Signals & Systems

Musings on technology, systems design, and the art of building thoughtful digital experiences through hands-on exploration and documentation.

Latest Articles

Building an in-house pa11y + puppeteer audit pipeline, then hunting down every confirmed WCAG 2.1 AA failure across light and dark themes: SVG contrast traps, CSS custom property blindness, @media vs .dark-class mismatches, and ARIA 1.2 attribute changes.

April 22, 2026 JELL

A deep dive into the mounting research evidence that AI over-reliance is quietly eroding our critical thinking abilities, memory, and problem-solving skills. The automation complacency effect isn't coming: it's already here.

July 2, 2025 JELL

Introducing a framework for human-AI collaboration that preserves cognitive growth through intentional friction. When convenience becomes the enemy of cognition, how do we design AI systems that make us smarter, better and kinder, not just faster?

June 22, 2025 JELL

A comprehensive journey through web accessibility: conducting Lighthouse audits, fixing color contrast issues, implementing WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and creating an accessibility policy that ensures universal access to technical content.

June 18, 2025 JELL

Series

Mastering Generative Engine Optimization for higher education - from understanding AI-driven search to implementing comprehensive strategies that make your institution visible in the age of artificial intelligence.

1 Article Started May 29, 2025

Building an IoT-powered monitoring system for terrestrial isopods - from simple sensor nodes to comprehensive habitat management solutions.

1 Article Started May 27, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at building the Signals & Systems platform, including technical decisions, challenges, and ethical considerations around vibecoding.

11 Articles Started May 21, 2025

How intentional cognitive friction in AI systems can preserve and enhance human intellectual capacity while maximizing artificial intelligence benefits. A framework for human-AI collaboration that promotes learning, creativity, and critical thinking.

2 Articles Started January 15, 2025