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Notes on design, conversion, and building things that actually work.

  1. 11 Best Adobe Portfolio Examples for Graphic Designers (2026)

    11 top examples of graphic design portfolios on Adobe Portfolio that will give you the blueprint to building a stunning graphic design portfolio website.

    adobe-portfolioMarch 31, 202610 min read
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  2. Why Your Design System Is the Most Valuable Asset in the AI Era

    Design systems deliver 38% faster output and up to 9x ROI. In the AI era, they're not optional for startups. Here's the data and a 5-step framework.

    DesignMarch 31, 202618 min read
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  3. Which Mac Should a Graphic Designer Buy in 2026? Here's the Honest Answer

    Which Mac Should a Graphic Designer Buy in 2026? Here's the Honest Answer

    The Mac lineup just got a major refresh. Here's exactly which MacBook or desktop Mac makes sense for your design workflow and budget — updated for the M5 era.

    design-toolsMarch 31, 202621 min read
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  4. Is Adobe Portfolio Right for You? The Good and The Bad

    Is Adobe Portfolio Right for You? The Good and The Bad

    Adobe Portfolio is free with Creative Cloud, but is it the right tool for your design portfolio? Here's an honest breakdown of who it works for, where it falls short, and how to decide fast.

    adobe-portfolioMarch 30, 202614 min read
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  5. Adobe Portfolio Review (2026): The Fastest Way to Get Your Design Portfolio Live

    Already paying for Creative Cloud? Your portfolio website is already waiting. Here's how graphic designers are using Adobe Portfolio to get hired faster — and how to set it up in 24 hours.

    adobe-portfolioMarch 16, 20268 min read
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  6. Why Your Website Needs a Design System (and How to Build One in a Weekend)

    Why Your Website Needs a Design System (and How to Build One in a Weekend)

    Design teams with a system ship 38% faster. Here's how to build a lean design system with just five colors, a type scale, and CSS custom properties, in one weekend.

    Design SystemsMarch 6, 202612 min read
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  7. The 5 landing page mistakes I see every week

    After reviewing hundreds of landing pages, the same problems keep showing up. Here's what to fix first.

    ConversionFebruary 18, 20263 min read
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  8. Horizontal scroll: when to use it (and when to walk away)

    It's a powerful pattern — but only if the content earns it. A practical guide to deciding.

    UXFebruary 3, 20263 min read
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  9. Typography that converts: the hierarchy rules that actually matter

    Fonts don't sell products. Contrast, weight, and spacing do. Here's the framework I use on every project.

    TypographyJanuary 22, 20263 min read
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  10. How I run a design project from first call to final file

    My full client collaboration process — what I ask, when I ask it, and how I keep things moving without endless revision loops.

    ProcessJanuary 9, 20264 min read
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