The Last Mechanical Button
A documented in-car comparison shows why a well-designed physical control can preserve tactile skill, reduce visual demand and keep human attention on the road.
How a Software Update Can Make a Working Device Obsolete
A device can remain physically sound yet become useless when its app, API or cloud service changes. Follow the dependency stack—and learn what predicts a longer life.
Every Smart Device Needs a Real Manual Mode
A smart device should preserve essential local control when its app, account, internet connection or vendor disappears. Manual mode is infrastructure for agency and resilience.
A quiet place
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the constant noise on social media? Imagine a platform designed to prioritize listening and silence, fostering deeper, more meaningful interactions. We are currently in…
Revolutionizing Knowledge Management with Tilemap Web Apps: From Dungeons & Dragons to Italian Palaces
Introduction Tilemaps have long been a staple in the realm of tabletop gaming, particularly for Dungeon Masters (DMs) orchestrating intricate campaigns in Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). These maps allow DMs…
Tech Tides: How New Innovations Are Reshaping Our Everyday Lives
Our new article on the Public Improvement newsletter is here! Check https://open.substack.com/pub/publicimprovement/p/tech-tides-how-new-innovations-are?r=26lr9l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true