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Writer & design architect

Book

Design by Definition

Every design starts with words.

"At its heart, this powerful little book is about how to think deeply, clearly, and humanely about solving hard problems with and for real people. Its message is relevant for anyone striving to make meaning, build understanding, and create alignment in work and life."

Amy Thibodeau, Head of Design, Gusto
Foreword by Khoi Vinh

First edition (A Book Apart, 2023): Bookshop.org, Waterstones, Indigo

Second edition coming June 2026.

Design by Definition - front cover
Design by Definition - back cover