Deploying soon! ✨ If you've got an app built with AI, whether light or heavy assistance, drop it in the comments or DM me. I'd love to consider featuring it when we go live.

I love that after all these years Photoshop still has legacy Save for Web. My go-to every time (and really the only need I have for it).

We are now grandparents of the sweetest angel who arrived two weeks ago. Our first. We flew into Utah to meet her this weekend. You may commence calling me Gramps.

Chiefly Design issue № 02 just dropped. → "Should Design Be Measured?" → Yes and no. This is the only correct answer. → NPS is terrible for measuring design. But if your org loves NPS, how you can leverage it in your favor. → Great design is a function of bad ideas.

Chiefly Design issue № 01 is in the books: → "Delight vs. Delightful" → Featured font: Rather Risqué by SilverStag → Noteworthy stuff on my radar

New newsletter drops next week! I'll save "Why Substack" for later. Short answer is Kit, Ghost, etc are fantastic. But for now Substack is the right start, with my site as the newsletter home later (likely powered by one of those). Hope to say hello in your inbox soon. ✌🏼

If we are to successfully address the riptide that is political violence—whether the use of a hammer, firearm, you name it—we must also address the undercurrent of seemingly "harmless" yet demeaning, berating verbal abuse of one's character when they choose to speak out on issues we disagree with.

New newsletter WIP. This has been a long time coming.

Willing to bet my career on this: When the AI dust settles there will remain an evergreen need for taste & style at the hands of a professional, the ability to judge with your gut, methodical work at a slower pace, typographic mastery, and so much more that we do as designers.

One of the feedback themes I'm most proud of as a manager over the years: "I feel calmer when I'm around you." Tech doesn't value calmness. But I do. Translation: If we're working together, we will find ways to achieve high-quality, accelerated outcomes in a measured way. Unapologetically.

New week, fresh sheet. Last month, @cameronmoll.bsky.social was kind enough to send me some of his do-its sticky task pads to try out. They've completely replaced the assorted post-its that usually litter my desk. Check them out at: shop.cameronmoll.com/product/do-its

Really pleased with how this presentation came together for a group of UX students this week. And now I'm sharing it with all of you (including the colophon).

Next week I'm speaking to UX students with an updated version of "10 Things I Wish Every Design Student Knew." What do you wish they knew?

Hey Apple, this Messages shortcut would be super helpful. Too many taps otherwise when someone asks "do you have their number".

I love the idea of products baking mental health and mindfulness into the fabric of software. Not just lip service, but explicit design principles backed up by real, tangible features. blogs.opera.com/news/2025/02... The things we create affects our users' wellbeing. Let's make that a real concern!

In 10+ years that we've taught these principles to our children and others, we've found that following these brings peace and self-mastery. Ignoring these leads to heartache, regret, and painful recovery. They aren't perfect. But they've proven to be very effective. (Most of them for adults, too.)

Timeline cleanser. Sunset at our home beach last night.

I'm loving using "DO-ITS" notes by @cameronmoll.bsky.social. They're simple, Post-It notes that you fill out each morning to focus on your key daily tasks. Very effective. shop.cameronmoll.com/product/do-its

Apologies as this will sound like a subtle marketing play, but would you mind hitting up do-its.co and seeing if it forwards properly to my shop? Seems to be stalling for some people (myself included).

Excited to receive my Do-It task list pad from @cameronmoll.bsky.social! Already checked off my first to-do item; feels good! shop.cameronmoll.com/product/do-its

This is how I start every morning. You can too! 👉 shop.cameronmoll.com

There is a pervasive mindset across most of tech that if you are not being pushed hard by your manager—or pushing yourself hard—you are underperforming. I've spent much of my career pushing back against this narrative. Most days it feels like a finger in the dam. Not once have I regretted it.

