TOOLS & PATTERNS
Airtable
I use Airtable to build workflow surfaces that feel like lightweight products: bases-as-products, linked records as a governance layer, automation guardrails, and interfaces tuned to the decisions teams need to make.
Overview
Airtable lets me expose the same underlying data in multiple “surfaces.” I design bases as products, ensuring linked records create the guardrails and automation hooks teams need while keeping the interface approachable.
What I ship
- Workflow-first bases that feel intentional and map to real teams.
- Linked records as governance, keeping data trustworthy while flexible.
- Automation guardrails and interfaces that guide decisions, not just data entry.
Patterns
Workflow surfaces
Designing bases as products so every view and form mirrors the real flow of work.
Linked governance
Using linked records to enforce consistency and provide the audit trail stakeholders expect.
Automation guardrails
Automations that nudge instead of surprise—notifications, ownership routing, and safe defaults.
Examples
Artifacts coming soon.
Notes
Airtable is great when teams want a living system they can actually own. It’s less ideal for heavy analytics, but it shines when we need governed workflows, quick iteration, and interfaces that make participation easy.