Chris Shiflett
@shiflett.org
Entrepreneur, product designer, and web developer.
Currently building Studioworks, a business management platform for creative studios.
studioworks.app • faculty.com • roost.co • shiflett.org
Currently building Studioworks, a business management platform for creative studios.
studioworks.app • faculty.com • roost.co • shiflett.org
Per tradition, my first blog post of the year is a recap of 2025. It was a hard year in some ways, a meaningful one in others. Writing it helped me make sense of it.
shiflett.org/blog/2026/20...
shiflett.org/blog/2026/20...
2025 Recap, by Chris Shiflett
Chris Shiflett is an entrepreneur, product designer, and web developer.
shiflett.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Per tradition, my first blog post of the year is a recap of 2025. It was a hard year in some ways, a meaningful one in others. Writing it helped me make sense of it.
shiflett.org/blog/2026/20...
shiflett.org/blog/2026/20...
Thanks for sharing, Emmett! Lowering the bar to creating your own thing (and making it seem less intimidating) is one of the goals. I’d love to see more creatives doing their own thing, but I know it’s not for everyone. We’re trying to help by making simpler tools that make you look (and feel) good.
only @shoptalkshow.com can make an episode about invoicing interesting. Learning about Studioworks makes the thought of starting my own thing seem a lot easier!
694: Invoicing with Studioworks with Jessica and Chris
Chris and Jessica from Studioworks join us to talk about their new app, why they're uniquely qualified to run an invoicing app, what the long term vision is for Studioworks, pricing models of subscription apps, how invoicing isn't just for web…
Chris and Jessica from Studioworks join us to talk about their new app, why they're uniquely qualified to run an invoicing app, what the long term vision is for Studioworks, pricing models of subscription apps, how invoicing isn't just for web…
December 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thanks for sharing, Emmett! Lowering the bar to creating your own thing (and making it seem less intimidating) is one of the goals. I’d love to see more creatives doing their own thing, but I know it’s not for everyone. We’re trying to help by making simpler tools that make you look (and feel) good.
Reposted by Chris Shiflett
only @shoptalkshow.com can make an episode about invoicing interesting. Learning about Studioworks makes the thought of starting my own thing seem a lot easier!
694: Invoicing with Studioworks with Jessica and Chris
Chris and Jessica from Studioworks join us to talk about their new app, why they're uniquely qualified to run an invoicing app, what the long term vision is for Studioworks, pricing models of subscription apps, how invoicing isn't just for web…
Chris and Jessica from Studioworks join us to talk about their new app, why they're uniquely qualified to run an invoicing app, what the long term vision is for Studioworks, pricing models of subscription apps, how invoicing isn't just for web…
694: Invoicing with Studioworks with Jessica and Chris
Chris and Jessica from Studioworks join us to talk about their new app, why they're uniquely qualified to run an invoicing app, what the long term vision is for Studioworks, pricing models of subscription apps, how invoicing isn't just for web nerds anymore, helping neurospicy people get paid for their work, and what it's like to transfer to a new invoicing app.
shoptalkshow.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
only @shoptalkshow.com can make an episode about invoicing interesting. Learning about Studioworks makes the thought of starting my own thing seem a lot easier!
Now that Studioworks is a lot more than pretty invoicing, we wanted to update the website to show off some new features and tell a richer story about who we are, what we’re building, and what a Studioworks membership gets you.
studioworks.app
studioworks.app
Streamline Your Studio | Studioworks
Run your creative studio like a pro — client management, beautiful invoicing, low-fee payments, and a supportive community
studioworks.app
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Now that Studioworks is a lot more than pretty invoicing, we wanted to update the website to show off some new features and tell a richer story about who we are, what we’re building, and what a Studioworks membership gets you.
studioworks.app
studioworks.app
Our new (and still WIP) marketing site has some fun interactions, too, including some of the design customizations we use in the product.
studioworks.app
studioworks.app
October 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our new (and still WIP) marketing site has some fun interactions, too, including some of the design customizations we use in the product.
studioworks.app
studioworks.app
Today is launch day! We’ve been working on Studioworks all year, and I think it’s already the best invoicing platform out there, with the lowest fees, most design customizations, and simplest UI.
If you’re curious to try it out, here’s a referral link for a free month:
studioworks.app/join/chris
If you’re curious to try it out, here’s a referral link for a free month:
studioworks.app/join/chris
Studioworks: Business management software for creative studios
We’re making everything you need to manage your creative studio, from proposals and contracts to invoicing and payments.
studioworks.app
October 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today is launch day! We’ve been working on Studioworks all year, and I think it’s already the best invoicing platform out there, with the lowest fees, most design customizations, and simplest UI.
If you’re curious to try it out, here’s a referral link for a free month:
studioworks.app/join/chris
If you’re curious to try it out, here’s a referral link for a free month:
studioworks.app/join/chris
You know phones have gotten way too big when one of the new featured accessories is a carrying strap.
September 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
You know phones have gotten way too big when one of the new featured accessories is a carrying strap.
Pretty wild that a group of 3 indie developers managed to make a game so popular that it took down the Nintendo eShop, Steam, and Xbox.
September 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pretty wild that a group of 3 indie developers managed to make a game so popular that it took down the Nintendo eShop, Steam, and Xbox.
