Five years ago, I had just finished three years working here at Atomic Object, and wrote up a blog post reflecting on some of the projects I had worked on, to give a window into what the job is like. Now, in 2026, it’s been eight (!) years since I started. I don’t think I’ve […] The post An Overview…
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6 posts
16 May
9 May
The Visibility Trap: What Predatory Media Pitches Reveal About Our Need for Real Community
Atomic ObjectI’ve been approached more times than I can count by organizations on LinkedIn, all of them claiming to be impressed by my background and eager to feature my story in their publication. After doing my research, the pattern became clear. Your name gets listed in a booklet for free, but your photo, your story, your […] The post The Visibility…
26 Apr
I’ve never really been great at side questing in video games. In most games I play, I tend to lock in on the main storyline. The objective is clear, the path is defined, and progress feels measurable. Side quests exist but they get pushed off with the assumption that I’ll come back to them later. […] The post Software Development…
29 Mar
Successful relationships – both inside or outside of business – require a focused effort to meet others where they are to build connections. Without a strong relationship, navigating obstacles and aligning on goals is exponentially more difficult. A key tool for achieving this is mindfulness – the deliberate choice to bring your focus to the […] The post Mindfulness: A…
16 Mar
I frequently get questions from traditional graphic design students, inquiring about what designing software products is like. They want to know more about what I do and what they can do to get their foot in the door as a software maker. The answer to both of those questions can get complicated, but I think […] The post What Is…
6 Mar
Fast-moving projects can be really fun to work on, but they’re also mentally expensive. When priorities shift rapidly and you’re juggling features, bugs, code reviews, and meetings, you’re just as bottlenecked by time as you are by cognitive load. Here are some ways to reduce that load without slowing momentum. 1. Stop using your brain […] The post How to…