Nicolas Paries
@nicolasparies.com
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HEY friends, a new post for you!!
Microsoft finally dropped the 'moonshot' metaphor it's used for its climate goals since 2020.
What the hell happened? And how it is still managing to skew its climate story using accounting tricks?
Have a read!! -->>
ketanjoshi.co/2025/05/31/t...
Microsoft finally dropped the 'moonshot' metaphor it's used for its climate goals since 2020.
What the hell happened? And how it is still managing to skew its climate story using accounting tricks?
Have a read!! -->>
ketanjoshi.co/2025/05/31/t...
May 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
HEY friends, a new post for you!!
Microsoft finally dropped the 'moonshot' metaphor it's used for its climate goals since 2020.
What the hell happened? And how it is still managing to skew its climate story using accounting tricks?
Have a read!! -->>
ketanjoshi.co/2025/05/31/t...
Microsoft finally dropped the 'moonshot' metaphor it's used for its climate goals since 2020.
What the hell happened? And how it is still managing to skew its climate story using accounting tricks?
Have a read!! -->>
ketanjoshi.co/2025/05/31/t...
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I had an absolute blast designing the titles and festival identity for @beyondtellerrand.com! I digged deep into my love and early inspirations of web 1.0 / 00's design aesthetics. I channeled David Carson, DesignisKinky, k10k, Designers Republic and more to make a fun, visuallyOTT set of designs!
May 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I had an absolute blast designing the titles and festival identity for @beyondtellerrand.com! I digged deep into my love and early inspirations of web 1.0 / 00's design aesthetics. I channeled David Carson, DesignisKinky, k10k, Designers Republic and more to make a fun, visuallyOTT set of designs!
Fascinating to see so many self-proclaimed "AI experts" when the tools and technology have been publicly available for less than 3 years.
Meanwhile, after more than 17 years of web design, I still have imposter syndrome.
Meanwhile, after more than 17 years of web design, I still have imposter syndrome.
May 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fascinating to see so many self-proclaimed "AI experts" when the tools and technology have been publicly available for less than 3 years.
Meanwhile, after more than 17 years of web design, I still have imposter syndrome.
Meanwhile, after more than 17 years of web design, I still have imposter syndrome.
When someone warns you of a potential danger and they're right, as Tristan Harris was years ago about social media, and the same person starts warning you of another potential danger, like AI, it's wise to listen.
www.ted.com/talks/trista...
www.ted.com/talks/trista...
Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation
Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening...
www.ted.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
When someone warns you of a potential danger and they're right, as Tristan Harris was years ago about social media, and the same person starts warning you of another potential danger, like AI, it's wise to listen.
www.ted.com/talks/trista...
www.ted.com/talks/trista...
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today’s joker moment: the app store promoting earth day above an ad for temu
April 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
today’s joker moment: the app store promoting earth day above an ad for temu
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New on the blog bell.bz/im-getting-f...
I’m getting fed up of making the rich, richer - Andy Bell
After bring rather miserable about the work we do vs the work we want to do, I’ve come up with a possible solution that helps everyone.
bell.bz
April 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
New on the blog bell.bz/im-getting-f...
"Generative AI reminds me of single-use plastic: no one asked for it, everyone lives fine without it."
Meta has just started activating its slop machine within Whatsapp across Europe
Generative AI reminds me of single-use plastic in terms of how it's being rolled out: no one asked for it, everyone lives fine without it, but a company will manufacture demand for it through sheer brute, bloody force
Generative AI reminds me of single-use plastic in terms of how it's being rolled out: no one asked for it, everyone lives fine without it, but a company will manufacture demand for it through sheer brute, bloody force
April 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"Generative AI reminds me of single-use plastic: no one asked for it, everyone lives fine without it."
What if, instead of investing billions in AI, we built a European train network? Here is Starline, a vision by the think tank 21st Europe
Isn't that what we all need, rather than robots writing copy for LinkedIn?
Isn't this an truly exciting vision of our future?
Isn't that what we all need, rather than robots writing copy for LinkedIn?
Isn't this an truly exciting vision of our future?
March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What if, instead of investing billions in AI, we built a European train network? Here is Starline, a vision by the think tank 21st Europe
Isn't that what we all need, rather than robots writing copy for LinkedIn?
Isn't this an truly exciting vision of our future?
