The value of sharing creative process publicly: working with the garage door up
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Summary
The article explores the concept of "working with the garage door up" — a philosophy of sharing creative process and unfinished work publicly, rather than only showcasing polished final products. It contrasts this open, transparent approach with traditional marketing and announcement-based communication, celebrating the value of seeing how creators think, struggle, and iterate.
Key quotes
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I want to see the process. I want to see you trim the artichoke. I want to see you choose the color palette.
Anti-marketing, after Michael Nielsen.
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