being forced to pick just one tends to be a masochistic act- at first it was difficult but by giving myself the constraint it led to a creative structure which led to better creative result.
will be more colorful and exciting in the visceral sense and more standardized in the technical sense. both things are powerful and good yet they have pros and cons. the cons mostly stem from how readily humans adopt the cyborgian aspects of living with technology. the creators of tech often (necessarily) live in oblivious bubbles ignoring how much technological backlash there is in society. this resistance has been a constant with all types of technological innovation introduced. but this willingness to embrace new tech is directly proportionate to the level of awesomeness that the innovation reaches.
considering the public willingness increases consistently, and more institutions start to publicly share their data- the internet will be everywhere- affecting all parts of our lives. toasters, cars, medical devices, music performances- the internet will be like a living organism moving through our lives like a jellyfish gliding through the ocean
its my best work because the aesthetics do not get in the way of the information. the website tells a story and explains a complex problem simply. i created exactly what I set out to and it’s for a cause i believe in.
all the cliches apply- a revolutionary world view, diverse life experience, an upbringing in an exotic locale, risks i’ve taken- all count, but what really set’s me apart is
Hello
My name is Brennan Novak. I'm an internet builder who's most curious about social technology, sustainable design, and biophilia. I'm a co-founder of Mailpile and work as a UI / UX designer and software engineer. I have an experimental psychology project called emoome. I like to contribute to the #IndieWeb as it is helping the internet become redecentralized.
I recently relocated to Berlin, Germany from Reykjavík, Iceland. You can read more about me or browse my resume.