Me

Editorially

We’re making a new platform for writer and editors called Editorially. Our goal is to make the very best tool for writers — one that helps you collaborate, and so helps you write better.

Dec 19

De-Aparting

Over 7 years and 167 issues later, the time has come for me to step down as creative director for A List Apart.

Nov 14

Saying “No”

I had the pleasure of speaking alongside Simon Collison for the New York CreativeMornings chapter last month as part of the Kickstarter benefit to create an archive of of every video from every speaker from every chapter.

Nov 05

Content Strategy for Mobile, by Karen McGrane

New from A Book Apart, Karen McGrane’s Content Strategy for Mobile.

Oct 31

Leaving Typekit

It’s with a heavy heart I write that today is my last day at Typekit.

Oct 19

Baseline Grids on the Web

A response to a Branch discussion about the usefulness of baseline grids on the web.

Sep 27

Beautiful Bitmaps

The wonderful folks over at UPPERCASE Magazine invited me to participate in a fun typographic project called Beautiful Bitmaps for their latest issue.

Sep 21

Off Book, The Art of Web Design

Look ma, I’m on PBS! Or at least the PBS website.

Aug 27

Stealing Sheep

When I read this Designer Spotlight on type designer Frederic Goudy it made me remember again just how much I like him.

Apr 26

Hillman

Hillman Curtis, artist, designer, filmmaker, Brooklynite, bicyclist, friend, and explorer passed away last week at the young age of 51.

Jan 25

Our Favorite Typefaces of 2011 at Typographica

One of the best annual wrap-ups returns after a hiatus in 2009-10, Our Favorite Typefaces, from Typographica. Welcome back!

Sep 16

Scenes from Brimfield

Last week I went to Brimfield, Massachusetts, home of the largest flea market in New England. Here are some photos from the trip.

Aug 26

Five & Ten

This year marks my site’s tenth birthday online, so I’m celebrating with a new design incarnation. Number five is alive! (Sorry)

Aug 01

About Face

About Face, a new article series I’m writing over at the Typekit Blog where we’ll look at the details behind a typeface and try to crack what makes it special.

Jul 12