Journal — Notes
Short writing,
mostly about craft.
Occasional notes on design, process, and the decisions behind the
work. Written when something is worth saying, never on a schedule.
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The Quiet Interface
Most software shouts. The best of it whispers. A short defence of restraint as a design strategy.
Craft12 April 2026 · 4 min - 02
Design Systems Are Treaties
After shipping four design systems, I've come to believe the Figma file is the easy part. The hard part is the politics.
Systems28 February 2026 · 6 min - 01
The 90-Second Test
A simple heuristic for cutting features: if it doesn't earn its place in the first ninety seconds, it doesn't ship.
Process4 November 2025 · 3 min