Stonehenge
Senior Designer
1998-2004
ABOUT
Design tools aren’t just software — they’re the brushes, chisels, and canvases of the digital age. While their purpose is rooted in function, their impact goes far beyond clicks and keystrokes. The best design tools don’t get in the way — they empower flow. They allow creators to think less about the how and more about the what and why.
At the heart of great design tools is a sense of craft.
Whether it’s the elegance of Figma’s collaboration features, the speed of Framer’s visual interface, or the raw power of Blender’s 3D environment, every tool tells a story. They embody years of iteration, community feedback, and thoughtful engineering — all in service of creative expression.
But design tools are more than their interfaces. They shape how we think. They influence how we problem-solve, how we collaborate, and even how we define “good” design. Like any art form, mastering them requires experimentation, intuition, and a deep respect for the medium. In the end, the art of design tools is about creating space — space to imagine, to play, and to build something that didn’t exist before. Because when tools disappear, ideas have room to breathe. And that’s where the real magic begins.
PROBLEM
Design tools aren’t just software — they’re the brushes, chisels, and canvases of the digital age. While their purpose is rooted in function.
At the heart of great design tools is a sense of craft.
Whether it’s the elegance of Figma’s collaboration features, the speed of Framer’s visual interface, or the raw power of Blender’s 3D environment, every tool tells a story. They embody years of iteration, community feedback, and thoughtful engineering — all in service of creative expression.
SOLUTION
Design tools aren’t just software — they’re the brushes, chisels, and canvases of the digital age. While their purpose is rooted in function.
At the heart of great design tools is a sense of craft.
Whether it’s the elegance of Figma’s collaboration features, the speed of Framer’s visual interface, or the raw power of Blender’s 3D environment, every tool tells a story. They embody years of iteration, community feedback, and thoughtful engineering — all in service of creative expression. Whether it’s the elegance of Figma’s collaboration features, the speed of Framer’s visual interface, or the raw power of Blender’s 3D environment, every tool tells a story.
