why doing more isn't always better and how to work in harmony with your own brain.