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15
May
Building with AI When You Care About the Planet

Building with AI When You Care About the Planet

On one hand, I’m excited by what’s possible with AI, but here’s the rub: every time I spin up an LLM, a quiet thought lingers: what is this costing the planet?
4 min read
08
May
Creativity & AI: What we get to keep

Creativity & AI: What we get to keep

In a world where machines can automate the logical steps, it’s our imagination, our stories, and our ability to make meaning that matter most.
2 min read
01
May
Designing in the New Creative Stack

Designing in the New Creative Stack

The new generation of AI-native tools, in particular Cursor, Replit, ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable...have created a way of working that finally matches how I think
5 min read
24
Apr
I’ve Been Thinking About Evals Wrong

I’ve Been Thinking About Evals Wrong

Evals are not just a test. They’re a design tool.
3 min read
11
Apr
Friday Inspo: Ai, ice and making good things.

Friday Inspo: Ai, ice and making good things.

Here are the cool things I found this week, I hope you enjoy these little moments that gave me joy this week.
2 min read
10
Apr
Winglet

Winglet

What started as a side project over a cup of tea has taken flight: Winglet is now live 🦉
2 min read
09
Apr
Interaction Design vs Collaboration Design

Interaction Design vs Collaboration Design

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more sophisticated, the limitations of traditional interaction design are becoming clear.
4 min read
04
Apr
Friday Inspo: Ai for Good

Friday Inspo: Ai for Good

Here are the cool things I found this week: I’m diving deep into The Book of Eels by Patrik
2 min read
03
Apr
Designing in the Age of MCP: A Shift from Apps to Tools

Designing in the Age of MCP: A Shift from Apps to Tools

In this post, I explore the emerging paradigm of Model-Centric Products (MCP), explain why it matters for designers, and highlight examples of what this new world looks like.
7 min read
02
Apr
Beyond Anthropocentrism: designing a world where all beings matter

Beyond Anthropocentrism: designing a world where all beings matter

When we talk about climate action, innovation, and the future of technology, the focus is almost always on humans: how
3 min read