Now

What has my attention.

Not a status feed, just a snapshot of where the focus sits right now. Borrowed, with thanks, from Derek Sivers.

Building

  • This siteRebuilding it from first principles on a single design system.
  • ElectraCoreExtending the calculator set with the tools that come up most on site.
  • A component libraryCarving the shared pieces out of real project work rather than a blank Figma file.

Reading

  • Shop Class as SoulcraftMatthew Crawford. On the value of work you can see the result of.
  • The Design of Everyday ThingsNorman. Still the clearest thinking on why things frustrate us.
  • Thinking in SystemsDonella Meadows. Loops, delays, and leverage points.

Learning

  • RustSlowly, and with the humility it demands.
  • Motor controlVariable frequency drives and field oriented control.
  • CompositionDeliberate framing, not just pointing the lens.

Thinking about

  • Generalists in specialist worldsThe case for breadth is stronger than most will admit.
  • Physical vs digital makingWhy they need each other, and always have.
  • Durability as a design principleWhat gets built to last, and exactly why.
See the work