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Manifesto

Manifesto

Notes I come back to when I design, write, and work with people.
[01]Section
::Principles
Principles

Principles

  • >Be kind.
  • >Do the right thing, even when it costs more.
  • >Do not look away from obvious problems.
  • >Respect other people's time and work.
  • >If something makes no sense, say it plainly.
  • >Make time for the people who matter.
[02]Section
::How I work
How I work

How I work

  • >Creativity is a tool, not the point.
  • >Do not polish a weak idea. Fix the idea first.
  • >Learn the rules before you try to break them.
  • >If the result keeps failing, change the process.
  • >Simple systems are easier to understand and trust.
[03]Section
::Mindset
Mindset

Mindset

  • >If a mistake can be fixed, fix it and move on.
  • >Look at familiar things with fresh attention.
  • >Tools should support the message, not compete with it.
  • >Write things down. Your brain is for thinking, not storage.
  • >Hope helps. Action changes things.
[04]Section
::Professional
Professional

Professional

  • >Every design decision needs a reason.
  • >Context matters. Do not judge work without understanding the people and constraints behind it.
  • >Good systems reduce noise and repeated work.
  • >Clear structure beats clever decoration.
  • >Do the best work the situation allows, then make the situation better.