Articles, essays & letters

Writing.

Notes on design, communication and working life. A little more room to think something through.

The archive, so far: 85 articles · 32,528 words · 176,136 characters

Working life

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A sharp pencil cradled in soft orange felt beside an olive branch.
Working life

Radical Candor

Honesty at work is useful only when it comes with care for the people and the result.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance

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A wooden wind-up bird rests on an orange cushion beside its key.
Working life

Lazy or tired?

Learning the difference between needing rest and avoiding work, without turning either into an identity.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 33

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An unplugged cord beside a wooden spinning top and a closed laptop.
Working life

How do you unplug?

Making room for play and finding ways to switch off outside work.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 46

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A wooden artist mannequin rests beside water and an orange fruit.
Working life

Magic skeleton

A reminder to care for the body that carries you through your work and your life.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 43

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A balance beam becomes a bench with a cushion, book and briefcase.
Working life

Work-life bullshit

Questioning the idea of a perfect balance and choosing how you want work to fit into your life.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 22

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A sundial and orange mug beside a crescent-shaped ornament.
Working life

Morning person?

Finding a daily rhythm that fits your life rather than following someone else's ideal routine.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 18

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An unusual orange cup stands among three plain ivory cups.
Working life

What's wrong with you?

On enjoying work, feeling like the odd one out, and finding people who understand your choices.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 14

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A small orange hammock holds a closed book and an olive leaf.
Working life

Relax

Giving yourself permission to stop, recharge, and enjoy time away from work.

Newsletter · Breaking Freelance · No. 6

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