I ♥ UX Design"What designer has the most elaborate, the most complex, the most beautiful job in the world? It's the user experience designer, a very special species indeed!"
Effortless Ain’t EasyMy new book Tapworthy hits the streets this week. After so much hard work, I hope you find it easy on the eyes and nourishing for the brain.
Marathons, Makers, and Surviving the Dark MiddleIn the dark middle of the race, runners need encouragement, reminders that they're strong, that the finish is ahead: plausible, real, within reach.
My Latest Project: A BookI signed a contract last month with O’Reilly to write a book about Apple’s iWork software, and I couldn’t be more tickled.
Future of Web Apps: Finding Light in Dark TimesAn uncertain economy makes it a good time for web workers to return to good-for-the-web core values.
“Go Into Space”Every day I climb into a rocket ship of my own invention.
Keeping up with UpdatesOne of the challenges of software development is settling into a release schedule that is sustainable not only for you but for your customers. Here are some suggestions about what to expect from Big Medium updates and how to craft a manageable upgrade regimen.
Will Work for Magic: Creativity and Play at SXSWMy latest scheme to improve productivity and creative flow: Screw around. Waste time. Make stuff. Banter. Play.
Long Road Ahead: Motivation, Ambition and Daunting ProjectsThe Paris Marathon prompts your correspondent to ponder what makes creative people tick in adversity.
Inspiration, Far from the ComputerWhen designer's block strikes, hit up Mother Nature. You'll be surprised what you might learn.
Lost WeekendsI'm giving myself a new challenge: Take a day off.
Artist in His StudioA Rembrandt painting captures the odd psychology of software development.