Random
A collection of things that don't fit neatly elsewhere. Tools I use, books I recommend, and other miscellaneous interests.
Tools I Use Daily
- Figma – For all design work, from wireframes to high-fidelity mockups
- VS Code – With the GitHub Dark theme and Operator Mono font
- Notion – For notes, documentation, and personal knowledge management
- Raycast – An incredible launcher that has replaced multiple utilities
- Arc Browser – Has transformed how I organize my browsing workflow
Books That Changed My Thinking
- The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman – Fundamentals of user-centered design
- Shape Up by Ryan Singer – A revolutionary approach to product development
- How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens – Transformed my learning process
- Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows – A primer on systems thinking
- Show Your Work by Austin Kleon – Creative sharing in the digital age
Current Interests
- Learning to play the piano (beginner, but enthusiastic)
- Film photography and darkroom processing
- Sustainable approaches to technology and design
- The intersection of physical and digital product design
- Urban design and how cities shape human behavior