Writing archive

Field notes from design systems, automation, and AI-assisted product work.

Essays and working theories gathered while building token pipelines, creative automation, and semantic data products.

Nov 3, 20247 min read

Token pipelines as product infrastructure

Design tokens are more than variables—they are agreements between disciplines. Here’s how we turned Kroger’s token system into a continuously shipping platform.

Design SystemsAutomationTokens
Read article
Sep 18, 20246 min read

AI-assisted creative ops without losing the art

Automation doesn’t have to flatten creativity. Lessons from building AI-assisted tooling for merchandising and art teams at Designs Direct.

AutomationAICreative Ops
Read article
Aug 1, 20248 min read

Mapping semantic hiring signals for SkillHub

Proof-based hiring needs structured evidence, not keyword bingo. A look at the semantic data model powering SkillHub.

AIProductData
Read article