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.
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.
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?
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.
Series
Wymber
WymberBuilding Wymber in the open: a local-first, client-side-encrypted trauma-mapping tool. Threat models, client integrity, and the gap between what an architecture document claims and what a deployment actually ships.
GEO Series
GEOMastering 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.
ISOMON Series
ISOMONBuilding an IoT-powered monitoring system for terrestrial isopods - from simple sensor nodes to comprehensive habitat management solutions.
devlog Series
devlogA behind-the-scenes look at building the Signals & Systems platform, including technical decisions, challenges, and ethical considerations around vibecoding.