Nik Jeleniauskas
@njeleniauskas.bsky.social
Designer, musician, and curious by nature.
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I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
Against the protection of stocking frames. — ethanmarcotte.com
“Artificial intelligence” is a failed technology. It’s time we described it that way.
ethanmarcotte.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me.
ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...
Finally got to making cardamom buns the traditional way.
September 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Finally got to making cardamom buns the traditional way.
Having a little fun with game UX/UI:
August 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Having a little fun with game UX/UI:
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🧵 (Re)introducing the Practical Accessibility course:
✨ It is a comprehensive, self-paced, online video course designed to demystify web accessibility and to equip you with the knowledge you need to create more accessible websites & apps today 💪🏻
practical-accessibility.today ⤵️
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✨ It is a comprehensive, self-paced, online video course designed to demystify web accessibility and to equip you with the knowledge you need to create more accessible websites & apps today 💪🏻
practical-accessibility.today ⤵️
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Introducing the Practical Accessibility course
This is "Introducing the Practical Accessibility course" by Sara Soueidan on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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May 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🧵 (Re)introducing the Practical Accessibility course:
✨ It is a comprehensive, self-paced, online video course designed to demystify web accessibility and to equip you with the knowledge you need to create more accessible websites & apps today 💪🏻
practical-accessibility.today ⤵️
vimeo.com/1082908437
✨ It is a comprehensive, self-paced, online video course designed to demystify web accessibility and to equip you with the knowledge you need to create more accessible websites & apps today 💪🏻
practical-accessibility.today ⤵️
vimeo.com/1082908437
As a fan of things, there's nothing quite as frustrating as dodging metaphorical bullets on the internet when you don't want to be spoiled by people who have no impulse control.
So, product idea? A keyword blacklist for browsers that removes that content from websites so we won't get got.
So, product idea? A keyword blacklist for browsers that removes that content from websites so we won't get got.
July 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
As a fan of things, there's nothing quite as frustrating as dodging metaphorical bullets on the internet when you don't want to be spoiled by people who have no impulse control.
So, product idea? A keyword blacklist for browsers that removes that content from websites so we won't get got.
So, product idea? A keyword blacklist for browsers that removes that content from websites so we won't get got.
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I know we don't feel like there's much to celebrate this July 4th. It's been a rough several years.
So I want to talk about how we're making history right now.
So I want to talk about how we're making history right now.
July 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I know we don't feel like there's much to celebrate this July 4th. It's been a rough several years.
So I want to talk about how we're making history right now.
So I want to talk about how we're making history right now.
My inner Star Wars nerd could not help but think of this in light of how establishment Democrats are treating Mamdani at present:
June 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My inner Star Wars nerd could not help but think of this in light of how establishment Democrats are treating Mamdani at present:
In all of the discussions happening around AI, I think I'm most worried about how it's going to affect new folks.
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www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/the-...
The Rise of the Professional Charlatan — Nik Jeleniauskas
AI and the effects it may have on us are profound.
www.jeleniauskas.com
June 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In all of the discussions happening around AI, I think I'm most worried about how it's going to affect new folks.
www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/the-...
www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/the-...
I finally decided I that it would be good to share some of my shorter, less-structured thoughts as a multi-hyphenate creative. And especially in our ever-increasing world of "more", this insight from my work as a composer seemed a good place to start.
www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/crea...
www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/crea...
Creativity Thrives in the Unconscious Mind — Nik Jeleniauskas
Thoughts on creativity.
www.jeleniauskas.com
June 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I finally decided I that it would be good to share some of my shorter, less-structured thoughts as a multi-hyphenate creative. And especially in our ever-increasing world of "more", this insight from my work as a composer seemed a good place to start.
www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/crea...
www.jeleniauskas.com/writing/crea...
I see Apple has entered it's "Aero" phase with iOS18. And I'm frankly a little concerned about the accessibility of it all.
A few screen grabs showed icons, secondary text, and even primary text failing minimum requirements in some cases.
A few screen grabs showed icons, secondary text, and even primary text failing minimum requirements in some cases.
June 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I see Apple has entered it's "Aero" phase with iOS18. And I'm frankly a little concerned about the accessibility of it all.
A few screen grabs showed icons, secondary text, and even primary text failing minimum requirements in some cases.
A few screen grabs showed icons, secondary text, and even primary text failing minimum requirements in some cases.
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"reasoning model" is kind of like "gourmet deli" - if it was true you wouldn't need to put it in the name, because it would be self evident. It's only there as a counter argument against the evidence of your eyes.
A knockout blow for LLMs?
LLM “reasoning” is so cooked they turned my name into a verb
garymarcus.substack.com
June 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"reasoning model" is kind of like "gourmet deli" - if it was true you wouldn't need to put it in the name, because it would be self evident. It's only there as a counter argument against the evidence of your eyes.
When you see one of my takes on AI, here’s a little context around how I feel.
