Three types of design

People tend to use the word "design" very loosely when talking about product, but it's actually quite important to distinguish between the types of design (and their respective designers) when seeking to understand what someone means by the term in any given context, as well as how they…

The only metric that matters

I've been lucky to be part of the early growth of several really interesting and now important networks including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. One of the things that I felt working on each of these is that we never looked at numbers or metrics in the abstract -- total page…

Formula for Entrepreneurial Success

Five simple truths

What I Learned Building Medium (So Far)

As of November 2012

We’re now eight months into building Medium, having started in earnest in February of this year. In August, we launched what I call the “preview” version—which included viewing content publicly and creation for a…

Why I love Twitter and barely tolerate Facebook

You’re hiring the wrong designer.

What do you think of when you imagine the designer you’re going to hire for your company? Smart…

What we’re trying to do with Medium

A place for ideas and stories—from Everyone—to thrive

Is design a part of mainstream startup culture now? Absolutely.

Sterility v. Simplicity

Simple design often results in beautiful design. An effective blending of character and elegance delivered with…