Recommendations you can check.
Product designer at Sublime Security, the email security company, and writer of the Unknown Arts newsletter.
17 things
shadcn/uiSoftware
Tailwind CSS v4 + shadcn/ui handled styling and components. shadcn gives you pre-built accessible components you theme to your own tokens.
Unknown Arts post on rebuilding his portfolio site with Claude Code, explaining his stack choices
2026-05-24·unknownarts.com ↗
Geist Sans + Geist MonoOther Vercel
Geist Sans + Geist Mono from Vercel for typography. Clean and precise, designer-y out of the box.
Unknown Arts post on rebuilding his portfolio site with Claude Code, explaining his stack choices
2026-05-24·unknownarts.com ↗
GitHub PagesService GitHub
GitHub Pages for hosting. Free, native to where the code already lives, with an official Astro deploy action that just works.
Unknown Arts post on rebuilding his portfolio site with Claude Code, explaining his stack choices
2026-05-24·unknownarts.com ↗
AstroSoftware
Astro v5 was the clear fit for a content-heavy portfolio. It ships zero JavaScript by default
Unknown Arts post on rebuilding his portfolio site with Claude Code, explaining his stack choices
2026-05-24·unknownarts.com ↗
Cosmos InstituteOther
If you want to explore the philosophical side of AI, I highly recommend checking out the work of the Cosmos Institute!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Cosmos Institute, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2026-02-23·unknownarts.com ↗
Design with AIOther Xinran Ma
Xinran is a thoughtful teacher and a great guide for finding your way as a designer in the AI era!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Design with AI, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2026-02-23·unknownarts.com ↗
Gear Acquisition SyndromeOther Isaac Elliot
A good blog post on the topic from a fellow creative technology person who’s all too familiar with the feeling.
Unknown Arts post on Gear Acquisition Syndrome; Go deeper reading list
2025-11-23·unknownarts.com ↗
When the Cymbals Come InOther Thorsten Ball
A nice metaphor/heuristic for considering whether a new piece of gear will really make a difference for your creation.
Unknown Arts post on Gear Acquisition Syndrome; Go deeper reading list
2025-11-23·unknownarts.com ↗
How the Internet Ruined HobbiesOther Levi Hildebrand
Tangential to GAS, but an interesting exploration of how consuming content about hobbies has started to replace the actual act of doing a hobby for many people in the modern world.
Unknown Arts post on Gear Acquisition Syndrome; Go deeper reading list
2025-11-23·unknownarts.com ↗
Future-Proof Your Career with AIOther Khe Hy
Khe's a master of career reinvention. Don't miss these practical insights from his latest evolution!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Future-Proof Your Career with AI, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2025-06-10·unknownarts.com ↗
Working TheorysOther Anu
Anu's ability to frame complex topics on tech and culture in simple terms never ceases to amaze!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Working Theorys, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2025-02-10·unknownarts.com ↗
Design Buddies NewsletterOther Design Buddies Community
Grace is building a lovely community of friendly designers. The newsletter is a nice intro to the great work she's doing!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Design Buddies Newsletter, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2023-09-21·unknownarts.com ↗
Department of ProductOther Rich Holmes
If you're looking to keep up with the happenings of the product industry, check out the weekly briefings from the Dept of Product!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Department of Product, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2023-06-28·unknownarts.com ↗
Pathless by Paul MillerdOther Paul Millerd
If you want to get more intentional about work's place in your life, Paul's your guide!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Pathless by Paul Millerd, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2023-04-14·unknownarts.com ↗
Year 2049Other Fawzi Ammache
Lots of great thoughts on near-future technologies and innovation from Fawzi!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Year 2049, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2023-01-06·unknownarts.com ↗
Hot TakesOther Adam Singer
I always appreciate Adam's insights. Go for the smart business ideas, and stay for the spicy takes 🔥.
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Hot Takes, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2022-12-17·unknownarts.com ↗
Proof of ConceptOther David Hoang
David is a seasoned and thoughtful creative technology leader whose insights always get me thinking!
Patrick Morgan's own recommendation blurb for the newsletter Proof of Concept, on their Substack's recommendations page.
2022-08-16·unknownarts.com ↗
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