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August 5, 2026 · Article

Building a Dashcam iPhone App

MightyDash started with a simple frustration: private dashcam apps were hard to use, and polished ones wanted too much data. I wanted to build something better.

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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 7, 2026 · Article

On Using AI for Work

AI is not a replacement for skill, taste, judgment, or responsibility. Used well, it is leverage for people who already know what they are doing.

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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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May 1, 2026 · Article

TeachKit Is Now Free

TeachKit was built to make online teaching simpler and more practical. Now creators can build free or paid courses without paying TeachKit a monthly subscription.

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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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