Cool Tools 409: Julian Bleecker
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Oct 11, 2024 Julian Bleecker, an accomplished engineer and author, shares his insights on design fiction and innovation. He delves into the historical significance of tools like the Baofeng 5RM ham radio for emergency communications. The conversation also covers the versatility of customizing playing cards for creative projects and affordable marketing solutions through platforms like Sendy. Bleecker reflects on the journey of web development, emphasizing the joy of hands-on creation with tools like Astro, while also exploring the potential of AI-driven 3D printing.
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Emergency Radio
- Consider a Baofeng 5RM multi-band ham radio for emergencies.
- Keep it charged and accessible, as it's cheap, versatile, and allows communication when other systems fail.
Custom Cards
- Julian Bleecker uses MakePlayingCards.com for custom card decks, from ideation tools to game prototypes.
- He praises their quality, customization options, and surprisingly affordable prices for small-batch production.
Affordable Newsletters
- Explore Sendy.co as a cost-effective email newsletter alternative to MailChimp or ActiveCampaign.
- It's significantly cheaper, but requires some technical setup using Amazon SES.