Isn't that what we all need, rather than robots writing copy for LinkedIn?
Isn't this an truly exciting vision of our future?
Durable technology is such an important issue.
I still have my iPhone SE, which I bought in 2016.
I want to keep it forever.
I have no need for new features.
What I have is enough.
I still have my iPhone SE, which I bought in 2016.
I want to keep it forever.
I have no need for new features.
What I have is enough.
March 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Durable technology is such an important issue.
I still have my iPhone SE, which I bought in 2016.
I want to keep it forever.
I have no need for new features.
What I have is enough.
I still have my iPhone SE, which I bought in 2016.
I want to keep it forever.
I have no need for new features.
What I have is enough.
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In a world of generic templates and AI-generated designs, visual design is a superpower.
With new tools, anyone can create. But when everyone uses the same tools, it’s vision and craft that make the difference.
The demand for work that feels distinct, thoughtful, and human has never been higher.
With new tools, anyone can create. But when everyone uses the same tools, it’s vision and craft that make the difference.
The demand for work that feels distinct, thoughtful, and human has never been higher.
March 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
In a world of generic templates and AI-generated designs, visual design is a superpower.
With new tools, anyone can create. But when everyone uses the same tools, it’s vision and craft that make the difference.
The demand for work that feels distinct, thoughtful, and human has never been higher.
With new tools, anyone can create. But when everyone uses the same tools, it’s vision and craft that make the difference.
The demand for work that feels distinct, thoughtful, and human has never been higher.
Great to see https://wetheknot.com that I've designed and built showcased on siteinspire 🤩
February 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Great to see https://wetheknot.com that I've designed and built showcased on siteinspire 🤩
Better than the Super Bowl Halftime Show: The American Sign Language Super Bowl Halftime Show.
February 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Better than the Super Bowl Halftime Show: The American Sign Language Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Before: A squarespace website, carbon rating D, basic design. 😑
After: Organic and intuitive design, carbon rating A, powered by @getkirby.com with custom TicketTailor integration. 😀 🦋
omvedgardens.com
P.S: Actively looking for new projects to take in 👋
After: Organic and intuitive design, carbon rating A, powered by @getkirby.com with custom TicketTailor integration. 😀 🦋
omvedgardens.com
P.S: Actively looking for new projects to take in 👋
February 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Before: A squarespace website, carbon rating D, basic design. 😑
After: Organic and intuitive design, carbon rating A, powered by @getkirby.com with custom TicketTailor integration. 😀 🦋
omvedgardens.com
P.S: Actively looking for new projects to take in 👋
After: Organic and intuitive design, carbon rating A, powered by @getkirby.com with custom TicketTailor integration. 😀 🦋
omvedgardens.com
P.S: Actively looking for new projects to take in 👋
"To own our minds individually, we must own cloud capital collectively."
'Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism" - Yanis Varoufakis
One of the most important books of our time.
We need public service cloud solutions or we will all become digital serfs, if we are not already.
'Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism" - Yanis Varoufakis
One of the most important books of our time.
We need public service cloud solutions or we will all become digital serfs, if we are not already.
February 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
"To own our minds individually, we must own cloud capital collectively."
'Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism" - Yanis Varoufakis
One of the most important books of our time.
We need public service cloud solutions or we will all become digital serfs, if we are not already.
'Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism" - Yanis Varoufakis
One of the most important books of our time.
We need public service cloud solutions or we will all become digital serfs, if we are not already.
SolarAid's website cover is a clever design.
But the image size could be reduced by 96% to speed up loading and reduce carbon footprint.
This is one of the most common oversight I notice when assessing website impact.
But the image size could be reduced by 96% to speed up loading and reduce carbon footprint.
This is one of the most common oversight I notice when assessing website impact.
February 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
SolarAid's website cover is a clever design.
But the image size could be reduced by 96% to speed up loading and reduce carbon footprint.
This is one of the most common oversight I notice when assessing website impact.
But the image size could be reduced by 96% to speed up loading and reduce carbon footprint.
This is one of the most common oversight I notice when assessing website impact.
Adding eco-mode and accessibility widgets on top of a website is like using a paper straw on a plane. Useless.
I was really sad to see that extra layer on a great French publication website, because it also makes their design look bad. Such a shame for a publication about graphic design..
