I'm thrilled to unveil my brand new interactive experience: My 2019 Resolutions & 2018 Year in Review. This project became much more than just a simple tracker—it evolved into a meaningful journey of reflection, celebration, and intentional goal-setting for the upcoming year. Join the Conversation What reflection tools do you use to look back on your year? How do you set meaningful goals for the future?
We are half way through 2018 and I realized I neglected to share my resolutions with you here on my blog. These are some of my favorite "personal time" creative projects I work on each year. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it!
Better Late Than Never: My 2017 Resolutions Because sometimes life gets in the way of your best-laid plans A moment from my adventures last year — one of many inspirations for this year's goals Who publishes their 2017 resolutions in May of 2017? Me, of course! I've been busy, people! Life has a way of filling up your calendar when you least expect it. Between work projects, family adventures, and a few unexpected detours, my...
My 7th Annual New Year's Resolutions: The Interactive Edition Where personal goals meet web development creativity A snapshot of my interactive PHP-powered resolutions tracker for 2016 For my seventh consecutive year of publishing New Year's resolutions, I decided to shake things up. Instead of my usual text-based article format, I challenged myself to create something more dynamic and engaging: a custom interactive PHP page that tracks my goals throughout the year. This project served a...
Why humans intentionally create obstacles and how these "walls" drive our growth and satisfaction When given a simple foam pit to jump into, these children created their own challenge by building a wall to overcome A few months ago, I took my son to a trampoline park and witnessed something fascinating. The facility provided a simple foam pit for children to jump into—a fun activity by most standards. Yet within minutes, something remarkable happened: the...
How Apple's co-founder revolutionized our understanding of what design really means Steve Jobs examining a product with his characteristic intensity and attention to detail In a world obsessed with aesthetics, Steve Jobs stood apart with a more profound understanding of design. The Apple co-founder and visionary didn't just create beautiful products – he fundamentally reimagined what design meant in the context of technology and consumer experiences. Jobs, in an interview with Rob Walker for a...