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Digital Innovation Strategist, Design Thinker, UX Designer, Music Producer

Copenhagen, Denmark
Joined May 2008
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Really excited to share my article "Internet, go the f*ck to sleep!" — a slow web manifesto to reclaim our sanity and protect future generations from an internet that could destroy all we know about being human. link.medium.com/BK1CSVUH9U
I am so happy for #DeLaSoul ❤️
After DECADES of legal battles, De La Soul has reportedly regained ownership of their masters. 🙌🏾 bit.ly/3xAN5rY
Can any family finish a meal out without a phone screen appearing? From my observations from holiday in Greece and Italy the answer is no. Someone remarked that meals are much longer there so it is the only way to keep kids occupied, this is a pile of shit IMO. #digitalpacifier
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One issue that was clear was the multi-use nature of digital devices is a real issue in the attention economy. Having a camera, games, music, videos in one place is convenient but creates a constant focal point for distraction that most of us find irresistible.
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I am curious to know what other people are doing to deal with this situation? I know I am not the only tech-parent concerned on these fronts.
Happy to announce the release of my new EP, The Windows Have Your Eyes! #downtempo #LofiHipHop #Copenhagen grooves.forrestjamesmusic.co…
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Happy Friday! My new EP is available for pre-order on iTunes as of today. Check it out and more platforms coming soon. music.apple.com/us/album/the…
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Recently I’ve produced sound for some really great projects with Manyone. One is a video showcasing Novo Nordisk’s new brand experience and digital strategy and the other is for Manyone’s new podcast, “Everything that’s next”. lnkd.in/dnM8An7 lnkd.in/d7sgWG9
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If you know anyone who needs music for videos/presentations, podcasts, interface sounds, documentaries, retail & museum installations, event sound, or general sound branding advice you should reach out.
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Life is too short to have mediocre sound for your amazing projects. #sounddesign #sonicbranding #experience
Check out this amazing note visualizer project from my old @intpd pal Guy DuPont. I make a cameo appearance playing synth to demonstrate the wireless component as the outro. Enjoy! #hackday #diy #opensource #musictheory youtu.be/JJOB1VUQqcs hackaday.com/2020/06/20/wurl…
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Nice that @Apple will finally support cycling in Maps!! Very relevant for life in Copenhagen 🚲 #WWDC2020 #copenhagen #handsfree
Big things happening at @NHM_Denmark - congrats to their fantastic staff who are absolutely crushing it there. @modernlimey
What a day! What an opening! We have dinosaurs, a giant flower, butterflies, a new shop, and a really nice museum cafe. So many good reasons to visit us @NHM_Denmark #tristanotto #fossilfriday #Copenhagen
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Sadly the Corona realities have hit home here in Copenhagen and I will be leaving the good peeps at Manyone next month. If any of you know of any great opportunities for my skill set(s) it would be greatly appreciated if you reach out directly or share m…lnkd.in/dAJniwt
Introducing the New World Melodica Orchestra. Concerts are only done in bed with pajamas on. No requests please - we have a solid set list already. Cheers 🍻 . . #coronavibes #twins #melodica #newmusic #homeconcerts… instagram.com/p/B-JpxF9A1fc/… – at Copenhagen, Denmark
Thanks to everyone who made this my best music year yet 🎉 @ Copenhagen instagram.com/p/B5vF8_wAOx5/… – at Copenhagen, Denmark
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My 3 year old daughter Sonnet drew me a picture today. It is a group of crabs in the sunshine. My heart melted when I saw her doing it. The quickness of her sketching, how she narrated about every crab as they… instagram.com/p/B2B9Bk6A3iG/… – at Copenhagen, Denmark
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My daughter's must have a sixth sense about when I go out drinking since they always are up for hours on those nights and demand my presence. I'm sure I'm not the only one this happens to... #dadlife
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