AI is a tool, and tools can be incredibly useful. But It’s also being stewarded by the worst kind of people, and as such is being designed to lay waste to everything that doesn’t directly enrich those same stewards.
AI is a tool, and tools can be incredibly useful. But It’s also being stewarded by the worst kind of people, and as such is being designed to lay waste to everything that doesn’t directly enrich those same stewards.
June 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
When you see one of my takes on AI, here’s a little context around how I feel.
AI is a tool, and tools can be incredibly useful. But It’s also being stewarded by the worst kind of people, and as such is being designed to lay waste to everything that doesn’t directly enrich those same stewards.
AI is a tool, and tools can be incredibly useful. But It’s also being stewarded by the worst kind of people, and as such is being designed to lay waste to everything that doesn’t directly enrich those same stewards.
"I should be allowed to make money off your hard work without compensating you" is both a reprehensible, and obvious pov from people in tech. And it's well past time this changed.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
www.theverge.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"I should be allowed to make money off your hard work without compensating you" is both a reprehensible, and obvious pov from people in tech. And it's well past time this changed.
Here's a friendly reminder, creativity awards are popularity contests and in no way an objective measure of the quality of something.
May 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here's a friendly reminder, creativity awards are popularity contests and in no way an objective measure of the quality of something.
Probably my least favorite gaming trend right now is waiting 15+ minutes for shaders to compile before I can do even one thing with the game.
May 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Probably my least favorite gaming trend right now is waiting 15+ minutes for shaders to compile before I can do even one thing with the game.
How do different gameplay systems affect an inventory experience? And how do you help players manage that experience when a templated weapon system is in play? These things are really interesting questions that my latest project dives into.
www.jeleniauskas.com/design/the-f...
www.jeleniauskas.com/design/the-f...
The First Evil: Cataclysm, a Case Study — Nik Jeleniauskas
Crafting an RPG Inventory Experience .
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April 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
How do different gameplay systems affect an inventory experience? And how do you help players manage that experience when a templated weapon system is in play? These things are really interesting questions that my latest project dives into.
www.jeleniauskas.com/design/the-f...
www.jeleniauskas.com/design/the-f...
If AI (particularly of the LLM variety) consistently lies about stuff, doesn't agentic AI risk creating the worst possible version of the telephone game?
And given that, shouldn't AI companies fix the "AI lies to us all the time" problem first?
And given that, shouldn't AI companies fix the "AI lies to us all the time" problem first?
March 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
If AI (particularly of the LLM variety) consistently lies about stuff, doesn't agentic AI risk creating the worst possible version of the telephone game?
And given that, shouldn't AI companies fix the "AI lies to us all the time" problem first?
And given that, shouldn't AI companies fix the "AI lies to us all the time" problem first?
So many people in tech who fawn over, and relentlessly push AI remind me of the foaming mouth guy from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
March 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
So many people in tech who fawn over, and relentlessly push AI remind me of the foaming mouth guy from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Sometimes I wonder why I do things on hard mode — for example making a skeuomorphic UI despite not having made one in 10+ years. And then I'm reminded that the challenge/friction in learning is part of what I love about it.
I think I need help. maybe.
I think I need help. maybe.
March 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sometimes I wonder why I do things on hard mode — for example making a skeuomorphic UI despite not having made one in 10+ years. And then I'm reminded that the challenge/friction in learning is part of what I love about it.
I think I need help. maybe.
I think I need help. maybe.
Diving head-first into game design and games UX/UI with a series I love has been so much fun that I'd love to make this a real thing. How about it @eidosmontreal.com ? Wanna help me make Thief 5?
#gamedesign #ux #ui #thief
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#gamedesign #ux #ui #thief
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Thief Redesign, a Case Study — Nik Jeleniauskas
A Modern Retelling of a Stealth Classic.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Diving head-first into game design and games UX/UI with a series I love has been so much fun that I'd love to make this a real thing. How about it @eidosmontreal.com ? Wanna help me make Thief 5?
#gamedesign #ux #ui #thief
www.jeleniauskas.com/design/thief...
#gamedesign #ux #ui #thief
www.jeleniauskas.com/design/thief...
So much of this. And for my money, NOLF and FEAR are enough for this studio to be remembered as one of the greats.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qywq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qywq...
Why Monolith Mattered
YouTube video by Game Maker's Toolkit
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February 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
So much of this. And for my money, NOLF and FEAR are enough for this studio to be remembered as one of the greats.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qywq...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qywq...
In another first, I attempted to de- and re-solder new switches onto my mouse. And as a bonus, my mouse still works (as in, I didn't murder the PCB)!
February 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In another first, I attempted to de- and re-solder new switches onto my mouse. And as a bonus, my mouse still works (as in, I didn't murder the PCB)!
While I am certainly no expert after ~3 hours, it feels good to learn a little bit of Blender.
February 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
While I am certainly no expert after ~3 hours, it feels good to learn a little bit of Blender.