A HALF-REMEMBERED IDEA
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Design that gets out of the way
A few principles for the next iteration.
Weekend reading
Design, architecture, and places to slow down.
Notes from the studio
Less decoration. More intention.
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Two thoughts, found again.
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WHEN A WORD IS ALL YOU REMEMBER
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A RETURNING DECISION
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AN OPEN QUESTION
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Less starting from zero
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Without overcomplicating it.
The essentials of fast search, explained to help you get started without friction.
Do I need to remember the note title?+
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Does search work with Markdown?+
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Can I combine search with labels?+
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