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The new age of software If you think about it, there is *a lot* of software that hasn’t been built across hundreds of...
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The new age of software

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If you think about it, there is *a lot* of software that hasn’t been built across hundreds of industries because our best paid designers and engineers were occupied with building social networks and ad networks. "The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make
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The new DESK If you're reading this, you're already on it! In case you're reading this on your phone, I hope you...
28th Sep 2026
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The new DESK

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28th Sep 2026
If you're reading this, you're already on it! In case you're reading this on your phone, I hope you can visit on desktop soon too. You know, the one with the big screen. The bigger the screen, the better. It works beautifully on tiny
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Beautiful mistakes I recently saw a short video about how the red wax seals on the famous Maker's Mark whiskey bottles...
27th May 2026
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Beautiful mistakes

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27th May 2026
I recently saw a short video about how the red wax seals on the famous Maker's Mark whiskey bottles get applied. They're still dipped and sealed by hand which makes it special because no two bottles are exactly alike. But what I didn't know
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Every choice is a confession I believe our aesthetic taste is incredibly important, maybe even more important than we admit...
5th Feb 2026
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Every choice is a confession

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5th Feb 2026
I believe our aesthetic taste is incredibly important, maybe even more important than we admit because it reveals our deepest values inside of us. If you like plastic versus wood, if you're drawn to chrome or brass, to minimalism or maximalism, to sharp edges or soft curves.......
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My favorite type of designers There are many types of GREAT designers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past two...
16th Dec 2025
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My favorite type of designers

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16th Dec 2025
There are many types of GREAT designers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past two decades and what I learned is that they are all not measured equally. Below are some of my favorites for the various circumstances. (FYI: very rarely does a designer inherit
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Dear Young Designer, Part II (this is a timely continuation of Part I of Dear Young Designer) → You don't need to become a...
4th Nov 2025
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Dear Young Designer, Part II

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4th Nov 2025
(this is a timely continuation of Part I of Dear Young Designer) → You don't need to become a grifter to be successful. I know it seems that way today (given the context of 2025), but trust me there is another way that's more meaningful and
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How to reverse AI brain rot — A note to myself Stop chasing frictionless convenience Accept some slowness and complexity in your life. Don't use...
1st Oct 2025
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How to reverse AI brain rot — A note to myself

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1st Oct 2025
Stop chasing frictionless convenience Accept some slowness and complexity in your life. Don't use shortcuts everywhere even if they're easily available to you. Embrace manual effort to train your mind and body. It's the only way to grow and retain personal agency in a
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Death by a Thousand Buttons — from the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №268 Welcome back to DESK! New York threw us another perfect weekend so I took the Escape Machine down to...
4th Jun 2025
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Death by a Thousand Buttons — from the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №268

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4th Jun 2025
Welcome back to DESK! New York threw us another perfect weekend so I took the Escape Machine down to Balthazar in SoHo for some overpriced eggs benedict (a Tobias favorite, although I prefer it at PASTIS in Meatpacking District, same owner, better food). While enjoying my brunch...
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3 lessons from Jony Ive I nearly walked away from writing this essay. Trendy or current topics usually make me turn the...
27th May 2025
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3 lessons from Jony Ive

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27th May 2025
I nearly walked away from writing this essay. Trendy or current topics usually make me turn the other way, but I'm making an exception today. I'm not sure if you watched the interview with Jony Ive and Patrick (CEO of Stripe) last week. It's
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Objects of Affection — From the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №257 As always, if you missed last weeks email, its now on my blog. Last week I shared my big bucket list...
3rd Feb 2025
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Objects of Affection — From the Desk of van Schneider — Edition №257

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3rd Feb 2025
As always, if you missed last weeks email, its now on my blog. Last week I shared my big bucket list "Designs of my Dreams" with you. Feel free to forward this article to friends or colleagues if you like, its now open to everyone to read. Designs
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