Cortex 138: The Story of the Last 18 Months
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Feb 23, 2023 The hosts delve into the journey of creating the Sidekick Notepad, sharing insights on its ergonomic design and the challenges faced during development. They discuss the contrast between digital and physical note-taking and explore international shipping complexities. The conversation highlights innovative product design, including a notebook made from recycled coffee cups. They also reflect on their creative processes, balancing efficiency with quality, and candidly share their experiences transitioning to a new social media platform, promoting a healthier online engagement.
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Sidekick Notepad Origin
- Myke's struggle to find a suitable notepad inspired the Sidekick Notepad's creation.
- Existing notepads had flaws like poor paper quality, messy perforation, or unsuitable size.
Eliminate Friction
- Keep essential tools readily available to reduce friction in your workflow.
- Myke suggests keeping the Sidekick Notepad open between the keyboard and user.
Ephemeral vs. Archival
- Paper products range from short-lived to archival, each with specific purposes.
- The Sidekick Notepad bridges the gap between immediate notes and digital storage.