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Designer, illustrator and writer; author of The Shape of Design and of widely read essays on design and the web.
8 things
KindleHardware Amazon
I have a Kindle. I love it, unabashedly. I think good technology turns us into the people we want to be, and since getting the Kindle, I've probably increased my reading two-fold.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
Panasonic Lumix GF1Hardware Panasonic
I just bought a Panasonic Lumix GF1 a few months ago and I love it. It makes me feel skilled rather than like an idiot. That's what good technology does.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
Muji notebooksHardware Muji
I like Muji notebooks and Muji pens because they work well, yet don't feel precious. In my case, the more I treasure a tool, the less likely I am to use it.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
Muji pensHardware Muji
I like Muji notebooks and Muji pens because they work well, yet don't feel precious.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
MacBook AirHardware Apple
I have a 13" MacBook Air. No other machines. People ask me all the time if this is enough computer to do the work that I need to do.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
Apple TVHardware Apple
I have an Apple TV hooked up to the television. It's a Netflix machine and right now I'm investigating the classics I've never seen.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
iPad 1Hardware Apple
I have an iPad 1. It is heavy and a tiny bit awkward, but it's a joy for video and Instapaper.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
iPhone 4Hardware Apple
I have an iPhone 4. This is my side-kick, and makes me feel like a superhero. It is also, unfortunately, my pacifier.
His written "Uses This" interview, describing a deliberately mobile studio.
2011-04-18·usesthis.com ↗
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