I'm Nathan, a digital product designer currently figuring out the future of writing at Quillbot in Amsterdam

The short tale

I enjoy connecting dots, interrogating concepts, and distilling complexity. For over 18 years (eek!) I’ve helped organisations from startups to global brands bring their ideas to life and connect humans through technology.

Most of the time this involves drawing lots of boxes in other boxes and calling it user experience, interaction, or product design. I currently do this idea-wrangling at Quillbot, and formerly at WeTransfer and Bliss.

I value an approach to design that is intentional, honest, and self-reflective. You can read more in some of my essays.

Latest writing on design

  • The death of design

    It would appear that the design process—despite claims to the contrary—is in fact not dead.

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    15 min read

  • Alienation by design

    When design to reduce friction risks eroding human connection.

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    10 min read

  • Addicted to Every Possibility

    Self-imposing constraints in the creative process.

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    6 min read

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