Thought Leadership
The 60,000 feet view. This is where we step back from the forge and look at the wider landscape — patterns, trends, industry shifts and the kind of cross-disciplinary thinking that only comes from 20+ years of pioneering at the intersection of design and engineering. Opinions are our own. The compass always points forward.
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Here’s What 20 Years of Pioneering Design Engineering Has Taught Us
(This was originally posted on December 31, 2025. It was our work anniversary.) Wow…geezz…I’m honestly still kinda wrapping my head around the fact that we’re into the very final day of 2025. Well, if I… (Read More)
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OPINION: Stop Chasing a Portfolio. Start Building a Legacy. #shorts
For years, I watched designers obsess over their portfolios. More projects. Better screenshots. Prettier case studies. It became a performance—a dog-and-pony show designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers. But here’s the truth most won’t… (Read More)
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