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Alex Deckard

Alex Deckard

Reinventing Happiness Through Urbanism

I’ve always been fascinated by place. As such, I’m one of those people always perusing “best places” lists, real estate listings, as well…

May 1, 2017

Reinventing Happiness Through Urbanism

May 1, 2017

Alex Deckard

Un-Hacking The Life Hack

When did everything become a “hack.” Life-hacking, diet-hacking, exercise-hacking — the list goes on. For something to be a hack than there…

Apr 20, 2017

Un-Hacking The Life Hack

Apr 20, 2017

Alex Deckard

Thoughts on Race & Privilege From a White American Male

The above video for River by Leon Bridges is some of the beautiful and moving five minutes of filmmaking I’ve seen as of late. It also has…

Feb 4, 2016

Feb 4, 2016

Alex Deckard

Why Do You Make?

Lately I’ve noticed myself falling back into the same rut that goes a little like this:

Nov 6, 2014

Nov 6, 2014

Alex Deckard

Are You a Commodity?

There are two sets of design professionals. The first set are commodities, and deliver value on a production level. These designers set…

Nov 6, 2014

Nov 6, 2014

Alex Deckard

When Shit Hits the Fan

Growing up in a liberal college town, I would frequently see bumper stickers that read, “If you aren’t outraged, you’re not paying…

Aug 14, 2014

Aug 14, 2014

Alex Deckard

Sweat the Small Stuff

If something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.

Mar 5, 2014

Mar 5, 2014

Alex Deckard

How My Grandma is Making Me a Better Designer

Grandma stood under 5 feet tall, but she left some big shoes to fill. Even after her death, she continues to inspire me to do better on both a professional and personal level.

Dec 9, 2013

Dec 9, 2013

Alex Deckard

Signing Off

Going anti-social is the new social.

Oct 31, 2013

Signing Off

Oct 31, 2013

Alex Deckard

Solving for X

How to solve for the unknown while considering your users.

Aug 23, 2013

Aug 23, 2013

Alex Deckard

Alex Deckard

Park City, UT based dad, bicycler, & designer. Here I write about living with intent, new urbanism, and community. Let’s go build something. www.alexdeckard.com

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