Month: July 2026
The Technology That Never Really Disappeared: Lessons from the Plantin-Moretus Museum
Design · Technology
A visit to Antwerp's Plantin-Moretus Museum revealed that many of the technologies and design principles we rely on today—from fonts and typography to intellectual property and user experience—have…
From Dashboards to Decisions: Where AI Can (and Can’t) Help
Analytics · Data Science · Work & Leadership
For decades we’ve invested in collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data. AI is changing how quickly we can understand that information—but can it actually make better decisions? I explore…
Testing an Espresso Chilling Ball: Does It Actually Change the Taste?
Life Hacks
Curious whether an espresso chilling ball actually improves flavor, I performed a simple side-by-side comparison using identical beans, grind size, and extraction settings. Here's what I found.
The End of the Default Handshake
Work & Leadership
The workplace has changed, and so have the unwritten rules of professional greetings. A handshake is no longer the automatic default, making emotional intelligence, observation, and respect more…