THINKING

Working notes, published.

18 pieces on product, technical direction, AI and the practice of building digital things. Written while doing the work rather than after it.

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1 July 20255 min

Designing from the Middle: A Philosophy of Presence in Product and Code

When people ask about my approach to design and development, I often say I work from the middle. It's not a slogan, it's the most accurate way I can describe how I make decisions. The middle is a point of presence, a place where competing forces can be held together without collapsing into extremes.

design
development
mindfulness
philosophy
product management

25 January 20253 min

How I Use AI to Build Faster, Think Deeper, and Stay Human

AI is a core part of my workflow, acting as a multiplier for skill, not a replacement. I use it to get to the good stuff faster, remove friction, and enhance creative thinking, all while keeping human judgment at the center.

ai
creativity
development
productivity
workflow

10 December 20242 min

What I Look for Before Writing a Line of Code

The most expensive problems in digital projects aren't technical, they're strategic. Before writing code, I focus on clarity, validation, and alignment to ensure we're building the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

development
planning
product management
strategy
workflow