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Writing for a better web

We also write! And we share stories about design, the team, our products, and how we do it. We’re open source in all ways, from the technologies we create to the ways we create them.

Meet Filippo Di Trapani

We recently welcomed Filippo to our Automattic Design team. Enjoy this short interview with him.

Empowering Creativity: Verònica Fuerte and the Women at Work Podcast

In this interview, Verònica discusses the process of moving the Women at Work site to WordPress, her collaboration with Automattic, and the values that guide Hey’s work.

From Idea to Innovation: Write Brief with AI

Read how a side project turned into a product feature, and launched in just two months.

Space for Life: A Sabbatical Story

Automattic gives employees a three month sabbatical every five years. Read this reflection from design program manger, Monika, on her recent sabbatical.

The Design Hiring Process at Automattic: A Step-by-Step Guide

To help you navigate our hiring process, we’ve put together an overview and some practical advice on how to stand out and succeed.

Year One at Day One

When I first chatted with Kelly and found out I would join the Day One team, I knew it was the perfect fit.

Meet Ivan Dzmitryievich

We recently welcomed Ivan to our Automattic Design team. Enjoy this short interview with him.

Visiting Archivio Tipografico

Being a designer at Automattic requires traveling for WordCamps and work-related meetups several times a year. These journeys help us discover inspiration and nurture creativity by immersing us in new, diverse and vibrant graphic landscapes.

Meet Jonathan Lee

We recently welcomed Jonathan to our Automattic Design team. Enjoy this short interview with him.

Moving from Squarespace to WordPress, a successful design story

Follow along on one designer’s path to creating a more flexible and user-friendly portfolio site with WordPress.