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Dear Designer

A love letter to designers who are struggling, searching, and seeking change — and who still want to create something remarkable.


On Quietude
On Quietude

Where I went (school) and what I’m bringing back (coaching)

Do Not Panic
Do Not Panic

Invest in your craft, your values, and your capacity for mystery

On the Inevitability of Design Changing Forever
On the Inevitability of Design Changing Forever

Three scenarios for the future of graphic design — and your work

In Defense of Rest and Resetting
In Defense of Rest and Resetting

Non-activity and reorganization as preparation for the year ahead.

We Need You More Than You Think
We Need You More Than You Think

Why designers are simply more important than ever before. And this extends to here and goes to here. And it could go even longer.

Stop Waiting to Be Picked for a Design Job
Stop Waiting to Be Picked for a Design Job

Just create your own thing, hell or high water. And this extends to here and goes to here. And it could go even longer.

Keep Moving
Keep Moving

Things need to keep going and we’re all that we got. And this extends to here and goes to here. And it could go even longer.

In Praise of Boring (Design)
In Praise of Boring (Design)

On being and being boring in the midst of making. (Not AI generated, I promise.)

The Time for Yourself is Now
The Time for Yourself is Now

Why now is the moment for designers to build their own path

Wild Life
Wild Life

On coaching, creation, and that one question that won’t go away: What else should I have done?

The Beauty and Power of Mr. Tambourine Man
The Beauty and Power of Mr. Tambourine Man

On excellence, chaos, and the quiet work that holds it all together

Where I’m Heading
Where I’m Heading

Notes on growth, struggle and the next stage of this newsletter; plus *going paid*

Keep Moving
Keep Moving

The map is already drawn.

Stop Waiting to Be Picked for a Design Job
Stop Waiting to Be Picked for a Design Job

Why now might be the perfect time to stop applying and start building.