Reposted by David BrownAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 19/05/2026You know they tried to hang your predecessor, right? 591574282
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Orbit30 is a series reflecting on thirty years in design — looking back at the moments, lessons, and decisions that shaped the path forward. This one feels like a place to land. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comOrbit30: The Places That Find You AgainA city revisited, a year reclaimed, and a pattern I didn’t see until now. 000
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Hi from the UK 👋 open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comThe Dispatch: Learning Technologies London — Day OneA day of AI, immersive learning, and a quiet shift from simply creating content to helping people make better decisions when it counts. 010
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 13/04/2026DesignNova takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most iconic brands, uncovering the stories, strategy, and systems that made them enduring. Some logos identify. Others guide. A rare few shape the way an entire city moves. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comDesignNova: The Roundel That Organized a CityHow London Underground proved that branding isn’t decoration. It’s infrastructure. 011
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Orbit30 is a look back at the moments that shaped a 30-year career in design, leadership, and creative problem-solving. Over time, you realize great teams aren’t defined by avoiding mistakes. They’re defined by how they respond when things go wrong. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comOrbit30: The Day the Turkey Bucks BrokeWhen a spreadsheet error turns into a 24-hour scramble — and a masterclass in ownership. 131
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 11/04/2026DesignNova takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most iconic brands, uncovering the stories, strategy, and systems that made them enduring. Some logos identify. Others guide. A rare few shape the way an entire city moves. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comDesignNova: The Roundel That Organized a CityHow London Underground proved that branding isn’t decoration. It’s infrastructure. 012
Reposted by David BrownCatelli @catelli.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Great story. Give it a read. "From crisis call to Elvis in about twelve seconds." 031
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Great teams aren’t defined by avoiding mistakes. They’re defined by how they respond when things go wrong. Because things will go wrong. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comOrbit30: The Day the Turkey Bucks BrokeWhen a spreadsheet error turns into a 24-hour scramble — and a masterclass in ownership. 000
Reposted by David BrownPlanet Joey @planetjoey.bsky.social · 16/02/2026To be continued tomorrow, but here's where we left off in the Ball-Eating Bush story arc: 021
Reposted by David BrownBarney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Deer My Friends Yesturday I went to Home Depoh to get some bbq brickettes so me and my family could enjoy a nice Family Day bbq dureen my 14 weak Christmas brake and I was outrajed to find the store closed and I am going to look into why werkers get Family Day off when I need brickettes. Premair 2035376
Reposted by David BrownTim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 23/01/2026"I will scrub everything to do with Trump from the national psyche and put every one of his shitheel accomplices through Nuremburg 2.0" would be extremely unifying 0111
Reposted by David BrownJake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Why is President Trump denigrating the sacrifice of NATO allies? www.cnn.com/2026/01/22/p...cnn.comWhy is President Trump denigrating the sacrifice of NATO allies? | CNN PoliticsCNN’s Jake Tapper responds to President Trump’s shocking remarks on Thursday downplaying the sacrifices that NATO allies, including Denmark, made in Iraq and Afghanistan. 5310122
Reposted by David BrownSherban Щербан 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @isingtherforeiam.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Way to go Carney! I continue to thank my lucky stars and thank my Ukrainian immigrant grandparents who chose to immigrate to Canada. We must never be complacent about our democracy. ( Just as a side note my grandparents left Ukraine because they were afraid the Russians would try to take Ukraine.)democracy.as 073
Reposted by David BrownArrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Okay everyone we can relax, alert Trump, our Fentanyl border czar Bonhomme is on the job: 815930
Reposted by David BrownAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/01/2026The reality is that 2024 was a fundamental test of the moral character of the nation and we failed spectacularly. We’re living with the consequences now. Maybe we improve. I hope so. 859220073855
Reposted by David BrownScottieDraws 🫂 @scottiedraws.bsky.social · 23/01/2026We need to, state by U.S. state, take our signs out of the window David. We've gone on way to long trying to get along and it's not working. The great rupture is as much domestic (U.S.) as well international. Mark Carneys speech, is blueprint of how to improve it all. 021
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Do it. Americans need to feel the pain and suffer. It may help to finally get them off their asses and deal with Trump. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/20/s...cnbc.com'This is sell America' — U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assetsThe 'sell America' trade is in full swing Tuesday morning. 153
Reposted by David BrownJesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 20/01/2026It's funny to imagine PM Poilievre at Davos praising Trump and encouraging the other NATO countries to allow the US to annex Greenland 4274
Reposted by David BrownCult MTL @cultmtl.com · 20/01/2026“Canada can be a stronger, better, fairer country once we close our door to the United States. There is neither need nor reason to panic. Trump’s trade war is our opportunity to remake Canada the way we want it.”cultmtl.comTrump’s trade war is our opportunity to remake Canada the way we want itTrump wanted a trade war? Now he has it. Here are four things Canada must do to guarantee our future economic and political sovereignty. 111536
