Topic

Place

Lisbon, trams, tiles, and what a city teaches about design.

Feb 9, 2026

What the Tram Taught Me About Latency

Tram 28 is slow, loud and always full. It is also the most honest progress indicator in Lisbon.

2 min

Nobody in Lisbon complains that tram 28 is slow. They complain when they can't see it coming.

Jun 2, 2025

Tiles, Repetition and Patience

Lisbon's azulejos are a lesson in systems: one small square, repeated until it becomes a façade.

2 min

The first design system I ever fell in love with was a wall.