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Perspectives & Reflections

Design to Code Without Handoff Drag

Design to Code Without Handoff Drag

A practical design-to-code workflow for teams that want fewer translation errors, less rework, and a cleaner path from idea to shipped product.

April 7, 2026·8 min read
How to Hire a Framer Expert Without Paying for Pretty Screenshots

How to Hire a Framer Expert Without Paying for Pretty Screenshots

What founders should actually look for when hiring a Framer expert for a startup website, launch page, or conversion-focused marketing site.

April 7, 2026·7 min read
What a Design Engineer Actually Does for Startups

What a Design Engineer Actually Does for Startups

A practical answer to what a design engineer does, when a startup actually needs one, and where the role creates leverage.

April 7, 2026·7 min read
'The Community': Rethinking How We Connect

'The Community': Rethinking How We Connect

Information isn't just a part of the community – it IS the community. A reflection on how digital spaces shape the way we gather, share, and belong.

March 17, 2025·5 min read
The Myth of Linearity in Learning Design

The Myth of Linearity in Learning Design

The process of learning design is like climbing a series of stepping stones — the path isn't straight, and that's exactly the point.

March 23, 2024·4 min read
Generalist Designer Renaissance: A Full-Circle

Generalist Designer Renaissance: A Full-Circle

Once upon a time, designers donned many hats. Then specialization became the gospel. Now, something is shifting again.

October 26, 2023·4 min read
Designing the Future of Science: Beginning the Journey of ScieNFT

Designing the Future of Science: Beginning the Journey of ScieNFT

What happens when you try to put scientific publishing on the blockchain? You discover that the hardest problems aren't technical — they're human.

October 16, 2023·5 min read
Designer & Developer Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Designer & Developer Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Reflecting on the delicate dance between designers and developers — the misunderstandings, the breakthroughs, and the moments where it all clicks.

April 25, 2019·5 min read
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