I was really sad to see that extra layer on a great French publication website, because it also makes their design look bad. Such a shame for a publication about graphic design..
February 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Adding eco-mode and accessibility widgets on top of a website is like using a paper straw on a plane. Useless.
I was really sad to see that extra layer on a great French publication website, because it also makes their design look bad. Such a shame for a publication about graphic design..
I was really sad to see that extra layer on a great French publication website, because it also makes their design look bad. Such a shame for a publication about graphic design..
AI or not AI? 🤖
Can an AI tool ever be aligned with an ethical and sustainable web?
I've talked with exactly.ai, a genAI tool going in an interesting direction because it aligns with my values about what the web should be.
exactly.ai/community/us...
Can an AI tool ever be aligned with an ethical and sustainable web?
I've talked with exactly.ai, a genAI tool going in an interesting direction because it aligns with my values about what the web should be.
exactly.ai/community/us...
Nicolas Paries on the ecological impact of AI
Nicolas Paries spoke to us about feeling confident integrating exactly.ai into design proposals, building eco-friendly websites and enabling autonomy for his clients.
exactly.ai
February 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
AI or not AI? 🤖
Can an AI tool ever be aligned with an ethical and sustainable web?
I've talked with exactly.ai, a genAI tool going in an interesting direction because it aligns with my values about what the web should be.
exactly.ai/community/us...
Can an AI tool ever be aligned with an ethical and sustainable web?
I've talked with exactly.ai, a genAI tool going in an interesting direction because it aligns with my values about what the web should be.
exactly.ai/community/us...
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The fact that, following the DeepSeek ascendancy, uranium stocks fell 11% (on the 'fears' that the vast expansion of data centres may be unnecessary, rendering nuclear power less attractive), reveals how deeply in the void of madness crazy the stock market had fallen...
January 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The fact that, following the DeepSeek ascendancy, uranium stocks fell 11% (on the 'fears' that the vast expansion of data centres may be unnecessary, rendering nuclear power less attractive), reveals how deeply in the void of madness crazy the stock market had fallen...
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The TikTok ban, the Musk Twitter takeover, the Facebook moderation policy changes, the Republicans’ rapidly intensifying crackdowns on speech... let these be the proof you needed to move anything you care about online to a space you control.
Digital sovereignty is more important than ever.
Digital sovereignty is more important than ever.
January 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The TikTok ban, the Musk Twitter takeover, the Facebook moderation policy changes, the Republicans’ rapidly intensifying crackdowns on speech... let these be the proof you needed to move anything you care about online to a space you control.
Digital sovereignty is more important than ever.
Digital sovereignty is more important than ever.
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Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Tim Cook hanging out at Trump's inauguration feels like a bad sign
January 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Tim Cook hanging out at Trump's inauguration feels like a bad sign
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We tend not to consider or prioritize durability and resiliency in digital design/development work. I think we should. bradfrost.com/blog/post/du...
Durable products
I wore my Olukai Mahana slippers all day every day for 3 years. They finally got beat up enough that when my family asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I said that I'd welcome a new pair of slippers...
bradfrost.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We tend not to consider or prioritize durability and resiliency in digital design/development work. I think we should. bradfrost.com/blog/post/du...
I've been using @getkirby.com for 5 years now and I am still deeply in love with it.
I've found a tool that also brings me joy in the process of building websites because it's simple, elegant, versatile, durable and powerful.
More on @heylow.world last article: heylow.world/blog/kirby-m...
I've found a tool that also brings me joy in the process of building websites because it's simple, elegant, versatile, durable and powerful.
More on @heylow.world last article: heylow.world/blog/kirby-m...
Kirby, mon amour
There's a certain feeling you get when you find the right tool for the job.
It's like you've finally found your perfect match.
That's how we feel about Kirby.
It's the CMS (Content Management System)...
heylow.world
December 5, 2024 at 4:03 PM
I've been using @getkirby.com for 5 years now and I am still deeply in love with it.
I've found a tool that also brings me joy in the process of building websites because it's simple, elegant, versatile, durable and powerful.
More on @heylow.world last article: heylow.world/blog/kirby-m...
I've found a tool that also brings me joy in the process of building websites because it's simple, elegant, versatile, durable and powerful.
More on @heylow.world last article: heylow.world/blog/kirby-m...