John Maeda

Dec 3, 2024 | johnmaeda.medium.com | John Maeda

John Maeda·Follow2 min read·--I was curious to see what’s possible with all the SOTA Flux stuff out there. And my conclusion is that … it’s getting weirder and weirder these days. This isn’t me in the future. I’m glad, tho, to see that Apple’s still around ;-). Watch this time-lapse videoIt feels weird looking at myself age like this — if anything it’s helping me think of my springs a bit differently. How to do it yourselfI used Capsule to make the cool intros/outros.

Nov 18, 2024 | johnmaeda.medium.com | John Maeda

John Maeda·Follow3 min read·--Recently, I found myself back at the MIT Media Lab, hosted by the inimitable Professor Hiroshi Ishii, to talk about the hybrid paths we take in life. It was a surreal moment — coming full circle after leaving the Lab in 2008 and embarking on a journey that spanned arts, technology, venture capital, and beyond. But this wasn’t just about looking back. The Q&A session that followed reminded me of why I do this: the questions.

Nov 12, 2024 | johnmaeda.medium.com | John Maeda

John Maeda·Follow5 min read·--Me and Hiroshi (Photo Credit: Lucy Li)In my recent talk at the MIT Media Lab with Professor Hiroshi Ishii, I shared reflections on what it means to pursue a hybrid career — one that weaves across technology, design, business, and more. Building A Hybrid Career Across Tech, Business, And Design.

Sep 1, 2024 | johnmaeda.medium.com | John Maeda

Be sure to have the right node version installed and use to reduce your confusion. This was the correct one in 2024 of August for me. You can either keep it simple (JS) or make it more complex (TS + linter). You get a wizard once you cast the shadcn spell. I’m so used to doing but I know makes me cooler. I’m partial to terms of services checkboxes so …Then go to and add in the sample code you found on the checkbox page over at shadcn/ui. You get a new Vercel advert like below.

Jun 26, 2024 | figma.com | Amber Bravo |Noah Levin |John Maeda

Co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas wants Perplexity to be not only a resource, but an engine for curiosity.