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Designing with AI: Garbage or Gold
I hear this too often when it comes to AI and the design process... "I could do that" ... "That's AI garbage" ... "YOU didn't make that, AI made that" ... "AI design is lazy" 1. The Misconception There’s a common misconception that AI creates bad work—that anything made with it is somehow inauthentic or lacking substance. But that view misses the essence of what AI truly is. AI isn’t a complete process; it’s a tool . Yes, some people use it passively—type a prompt, take the f
John Gibson
Oct 214 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Modern Footwear Technology
Imagine tuning a guitar by tightening one string and leaving the rest untouched — the whole instrument falls out of harmony. Your body works the same way. Every feature built into modern shoes was created with good intentions — comfort, support, performance — yet when footwear alters the natural biomechanics at the foundation, everything above it must compensate. With time, alignment fades, balance drifts, and the symphony of movement turns into noise. The Body’s Adaptive Blu
John Gibson
Oct 149 min read
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Nike FlyWeb Bra: Printed Support for a Body in Motion
There’s been a shift happening quietly behind the scenes at Nike. One that doesn’t just reimagine how product is made—but why. Enter the...
John Gibson
Jun 192 min read
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Foot-Shaped for a Reason: How Modern Shoes Are Misaligning More Than Just Your Feet
Foot-Shaped for a Reason: Why Modern Shoes Are Misaligning More Than Just Your Feet The human foot is an engineering marvel—26 bones, 33...
John Gibson
Jun 112 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Rethinking Footwear from the Ground Up
What feels good in the moment isn’t always good in the long run . Today’s footwear market is dominated by designs that prioritize...
John Gibson
Jun 42 min read
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Use It or Lose It: How Modern Life is Disconnecting Us from Our Bodies
"Use it or lose it." We’ve all heard this phrase before—usually in the context of memory or muscle—but its application to human movement...
John Gibson
May 43 min read
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Tuning Your Body Like an Instrument: Understanding Fascia and the Key to Movement Health
When a musician tunes their instrument, they're not just prepping for a perfect performance—they're protecting the instrument itself . An...
John Gibson
May 43 min read
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Attacking Creative Dopamine: The Highs and Lows of AI in Design
Images generated with AI In the world of design, we’re living through a revolution. With AI tools now capable of turning a few words into...
John Gibson
Apr 23 min read
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WHAT IS PERFECTION TO YOU?
The pursuit of perfection is inherently asymptotic - each iteration moves you closer to an ideal that may never fully materialize. If...
John Gibson
Feb 93 min read
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