Field Notes
Practical ideas for calmer systems.
From Records to Understanding: Bridging the Communication Gap in Healthcare
May 29, 2026
Documentation does not equal clear communication. Key details should be spoken—directly. Learn why 'it's in the chart' fails in practice.
The Mental Load of Remembering Birthdays
May 25, 2026
Relying on memory alone leads to missed dates as soon as life gets busy. The solution isn't more effort—it's a method that removes the mental burden.
Humans Are Pattern-Based. Systems Catch What Patterns Miss.
May 22, 2026
You rely on patterns because they work—until they don't. Systems catch what patterns miss.
The Gas Light and Decision Fatigue
May 18, 2026
The gas light is a small signal of a deeper issue: decision fatigue. When your cognitive capacity is maxed out, routine tasks are delayed—not from neglect, but because even minor choices take energy.
Memory Isn't a System
June 8, 2026
Organizing key information into structured systems is more reliable than relying on memory alone.
Why We Built Forget Me Not
June 5, 2026
A look back at why we designed Forget Me Not, and what we want it to represent in your daily life.
Function Over Noise
June 1, 2026
How focusing on essential features and a calm design can make tools more reliable and easier to use.