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 20/01/2026For no particular reason, I'm reposting this piece in The Atlantic about why America would not survive an attempt to conquer Canada. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...theatlantic.comThe U.S. Threat Looming Over CanadaThe consequences if Trump followed through on his belligerent rhetoric about a “51st state” would be catastrophic. 1155
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 20/01/2026It’s sad we have to read these think pieces but it’s coming, I fear. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...theglobeandmail.comMilitary models Canadian response to hypothetical American invasionArmed Forces envision insurgency tactics like those used by Afghan mujahedeen, sources say. But officials and experts stress a U.S. operation is unlikely, and the scenarios are conceptual 021
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 20/01/2026So… it looks like the US is actually getting set to invade Greenland. I can’t believe this is the week NATO dies. Get me out of this timeline… 070
Reposted by David BrownThe 3rd Corey 🍁 @undacuvabrutha.bsky.social · 19/01/2026There’s def been a sharpening of the tone from European leaders to 🇺🇸 Democrats demanding these collaborators actually fight. I’d like to see the commencement of the gradual dumping of 🇺🇸 treasuries (why r we waiting?) & I like the idea of suspension of 🇺🇸 tourist visas that was suggested this AM. 131
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Trump's two election wins and the total inability of US institutions to restrain his domestic/foreign policy depravity or remove him have permanently destroyed the myth of American Exceptionalism. 0132
Reposted by David BrownOpheodrys @opheodrys.bsky.social · 19/01/2026The 25th Amendment is merely a hood ornament, apparently, and serves no purpose. #uspoli #cdnpoli #trump #greenland 022
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Never again wonder why Russia was willing to spend billions getting Trump into office. Sadly, the Brits STILL don't understand it's all happening again with Farage. 082
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Mark Carney = trader Pierre Poilievre = traitor 061
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2026I say this as someone with friends and co-workers based in the US: The world doesn’t see this as Dems/Republicans. They see it as America. And honestly, Trump rose to prominence and was elected twice because… this is largely who America is now. You’re all complicit. Fucking do something. 7265
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Our neighbour and us were chatting yesterday about the real possibility of a US invasion of Canada and how we’d survive, blockade our neighbourhood and I’d be a sniper from the Juliet balcony off of our bedroom… Insane times. 150
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 10/01/2026When everything sucks, read comics I say! If you like mediocre comics, Canada and hockey, give @planetjoey.bsky.social a follow! 011
Reposted by David BrownJordan Roberts @corruptario.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Masked, unidentifiable chuds ganging up to kidnap innocent people in broad daylight, out in the open. In a country where many civilians are armed. Of course someone is going to fire on them. It's like how October 7th was an IDF production. 064
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Over on my Substack, I’m diving into a series on AI for creative leaders. The first instalment dropped today. Subscribe to follow along: open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comMicro-Habits, Macro Creativity: The Creative Director’s Booster-Shot PlanWhy small rituals matter more than big reinventions. 000
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 06/01/2026The Dispatch: A Year of Motion open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comThe Dispatch: A Year of MotionA look back at a year of building, pivoting, performing — and a look ahead at what’s coming into focus. 000
Reposted by David BrownPlanet Joey @planetjoey.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Fresh off of making the team and being issued his fresh new yellow bucket, Joey suits up officially for the Cold Springs Golden Turkeys in front of family and friends in a jam-packed arena! What could possibly go wrong? 🏒🦃 051
Reposted by David BrownPlanet Joey @planetjoey.bsky.social · 24/12/2025When Herb’s in charge of Santa’s snacks, only the finest will do. 🎅🧀✨ #PlanetJoey #HolidayHumor #ChristmasComics #Webcomics #FestiveFun #Charcuterie 042
Reposted by David BrownPlanet Joey @planetjoey.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Wishing all of you a very, Merry Christmas! Even Gaston and Mimi. 💣🎅🎄 034
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 23/12/2025One of my favourite Planet Joey comics. I log off from the day job today until January 5th, so… family time + comic time, here we go! 010
Reposted by David BrownPlanet Joey @planetjoey.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Alright, Planet Joey readers... It's time for a few weeks of some holiday content! First up, it's time to decorate! It's time to trim up the tree, Joey! 🎄⭐ Be careful! #PlanetJoey #christmastradition #webcomics #comicart #comicart #holidaydecor 072
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Oh, so is this why Tim Houston was so hell bent on changing the coastline laws or whatever that was, last year? Who, below the age of 60 is even golfing anymore? 040
Reposted by David BrownRupinder (Rup) Sahsi, MD 🧠💭 @hotsahs.sahsi.net · 23/01/2025"We tend to think of misinformation as a universal problem, with all sides of the political spectrum equally guilty of bending the truth or spreading falsehoods. A new study shows otherwise." Misinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy.zmescience.comNew study shows radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemicMisinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy. 12218111
Reposted by David BrownChristopher Dornan @chrisdornan.bsky.social · 24/09/2025For someone who was supposedly at death’s door three weeks ago, Trump seems to be perfectly feisty and still bonkers beyond belief. 4125
David Brown @orbitstudios.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Micro Brands: sharp, specific, sometimes a little unhinged… and impossible to ignore My new Substack series Tiny Giants kicks off today. First up: what these brands are, why they matter, and what they reveal about where design, trust, and culture are headed. open.substack.com/pub/orbitstu...open.substack.comTiny Giants: The Rise of Micro Brands and Why You Should CareThey don’t look like legacy brands. They don’t act like legacy brands. But they’re quietly building cult followings, rewriting design rules — and stealing market share right out from under the big guy 010