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Daniel Burka

@dburka.bsky.social
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Designer and product manager. Founder of simple.org, healthicons.org, hardproblems.com. Working on public health tech at Resolve to Save Lives: rtsl.org

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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 2h
Genuinely laughed out loud
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Want a sneak-peak of a brand new, beautifully designed tool for policy makers to make better decisions? Check out the latest @hardproblems.com newsletter — we feature a new app called Forest. The video has never been seen before and is really cool. newsletter.hardproblems.com/p/design-for...
newsletter.hardproblems.com
Design for policy change... in action
A company is launching from our co-working space with an exciting new tool that uses data and great design to drive better public policy.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I did a very unusual podcast interview last week — Alen Faljic interviews founders 'on the couch' to talk about what it's like to be a founder and to discuss your biggest fears. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXBF...
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"My fear is that no one gives a sh*t." - Daniel Burka
YouTube video by Alen Faljic
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We just published a new article on Hard Problems. Elyce shares the best websites for tech people and designers who want to do meaningful work on problems like healthcare and climate change. Find the best communities, the best content, and great resources. www.hardproblems.com/articles/web...
hardproblems.com
Websites for designers who want to work on hard problems
The best websites for designers, PMs, and technologists looking for meaningful work — thoughtful writing, job boards, and communities.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What are the best climate-related newsletters? Any particularly for designers or technologists? I really like the Our World in Data "Brief" newsletter but I'm looking for others. ourworldindata.org
ourworldindata.org
Our World in Data
Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems.
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Hard Problems @hardproblems.com · 09/09/2026
We just started a new series where we interview design teams that work on gnarly problems. Our first interview was with Resolve to Save Lives. Their design team is trying to help save lives from heart disease around the world. Who we should interview next? www.hardproblems.com/articles/des...
hardproblems.com
Design that improves heart health for millions
Tony Joy tells us what the design team does at Resolve to Save Lives, a global public health nonprofit.
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Hard Problems @hardproblems.com · 08/09/2026
We just shared several amazing opportunities for designers on the job board: - Senior Product Design at Our Future Health (genomic research) - Graphic Designer at Great British Energy (nuclear energy) - Head of Creative Studio at State Library Victoria in Australia. www.hardproblems.com/jobs
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Hard Problems
A nonprofit helping designers to work on the hard problems that matter in the world.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Want to be depressed? Search Google Images for: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication"
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Heh. Yeah. Did this years ago. Game changer.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is a great comparison. Thx
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
If you're buying a new Mac laptop these days, which model? I'm just doing coding, web stuff, recording a podcast (not doing heavy video editing), and a little Figma. Help?
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thank you @ronbronson.com
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I have a friend who is looking for ROI arguments for inclusive and equitable design practices. Do you have articles and evidence that you use to make the case for inclusive design? Healthcare examples would be particularly powerful. Thx.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
This is why @hannahritchie.bsky.social is so helpful. Climate writing without the doomsday.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I just wrote a new book review. Why Design is Hard is really good!
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Yeah, I read this in the morning and was thinking this denies the experience of millions of introverts... this guy chose a weird hill to die on.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I love using Slack, but it might have the most convoluted Settings/Preferences/Workspace/Dev interfaces of any web app. It makes Google's admin tools look organized and that's saying a lot.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
There is a famous quote about design from former Jaguar and Tata motors head, Ralf Speth: “If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design.” Nowhere is this more true than in healthcare. www.hardproblems.com/articles/hid...
hardproblems.com
The hidden costs of bad design
In fields like public health, education, and climate action, poor design is undermining success.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
On a roll...
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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The Dude's Iconic Head Bop in The Big Lebowski
ALT: The Dude's Iconic Head Bop in The Big Lebowski
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Hard Problems @hardproblems.com · 30/07/2026
Our team at Hard Problems has pulled together our favorite books that will help you on your path to working on gnarly problems. www.hardproblems.com/articles/boo...
hardproblems.com
Books for people who want to work on hard problems
A curated reading list for designers moving into public health, climate change, healthcare, and the public sector — with our top picks and category-by-category recommendations.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Shaboozey's country album is legit very good. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_I...
