FieldNotes

Ideas shape businesses long before they become brands.

Field Notes is where we share observations gathered through the practice of building brands, launching ideas, and working alongside people who believe better is possible. Some are lessons learned over decades. Others are questions we're still exploring.

We write about branding, design, strategy, marketing, creativity, and leadership—not as separate disciplines, but as connected parts of building something meaningful. Sometimes the topic is a business challenge. Sometimes it's a shift in culture, technology, or the way people experience the world. Often it's simply an idea worth considering.

This isn't a collection of trends, hacks, or quick answers. It's a place for thoughtful perspectives, practical insights, and conversations that reward a closer look. We believe the best work begins with curiosity, is strengthened by clarity, and endures because it's built with intention.

Whether you're shaping a company, launching a new venture, or simply looking at your work through a different lens, we hope these notes offer something useful along the way.

AI Killed The Designer
Technology Randall Martínez Technology Randall Martínez

AI Killed The Designer

Is the designer being replaced? Or is the role being elevated?
As AI handles more of the production, the real value shifts to strategy, judgment, and the ability to create work that resonates with people—not algorithms.

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