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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · 17h

Gave a new talk today at #SmashingConf about ‘typographic curiosities’—in performance, responsiveness, and expression. Loved the response so far so wanted to share the slides and resources: noti.st/jpamental/3A...

Cover slide for my talk showing our collies Henry and Leo

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · 1d

Haven’t posted here in a bit. But back at a web conference and feels like a good time to get back to it. If you’re at #SmashingConf in NYC say hello!

Welcome banner heading downstairs to the venue

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · Jul 2

(Not really. I completely agree, but couldn’t resist trolling Mr. Coyier)

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · Jul 2

Bollocks.

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · Jun 16

Spent time with Ellen before she had to go to NYC, went for a 162km ride, and rebuilt a carburetor. Solid ‘dad stuff’ work today.

My reflection in the window of our side door, wearing cycling kit having just finished a long ride

My dads cycling cap along with a card and present from the kids

A Solex carburetor from my Porsche 912 that I just rebuilt

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · Jun 6

Going to be talking about curiosity and it's role in design later today at evolvedrupal.com - made a few adjustments since @beyondtellerrand.com and excited to see how folks react

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 27

It’s up! Video of my talk about curiosity and its role in design that I shared for the first time at #btconf

beyond tellerrand @beyondtellerrand.com · May 27

As I was travelling yesterday, here is the next video of #btconf Düsseldorf today. It is @jpamental.bsky.social and his "Curious Findings". An exploration of curiosity – and its role in design. youtu.be/s3YOE0RXpN0

Jason Pamental – Curious Findings – beyond tellerrand Düsseldorf 2025

YouTube video by beyond tellerrand

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 22

Guy sitting across from me on the commuter train home has an open beer in paper bag and is watching a show on his phone with the volume up, no headphones. Just doin’ his thing on a rush hour train.

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 21

I’m in the Seaport area 3x per week - let’s figure out coffee or lunch!

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 21

Immediately made me think of you and your talk—and wonder how much curiosity played a part in it (have to rewatch that somehow)

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Ethan Marcotte @ethanmarcotte.com · May 21

Oh, that’s such a beautiful line — thank you, and thanks to Joan!

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 21

“Curiosity thrives in the space between expected and unexpected, between map and territory” - @joanwestenberg.com - love this (and will def be incorporating this in my talk on curiosity and its role in design the next time I give it!) see also: need to talk to @ethanmarcotte.com about curiosity too

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 16

<blink>

I hadn’t thought about that.

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 16

If you did them individually you’d have a nice <frameset>

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 16

Earlier release of the technology: ‘melt-and-replace’ 🤣

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 16

The really cool kids would swap a whole line at a time 😆

A slug from a linotype machine that reads “Linotype: The Film — 2011”

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 15

You know what coffee shop? I don’t want to be nagged about whether or not I liked my experience of buying a coffee via email literally every time I buy a coffee. Or maybe just ‘never’. Your barista will know because I tip them for their lovely attention to their craft.

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 14

Some beautiful photos by @florianziegler.com from @beyondtellerrand.com last week. Thanks Florian! This was a new and very different kind of talk for me, and he captured it beautifully

Me in front of a slide featuring a photo of my dad

Me in front of a slide with a definition of curiosity: @the propensity to be dissatisfied with one’s lack of understanding, but not be discouraged by it” for Justin Weinberg

Me in front of a slide featuring a photo of many ripped up Lambchop dog toys, illustrating the phrase ‘morbid curiosity’

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 10

An unforgettable 17th birthday: got to see him play in Providence (‘88)

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 9

Not only just brilliant getting to see @r8r.at again, but also honored by your write up of the event and my new talk. You picked up on so many of the themes I wanted to get across. Cheers mate!

Studio Mitte @studiomitte.com · May 8

Tag 1 der @beyondtellerrand.com 2025 war für Studio Mitte ein inspirierender Auftakt:
Empathie, ethnografisches Design & UI-Komplexität – unser Recap vom 1. #btConf Tag mit u.a. @tink.uk, @jpamental.bsky.social, @brendandawes.xyz oder @jamfactory.bsky.social: www.studiomitte.com/know-how/bey...

beyond tellerrand Düsseldorf 2025 – Tag 1

Ein Tag voller kreativer Explosionen, leuchtender Ideen und ehrlicher Geschichten – der erste Tag der beyond tellerrand zeigt, wie viel passieren kann, wenn Menschen sich trauen und einfach tun.

www.studiomitte.com

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 9

Apropos of nothing, 7am techno beats in the airport taxi is apparently a thing

Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 9

What an epic week! @beyondtellerrand.com was incredible (as expected), but add to that so many new friends and capped off with an all-day adventure to Acern and beyond with these two excellent gents. Ended the day with 163km/500m/6:55 and almost half of it unpaved! #cycling

Marc Thiele @marcthiele.com · May 8

What a day to end the #btconf week. Went on a tour with @jpamental.bsky.social who brought his bike and Hans. Have been exhausted before, but now even more 😂

Photo with three people smiling into the camera. In the left: Jason Pamental. In the middle: Marc Thiele. On the right: Hsns Christian Reinl.

Three men on their gravel bikes. Al looking into the camera. Sinn is shining, they are happy.

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 8

Cheers Mario! Wonderful write up and SO good to see you this week!

Studio Mitte @studiomitte.com · May 8

Tag 1 der @beyondtellerrand.com 2025 war für Studio Mitte ein inspirierender Auftakt:
Empathie, ethnografisches Design & UI-Komplexität – unser Recap vom 1. #btConf Tag mit u.a. @tink.uk, @jpamental.bsky.social, @brendandawes.xyz oder @jamfactory.bsky.social: www.studiomitte.com/know-how/bey...

beyond tellerrand Düsseldorf 2025 – Tag 1

Ein Tag voller kreativer Explosionen, leuchtender Ideen und ehrlicher Geschichten – der erste Tag der beyond tellerrand zeigt, wie viel passieren kann, wenn Menschen sich trauen und einfach tun.

www.studiomitte.com

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Sascha Bregenhorn @saschafrommars.bsky.social · May 6

I kept wondering the whole time during the talk who your blond dog reminds me of. Now I know.

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Jason Pamental @jpamental.bsky.social · May 6

For those interested, link to slides from my talk ‘Curious Findings’, plus resources, and a form to share your own story about curiosity and how it impacts your work here: curiosity.design #btconf @beyondtellerrand.com

Curious Findings

A site to gather resources, writing, and interviews about curiosity in design

curiosity.design

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