steph dixon

At heart, this is a manifestation of a general undervaluing of our own work: we still navigate the workplace as if getting paid to produce knowledge means we’re getting away with something, and have to do everything possible to make sure no one realizes they’ve made a massive mistake.

When so much of our working life is spent proving we’re working, it’s no wonder we’re uneasy with tools that make effort disappear.

Consumers participate in aspirational culture without participating in the aspirational market.

“I think part of why AI-companion apps have proven so seductive so quickly is that most of our relationships already happen exclusively through the phone,” he said.

Creative volume is more important than ever, from organic posting to testing for ads; integrating better concept ideation is crucial for brands to succeed, we want to be a key resource for you.

Fewer mission statements please, more mission questions.

Having good products are not enough. New brands need lore and storytelling across mediums, and visual identity standards are leveling up.

The inspiration was decidedly “off-algorithm” (a concept we’re seeing more and more). They pulled from movies like Elf and 60s Batman for visual inspiration. The results: forced perspective shots and that classic city-climbing look that feels immediately familiar.

My phone is silent but it feels like it’s yelling at me all the time.