Perspectives

A collection of thought pieces and exploratory projects

Making things is how I come to understand a situation or a system. Each piece here is a timestamped attempt to visualize an idea or problem.

Articles

Essays from my Substack, Deeper Designs with Jesse, on where design and technology are heading.

Substack · January 2026 How interfaces are becoming like typefaces What the history of typography teaches us about where digital interfaces are heading, and why designers will move from crafting screens to shaping the systems behind them. Read on Substack →

Substack · January 2026 The 9 waves of art: a test of AI co-authorship A nine-part framework of artistic approaches, built together with Claude, and what the collaboration showed about AI amplifying human creativity rather than replacing it. Read on Substack →

Talks

Recorded presentations on design practice and lessons from my career.

Talk · 2026 Career learnings and reflections A review of past career moments, responsibilities, and key learnings throughout my design career, from brand design and copywriting to leading UX teams. Watch on Vimeo →

Talk · March 2021 Bridging brand and product design A live talk recorded during the COVID lockdown, on the blurring line between brand and product in digital experiences. Watch on YouTube →

Explorations

My art, and interactive pieces where I apply UX methods to subjects beyond product work.

Paintings and drawings · Ongoing Artist’s portfolio A collection of drawings and paintings I’ve made over the years. Art has always been central to how I think about design. View the portfolio →

Interactive map · 2026 The six neighborhoods of Europe An interactive map that groups European countries by shared geopolitical circumstances, strategic advantages and vulnerabilities. Explore the map →

Educational map Mapping the Indian subcontinent An interactive map for learning about the regional cultures, geographies and geopolitical circumstances of different corners of the subcontinent. Explore the map →