Writing

Notes on product design, design systems, accessibility and working alone.

Settings pages are where products go to get messy. Some rules I follow to keep them usable.

Nov 3, 2026 - John Doe

Designing in code, four years in

I stopped making mockups in 2021. What that actually looks like day to day, what it is bad at, and why I will not go back.

Oct 27, 2026 - John Doe

You do not need a team to have a design system. You need twelve components and a page that explains them.

Sep 21, 2026 - John Doe

Most forms are abandoned for the same six reasons. None of them are about the visual design.

Sep 12, 2026 - John Doe