Topic
Design
Interface craft, visual systems, messaging clarity, and layout decisions.
June 3, 2026 · Article
I Built a Local News Website
Boise Today started as a personal experiment in local media, AI, maps, and UX. It became a way to rethink what local news can feel like when it is built around how people actually live.
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May 2, 2026 · Article
No One Cares About Your Logo
After almost 20 years of designing logos, here's the honest advice most business owners don't want to hear: your logo is not what makes a brand good.
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May 2, 2026 · Article
The Art of Trusting Your Designer
There is a big difference between hiring someone to use design software and hiring them to solve a design problem. Most clients confuse the two.
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April 27, 2026 · Article
The Monetization of Spam
LinkedIn is selling access to your inbox with sponsored messages you can't opt out of. It's a cautionary tale for anyone building a product with real users.
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April 24, 2026 · Article
Good Design vs. Bad Design
Most designers will talk to you about fonts, colors, and layouts. Few will ever tell you what design actually is — and why that misunderstanding costs everyone.
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April 16, 2025 · Video
Why You Should Ignore Design Trends
Throughout the years you may have heard of the term "design trends," specifically in the realm of the web. The question is: are they helpful? Or do they merely distract from what design is all about? More Resources from Me: https://tubelinks.io/thomas My Favorite Apps/Tools: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936
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August 14, 2024 · Video
How to Schedule a Text Message on iPhone
Did you know it’s possible to schedule out a text message similar to the way you do an Email? Fortunately, you can do this on iOS/iPhone thanks to a built-in app called “Shortcuts” and in this video, I’ll show you how. More Resources from Me: https://thomasmcgee.co/start/ My Favorite Mac Apps: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936
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June 14, 2023 · Video
Speed Up Your Mac and Stay More Organized with This App
Managing and quitting apps is an important part of helping your Mac run at its best. QuitAll will help you manage all your open apps and let you quit the ones you’re not using, with a single click. Check out the links from this video: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/Mw12Vef5CEE More Resources from Me: https://tubelinks.io/thomas My Favorite Mac Apps: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936
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June 7, 2023 · Video
Armadas: The Naval-Themed Movement-Based Strategy Card Game
In this video, I’ll provide you with a super-quick walkthrough of a sea-themed, movement-based, strategy card game I created as a side project. Learn more about Armadas: https://armadasgame.com Links from this video: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/rl-pUzXD4Xw/ More Resources from Me: https://tubelinks.io/thomas My Favorite Mac Apps: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936
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March 1, 2023 · Video
How to Remove Audio Noise (& Other Stuff) from Your Video in Final Cut & Premier Pro
In this video, I’ll show you a suite of plugins that have made it endlessly easier to improve audio quality in any video in Final Cut Pro, Premier Pro, and more. Links from this video: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/YzYIGUHxUoE More Resources from Me: https://tubelinks.io/thomas My Favorite Mac Apps: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936 00:00 Introduction 02:46 The Demo 09:57 Conclusion
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January 25, 2023 · Video
Why You Need a Side Project
Side projects can be a lot of fun—but beyond that—there are a ton of benefits. In this video I’ll walk through why if you don’t already, you really should have a “side project.” 00:00 - Intro B-Roll Sequence 01:20 - Introduction 05:16 - Side Projects I’ve Pursued 11:47 - Why a Side Project? 15:52 - Ideas for Side Projects 18:31 - Tips for Pursuing Your Side Project 20:28 - Conclusion More Resources from Me: https://tubelinks.io/thomas My Favorite Mac Apps: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936
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August 31, 2022 · Video
How to Take (Better) Screenshots on a Mac
Taking screenshots on a Mac isn’t too tricky. However, taking screenshots that *actually look good* is a different story. In this video, I’ll show you a Mac app that makes it incredibly simple to showcase tweets, article snippets, or anything you want to capture, in a way that makes you look like a pro graphic designer. Get Xnapper: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/hATU_3V5CgA More Resources from Me: https://tubelinks.io/thomas My Favorite Mac Apps: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/c057e19 Video Gear I Use: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/41d8be5 Video Playlists: https://tubelinks.io/thomas/62b4936 #screenshots #macapps #setapp 00:00 - Introduction 01:48 - The App 09:24 - Conclusion
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