Heads down links up
So I blinked, and suddenly it’s April?! Heads down doesn’t even cover it—2026 has hit the ground running, and I’ve barely had a chance to look up.
I feel lucky that work has been busy, and I’m still feeling optimistic about the year, a few months in. I’m finally doing so much stuff that I’ve put off in both my personal and professional life, and the closing-the-loop satisfaction always hits.
Speaking of which: the Super Keen annual studio report is out! Lauren and I just wrapped our fifth year in business, which is WILD to me. New website, new work formats, a first-ever internship program, and an honest look at the numbers (yes, including the red ones). Read the full report here.
And if you’ve been following our new case study format, we’ve evolved that into something more intentional—a series called Open Files, where Lauren volunteered as tribute to be the first face of many projects. More dropping soon. In an unexpected turn of events, I really like editing these videos and figuring out how to layer graphics and sound. I hope they get better as I slowly learn what I’m doing.
I’m glad to be back. Let’s get into some links.
— Gabby
Resource of the Week
Kiki: Accountability Monster for the Easily Distracted
A Mac app that locks you into focus mode—you pick the apps and sites you actually need, hit start, and Kiki blocks everything else until time’s up.
Lucky Dip Links
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Vercel’s AI builder that takes a plain-English prompt and spits out a fully deployed, full-stack app. It started as a UI component generator and quietly became the fastest way to go from “I have an idea” to a live website. Do I know how to use it? Absolutely not.
65 Essential Children’s Picture Books
The Atlantic rounded up the picture books that actually hold up. Mind-expanding, beautifully illustrated, and psychologically richer than you remembered. A great read, whether you have kids or are buying gifts.
Duettist
A showcase for creative projects born from two people who wouldn’t normally work together. Think poets paired with visual artists, journalists with choreographers, scientists with musicians.
Garriock & Co.
Clarity, speed, and senior design talent for teams that move fast.
Claude Type
A French type foundry creating bespoke typefaces for luxury fashion houses, cultural institutions, and global brands.
The Role of Imagination in Projecting Your Future
A look at why imagination isn’t just daydreaming—it’s the actual mechanism behind goal-setting, motivation, and change. The core idea: you can’t build a future you haven’t pictured yet. And this is why I will continue to be delusional!!
Conversation Design 101
A deep dive into the history and future of conversation design, from Siri’s intent buckets to today’s AI agents that reason, remember, and act.
NYC Honorary Street Names Map
An interactive map of every honorary street name in New York City—the co-namings that layer history, community, and tribute over the city’s grid. A rabbit hole for anyone who’s ever wondered who “Bishop Desmond Tutu Corner” was named after, and why.
All resources and links are shared purely because I think they are cool, interesting, or helpful. No content is sponsored unless explicitly stated. I am open to submissions, but can’t promise they’ll be featured.
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