Lab Notes.
Every post is a decision and its outcome, with one real number. Roadmaps, misses, and metrics — never spun. This is also the newsletter archive: nothing lands in your inbox that isn't here.
- We decided
Rebuild splitfirelabs.com in a bold dark theme, all its own
What happenedKept UXArcade's cream — the boring choice was the brand choice
1 palette, 2 products We almost rebranded the lab dark. We kept it cream. Jul 19, 2026 - We decided
Add the usual analytics + a consent banner, like everyone
What happenedSet no cookies at all — so there's nothing to consent to
0 cookies We shipped a site with no cookie banner Jul 18, 2026 - We decided
Let each product carry its own bespoke UI kit, like before
What happenedCollapsed them into one shared 'cabinet' the next product loads into
3 → 1 Three design systems became one workbench Jul 17, 2026