Fortnite is coming to Linux, but Epic's move reveals a bigger story about Valve, corporate investment, open-source funding, user choice and freedom.
What makes software and everyday experiences better? A look at usability, unnecessary friction, sensible defaults, and the value of simple consideration.
My thoughts on why Inkscape's SVG-first design, community-built ecosystem, and long-term value remain relevant in the face of AI-generated Photoshop and Illustrator clones.
For as long as I’ve known myself, I’ve been a creative individual. If I’m not doing something with my hands, my mind is turning over with ideas of what I could be doing with my hands. And if I’m not thinking about what I could
Catch on what happened in the 1st round of the 2026 Inkscape Bug Accelerator Program
Software runs on more than money and time. This article explores attention as a hidden cost shared by users, developers, and distributors.
Open-source doesn’t owe obedience to profit, investors, or market pressure, and that freedom is what lets it serve principle, preservation, and users.
Why the human touch still matters in an AI-shaped world, and why lived experience, purpose, and real human perspective can’t be replaced.
Why form equals function in open-source software, and how better UI, UX, defaults, documentation, and reduced friction help users get things done.
Open-source is raising its standards through better UX, governance, platform libraries, packaging, and app distribution, turning scattered tools into a serious ecosystem.
