Rowan Blake

I build small, carefully considered things for the web. Designer and engineer at Plainworks.

Previously, I helped a team of six turn a prototype into a product used by independent studios.

Building

Small Hours ↗

A collection of experiments in timing, feedback, and the less obvious parts of an interface.

A place to practice making interfaces feel right.

Move the slider. Notice the difference.

Projects

Paper ↗

An editor that opens straight to a blank page. Your words are the whole interface.

A small, distraction-free place to write.

Switchboard ↗

A compact command palette that makes frequently used actions easier to find.

An experiment in keyboard-first navigation.

Daylight ↗

Color palettes tuned for a page that feels calm in the morning and at night.

A more comfortable reading theme.

Now

Working slowly enough to notice the details. Learning to cook without a recipe. Taking the longer walk home.

Updated September 2026.

Connect

hello@rowanblake.example