Recently I've had really good success with a more analog daily to-do list, which is why I just ordered the great @cameronmoll.bsky.social's new Do-Its sticky task pad: shop.cameronmoll.com/product/do-its

I've pondered how to say this without sounding self-righteous and I'm afraid it will regardless. Streaming services seem to have a blank check on the F-word. Because of this I've stayed on the sidelines as popular shows have come & gone. Maybe you need to hear this to know others are out there.

Launching another physical product today reminds me how much I appreciate producing physical goods as an offset to all the digital work we do. Few things are as rewarding as holding the thing you've carefully crafted.

Ugh. If you're seeing a timeout error with the previous link go here: shop.cameronmoll.com/product/do-its

Do-Its are now available for purchase!✌️ This is the analog method I've used the past 5+ years to manage my daily tasks and now I'm sharing this simple, effective method with you. ✦ AM/PM split ✦ Dot-grid sketch area ✦ Stick anywhere

It's such a delight to see "web design" and "web designer" making a comeback. ♥︎

Having gone through 3 major hurricanes last season I can only imagine what those impacted by the LA fires are experiencing. Cash donations are helpful. Acknowledgement of what they're going through, especially understanding by managers, is also extremely helpful.

Can't shake the feeling that AI today feels like CSS in the early days before it was supported by most browsers: sounded incredible, poised to revolutionize how we built for the web, but not quite 'there' yet practically.

Top Gun. As long as it's not Goose, let's do this.

Finally getting serious about starting a proper newsletter—leadership, design, type, & recent finds. Substack, Kit, Beehiv, other... which do you recommend?

Another sneak peek at Do-Its, the super simple task management method I've used the past 5+ years. Do-Its have a small dot-graph space for sketches and quick notes right next to your tasks.✌️ Coming January 2025. Sign up for early access: confirmsubscription.com/h/y/5C1D4F25...

Bought "Desperate Oasis" for Christmas on a whim just for the beautiful artwork. Turns out it's a really solid 2-person game to play. Highly recommended. (Released just last month.)

I love Christmas time in our home.

For those of you ending this year still without an offer in hand: It's them, not you. If I've found one constant over the many years of interviewing & hiring it's that sometimes we overlook or decline really, really good hires. Hang in there. The right person will see it soon.

I've stuck with one task management method more than any other the past 5+ years and I'm excited to finally share it with you all this January 2025. Be the first to get Do-Its in your workspace & home. Shoot me your email for early access. Link follows below.

Honest question: Do runners actually run in On Cloud shoes? Bought my first pair recently and while I'm not a runner I've worn running shoes daily for a long time. These are some of the stiffest shoes in had in a while. (Granted the X3 is low cushioning.)

Friends, last chance to put letterpress under the tree!🎄 Free shipping on all posters in stock + up to 30% off.

We've reached that age where some of our sons can't come home for the holidays due to jobs or staying with their spouse's family. I'd be lying if I didn't admit I'm slightly heartbroken, but on the bright side I'm so proud of the adults they're becoming.

For my Christmas music lovers out there I've got a few Spotify playlists just for you. Links below.

WIP — I'm completely enamored by Andy Mangold's Pompadour Numerals. Too early to tell if it'll make the cut for this, but it's on my hotlist now.

Currently in the "get all the bad ideas out so the good ones can come" design phase today.

Researching UIs today and stumbled on this from Strava. Clear next steps between free trial and paid account. Usually this is handled as fine print. Well done, Strava friends.

I have a hunch I'll be reposting this slide every so often as the AI era continues unfolding the next couple years. (From my deck on design quality.)

TIL tapping the 1-4 keys in Google Cal desktop is a pretty handy shortcut for switching views.

Today is World Diabetes Day. We celebrate our Type 1 son who has lived with T1 for 15 years. He still gives himself multiple insulin shots a day—he prefers this over a pump—and will continue doing this until science can change this. Shout out to all the T1s out there managing their day to day 💙

Loving this neue font from Pangram Pangram. Neue Corp is a variable font with geometric and grotesque elements, ranging from Condensed Thin to Extended Black. That Wide Thin weight tugs at my type heart strings 😍 🔗 pangrampangram.com/products/neu...

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