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EngineeringFeb 12, 20266 min read
Signal Drift: Building a Real-Time Portfolio Feed
A behind-the-scenes look at the live feed system that keeps the portfolio feeling fresh without losing focus.
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Motion Rituals: The 7 Animations That Keep People Scanning
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QR Lives: The Payment Flow That Cut Drop-off by 34%
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Our sprint ritual balances research, rapid design, and build-ready handoff in five days.
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Signal Drift: Building a Real-Time Portfolio Feed
A behind-the-scenes look at the live feed system that keeps the portfolio feeling fresh without losing focus.
Neon Commerce: Designing Checkout for One-Tap Trust
We rebuilt our checkout UI to earn trust in under 3 seconds. Here is what changed and why it worked.
Motion Rituals: The 7 Animations That Keep People Scanning
A field guide to the micro-motions we use to direct attention without noise.
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