Does the person responsible for HBO → HBO Max → Max work at MSNBC now? Sorry, I mean NOW.
August 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Does the person responsible for HBO → HBO Max → Max work at MSNBC now? Sorry, I mean NOW.
It has been more than 20 years since Steve Jobs gave the Stanford Commencement Address. 20 years before that, he was fired from Apple.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8u...
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
YouTube video by Stanford
www.youtube.com
August 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It has been more than 20 years since Steve Jobs gave the Stanford Commencement Address. 20 years before that, he was fired from Apple.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8u...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8u...
This post by @eev.ee is so good, and it’s honestly reassuring to see someone saying things that make sense right now (about AI or anything, really).
eev.ee/blog/2025/07...
eev.ee/blog/2025/07...
The rise of Whatever
This was originally titled “I miss when computers were fun”. But in the course of writing it, I discovered that there is a reason computers became less fun, a dark thread woven through a number of eve...
eev.ee
August 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This post by @eev.ee is so good, and it’s honestly reassuring to see someone saying things that make sense right now (about AI or anything, really).
eev.ee/blog/2025/07...
eev.ee/blog/2025/07...
If you get an email from Google telling you your Google Workspace subscription is scheduled for cancellation, it’s a lie. They’re just trying to trick you into paying for their AI add-on, Gemini Business.
August 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you get an email from Google telling you your Google Workspace subscription is scheduled for cancellation, it’s a lie. They’re just trying to trick you into paying for their AI add-on, Gemini Business.
Pretty happy about Boulder having a Creative Mornings (finally): creativemornings.com/cities/BOU
CreativeMornings/Boulder
CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Join us at one of our free monthly events around the world or watch the talks online!
creativemornings.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Pretty happy about Boulder having a Creative Mornings (finally): creativemornings.com/cities/BOU
Katie Ledecky has not lost the 1500m in the last 15 years. She was only 13 years old when she last lost (she came in third), and only because her swim cap came off. She has won ever since. Unbelievable dominance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saY...
Katie Ledecky cruises to women’s 1500m win in GOAT fashion at worlds | NBC Sports
YouTube video by NBC Sports
www.youtube.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Katie Ledecky has not lost the 1500m in the last 15 years. She was only 13 years old when she last lost (she came in third), and only because her swim cap came off. She has won ever since. Unbelievable dominance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saY...
Indigo Girls at Red Rocks were great as always. Probably their best show in the last few years, and the place was packed with people singing along. We all needed that.
July 26, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Indigo Girls at Red Rocks were great as always. Probably their best show in the last few years, and the place was packed with people singing along. We all needed that.
“Less, but better” sounds a lot like our philosophy at Studioworks.
tomgreenwood.substack.com/p/what-if-th...
tomgreenwood.substack.com/p/what-if-th...
What if the key to better business was… less?
Lucie Montel writes this guest post sharing a degrowth philosophy for business
tomgreenwood.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“Less, but better” sounds a lot like our philosophy at Studioworks.
tomgreenwood.substack.com/p/what-if-th...
tomgreenwood.substack.com/p/what-if-th...
That’s a lot of protests. www.nokings.org
No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
www.nokings.org
June 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
That’s a lot of protests. www.nokings.org
In case you haven’t read that Apple paper on AI, @christophniemann.bsky.social already made a summary:
www.newyorker.com/culture/cove...
www.newyorker.com/culture/cove...
Christoph Niemann’s “Create Your Own Cover with Till-E”
The artist arches an eyebrow at our robot overlords.
www.newyorker.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In case you haven’t read that Apple paper on AI, @christophniemann.bsky.social already made a summary:
www.newyorker.com/culture/cove...
www.newyorker.com/culture/cove...
Watching the Canva Create keynote: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lupw...
Canva Create: Uncharted
YouTube video by Canva
www.youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Watching the Canva Create keynote: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lupw...
Yesterday, we launched studioworks.community, a free community for Studioworks members. I already love it so much. Join us!
Studioworks
The Studioworks Community Hub is a place to connect, share and learn with other professional creatives. Co-work, find collaborators, find and share educational tools and resources, get perks and disco...
studioworks.community
March 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Yesterday, we launched studioworks.community, a free community for Studioworks members. I already love it so much. Join us!
Wired is the new Teen Vogue.
February 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Wired is the new Teen Vogue.
Today is the last day to sign up as a Founding Member of @studioworks.app. You won’t be billed until we launch, and you’ll pay a discounted rate for as long as you’re a customer. Thank you so much to all of you who have signed up already. Your support means the world to us.
studioworks.app
studioworks.app
Studioworks: Business management software for creative studios
We’re making everything you need to manage your creative studio, from proposals and contracts to invoicing and payments.
studioworks.app
January 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today is the last day to sign up as a Founding Member of @studioworks.app. You won’t be billed until we launch, and you’ll pay a discounted rate for as long as you’re a customer. Thank you so much to all of you who have signed up already. Your support means the world to us.
studioworks.app
studioworks.app
2024 Recap, by Chris Shiflett
Chris Shiflett is an entrepreneur, product designer, and web developer.
shiflett.org
January 31, 2025 at 12:12 AM