Seth Godin on models →

That’s what makes it a model. The map is not the territory, and a model is nothing but a stripped-down approximation of what might be happening. By definition, the model for your problem, your organization, your opportunity–it’s not actually the thing being studied, it’s a simplified version of it. All models are wrong, some modelsContinue reading “Seth Godin on models →”

Looking for design inspiration somewhere else

I always enjoy browsing the web in search of new design inspiration, but after browsing Dribbble, Instagram, Uplabs, etc. it’s hard not to feel that all designs look very same-y. And it’s only natural, it’s hard not to unconsciously follow trends. When you see design patterns everywhere as they become popular, they seep into yourContinue reading “Looking for design inspiration somewhere else”

Jared Sinclair’s design review of AnyList from 2014 is still worth your time

Design trends move quickly, so you might think that an app review from 2014 would be irrelevant today. But good design principles are timeless and you can still learn from old content if it’s good. iOS designer Jared Sinclair has a great series of design reviews from a few years ago that I find myselfContinue reading “Jared Sinclair’s design review of AnyList from 2014 is still worth your time”

Repeating Priorities, Not Excuses

I find that most people, me included, are skilled at tricking our minds into thinking we don’t have control over the things standing between us and the things we desire. The trick behind it: excuses. We’re not even very creative with our excuses. Take exercise, for example. Most people who claim they wish to more fit/healthy citeContinue reading “Repeating Priorities, Not Excuses”

Ben Schwartz on Idea Technology

What motivates your work? For the longest time I can remember, I’ve had trouble finding drive for work. Soon as something becomes a thing I have to do, my mind starts resisting it. Ben Schwartz talks about how a lot of jobs today were designed in a soulless fashion that doesn’t care about the personContinue reading “Ben Schwartz on Idea Technology”