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Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going - Wikipedia
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Damn, sorry to hear Kavinsky died. Take care of your hearts, people. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
theguardian.com
French music producer Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, dies aged 50
French authorities investigate death of musician who performed at Paris Olympics, but say ‘no suspicious elements’ at play
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
That was so kind... :)
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
So, I guess you're supposed to stretch now? Tore my Achilles while playing basketball...
Daniel sitting on a bench in hospital trousers and a cast
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Kim Goodwin @kimgoodwin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A designer complaining that their job is full of “solved problems” is like a doctor saying they only want to treat novel diseases. The job is mostly not finding new cures. It’s helping teams adopt what’s likely to help in their context.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
We published a new article on Hard Problems.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Yeah, I assumed they must have some leeway. I'm sure some Sec-Ops person will have strong opinions, but why are the codes so short-lived?
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
GROWTH HACKING is so cool.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I can't be the only one who finds the countdown clock on 2-Factor Auth apps stressful, right? 😬
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Mike Davidson @mikeindustries.com · 19/07/2026
Fun little game. Guess the World Cup winner by different categories. I got Life Expectancy and Happiness right and CO2 emissions very very wrong. www.dataguessr.com/world-cup-20...
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Dataguessr World Cup 2026 edition
Pick a metric, guess the champions, and see the knockout phase play out.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This is great.
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Hard Problems @hardproblems.com · 15/07/2026
Our job board now has email alerts. Filter jobs by your location and criteria and you'll receive daily email updates. www.hardproblems.com/jobs
hardproblems.com
Hard Problems
A nonprofit helping designers to work on the hard problems that matter in the world.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Self portrait in Toronto.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We just made a huge update to Hard Problems. Please share with anyone who is looking for more meaning in their work.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I added 30 new jobs for designers, copywriters, and PMs who want to work on health, climate, education, and public services to the Hard Problems job board today: www.hardproblems.com/jobs
hardproblems.com
Hard Problems
A not-for-profit helping designers to work on the hard problems that matter in the world.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Great photos
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Each morning, I spend 45 min searching for design and product jobs at orgs that actually make the world a bit better. E.g., today I saw that Genomics England is hiring a senior service designer. I think we already have one of the best job boards for designers: www.hardproblems.com/jobs
hardproblems.com
Hard Problems
A not-for-profit helping tech people to work on the hard problems that matter in the world.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
MAKES SENSE THX
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I just ordered a cappuccino in NYC and it was... drum roll... $10.89 plus tip. That, my British friends is an £8 coffee... plus another dollar tip.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
See you soon, NYC ✌️
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Cole and I watched this. Great video
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Erica Joy Astrella @ericajoy.astrel.la · 27/04/2026
eng leaders, how are you handling the gap between “vibe coded demo” and “production ready feature”? i mean from both the software development and the managing the expectations of senior leadership POVs? do you give estimates for time it would take to make the demo production ready during the demo?
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Thanks for sharing.
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Jared Spool @jmspool.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
This article on Minimum Viable Ethnography by Erica Hall is such a treasure. She explains how simple revelatory ethnographic research can be. I highly recommend you give her approach a try. Read Erika’s Article: medium.com/mule-design/minimum-viab…
medium.com
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
This is the social media that I signed up for. 🎣
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 30/03/2026
Over at the newsletter I wrote about the unholy scourge that is "CEO said a thing!" journalism:
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"CEO Said A Thing!" Journalism
"CEO said a thing!" journalism involves parroting the claims of a business leader or executive with absolutely no context, correction, or challenge whatsoever, no matter how elaborate the delusion.
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Cuteness
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Epic
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Daniel Burka @dburka.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Anyone have advice where to stay in Hong Kong for a few days in March?
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