Field Notes
I’ve kept notes for years — on projects, decisions, ideas worth testing, bits of wisdom picked up along the way. It’s how I listen, clarify thinking, and remember what matters.
Named after my favorite memo pads, Field Notes is where some of those ideas make it into the open for the world to see. The topics drift across digital strategy, design practice, user experience, ethics, and faith.
AI Moderated Interviewing
A new NN/g study found four ways AI-moderated interviews fall short. Three are missing instructions. One is a problem no prompt can fix.
Working with Your Hands in the Age of AI
AI can generate, but it cannot bear the weight of human judgment. A reflection on craft, presence, and what it means to keep working with your hands.
Imago Dei as Design Doctrine
JOSEPH ELLIS DESIGN CO. · FIELD NOTES DESIGN ETHICS Imago Dei as Design Doctrine Why “human-centered” needs a stronger reason than good ROI — and