Agentic UX7 min
Make the agent legible, not merely capable
Agentic interfaces earn trust when goals, plans, evidence, and next actions stay visible—and consequential steps wait for people.
Jul 24, 2026
Engineering notes
Ideas for building usable systems.
Architecture practices, interface patterns, and useful questions from the work of making emerging technology dependable for the people who operate it.
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Software architecture6 min
Start with a modular monolith that can still grow
Independent services are a response to proven operational pressure, not a prerequisite for serious architecture.
Jul 22, 2026
Applied AI6 min
Draw the boundaries before you choose the model
Accountable architecture starts with the operating goal, the data that can enter the loop, and the decisions people must still own.
Jul 20, 2026
Applied AI7 min
Build systems, not demos
A convincing prototype can open a door. A useful product needs the less visible work of ownership, evaluation, operations, and change.
Jul 16, 2026
Collective practice5 min
Why small, senior teams move difficult work
Compact cross-functional teams create speed by reducing handoffs, keeping decisions close, and making responsibility visible.
Jul 9, 2026
Technology strategy4 min
Seven questions before you add another tool
Most teams do not need more software. They need a clearer view of the work, the constraint, and the behaviour a new tool must change.
Jun 25, 2026