Journal

Rubber Stamp

Finding the balance between acceleration and introspection.

Design Systems Are AI Infrastructure

A talk at Into Design Systems, chock-full of insights from over 8 months of building.

PDF → Code with AI + MCP

A well-structured design system is critical infrastructure for AI-assisted coding.

Write More Publicly

A long-running list of posts I want to write.

Zeroheight Award Nomination

We’re a finalist in the Innovation category.

Accessibility Review of America by Design

Big ambitions, but some basics are missing.

Upcoming Accessibility Panel

Digging into compliance, automation, and design systems with civic tech leaders.

NYC Crew

A first gathering in the new NYC office.

Serious Times

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it sure does seems to rhyme.

NYS Design System Update

It’s been a minute since I’ve talked publicly about this work.

18F Gone

A team you’d want to keep around.

All Means All

Older adults and digital inclusion in NYC.

Job is good.

Marathon, Not Sprint

The work of improving government digital experiences.

Strong Product Ownership

Taking greater responsibility for the outcome.

2024 State of the State

Establish a New York State Design System. 🎯

Multi-platform Design Systems

Highlights from a discussion on The Question with Ben Callahan.

Don’t Wait

Please don’t wait to tell someone that you care.

In Praise of Generalists

Dig wide, not just deep.

What You Don’t See

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.

Saying It Out Loud

It’s a tough time in the industry.

Empire State of UX

Guess what? I’m starting a new job with the state of New York!

Practical Design Systems

A few weeks ago, I quietly launched my new design systems consulting company, Practical Design Systems.

Life Scenarios, Not Personas

A better way to evaluate government customer experience.

2022 in Review: Personal Goals

2022 in Review: Traveling

2022 In Review: Home & Family

Second-Class Time

A year-end confession.

Things I Wish I’d Known

Advice for the solopreneur route.

Stop Comparing

Saying it out loud in case anyone else needs to hear it.