Nobody's excited about newsletters anymore. Here's one anyway!
Heirloom seeds, a very ripe BLT-ready tomato, and other snacks of inspiration.
If 98% of your followers aren't doing anything, does social even work?
Plus a dive into design history on the enduring trend of blackletter type.
We’ve got a messaging problem
Political silos, the hot take trap, and a Q&A with an NFL digest Substacker.
Goals, schmoles
A few big patterns from last month's survey and a reminder that priorities always shift.
The 2025 End of Year Recap
It's been a year of plenty...of everything. Maybe we do a little less? A recap. Plus: the state of marketing survey and a free brand questionnaire.
AI, art, and a very Philly design controversy
Between DNS meltdowns, Adobe MAX, and the Philadelphia Art Museum’s controversial rebrand, there's a lot to think about.
Hello Again. Tincan Is Back!
Talking Taylor Swift, too much content, and a new imaginary brand from the Tincan universe: Trash Habitats.
What Makes a Designer (and Who Decides)?
Reframing what great design really means for small brands and DIYers
Nobody Owes You Their Attention
And other things I wish I’d thought about before I started building a brand in public
Is anything actually a “community” online?
That word feels strange. Plus: How to know when a website has kicked the can.