Growing up in a liberal college town, I would frequently see bumper stickers that read, “If you aren’t outraged, you’re not paying attention.” At the time I regarded this as nothing more than activist rhetoric, however, the news of late has had me pretty bummed out. While there’s always unrest and injustice present in the… Read more »
From the Ramblings Archives
Happy Mother’s Day
Best not forget to call your mothers.
Link Wranglin’
It’s been a bit since I’ve done a good ol’ fashioned link dump. So here we go with a few odds and ends to make your day more interesting, or at least brighten it up a bit. Starting from above is a short edit I made last weekend featuring the Neko Monster and yours truly…. Read more »
Less Filler, More Killer.
In order to avoid losing its place atop organizations, design must deliver results. Designers must also accept that if they don’t, they’re not actually designing well; in technology, at least, the subjective artistry of design is mirrored by the objective finality of use data. A “great” design which produces bad outcomes —low engagement, little utility,… Read more »
This One’s for Frank
After returning from that ordeal to resume work and rejoin the internet, everything seemed like trivial bullshit—because it was. Disingenious money grabs highlighted themselves. Haters’ words lost their put-on quaintness and looked like hatespeak. Bad content looked like noise, loud promotion looked like desperation, and all speed was stupid. And it was startling how often… Read more »
Sweat the Small Stuff
On the road today, I passed a new Lincoln MKZ. The car had some stylish lines, but what caught my eye in passing was the little flange on the fuel cover that sticks out and makes it possible to open with your finger. Almost all late-model cars, especially within the luxury market, have flush fuel… Read more »
Sundance for Peasants
Above image courtesy of People of Sundance. People in black donning furry boots and funny hats have left their perfectly warm-weathered town to brave the frigid temps of the Wasatch with the hopes of catching that one-guy from that movie bust his ass on the ice. If you’re a local, it’s tempting to hide from… Read more »
To Grandma
It’s hard to reconcile our lives on days like this. We’re told to live like there’s no tomorrow. Follow our passions to the fullest. That we only get one go on this Earth. However, with these notions come a sense of responsibility. To do what’s right. To be selfless and take care of those we… Read more »
Life is best lived 6 inches from the pavement.
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Utah Bent Arrow T Pre-Order Sale
Available for pre-order now in the shop.