Charles J. (CJ) Dyas
I work across product design, service operations, wayfinding systems and web software. Most days I'm turning messy real-world workflows into calmer tools and clearer interfaces.
I'm currently Director of Design and Service at Rove iQ, co-building Ordinary Company, and writing about the tools, systems and ideas I keep coming back to. You can find out more about me here.
Brands I've worked with
Field Notes
Essays, experiments and quick notes on design, software, infrastructure, art and the strange little tools that make life easier.
Creating
loggrep - A Smarter Log Parser
Built a fast, dead-simple CLI tool for an IT team drowning in log files. No dashboards, no config, no learning curve. Just point it at a log and go.
Utsuwa - User-Owned AI Companion
Designed and built a user-owned VRM avatar companion that puts users in full control of their AI experience - the character, memories, and relationship data all live on your device.
Pomodorii - Wii-inspired Pomodoro Timer
A playful, Wii-era inspired pomodoro timer with a sound-forward UI, designed and developed end-to-end as a personal productivity companion.
Automancer - Visual Direction for a Music Album
Led the creative direction, branding, illustration, and physical packaging design for Automancer, a Jungle/DnB concept album that blends Y2K aesthetics with futuristic sound.
Moving Humans - Smart Directory Software
Designed an intuitive, accessible touchscreen interface for 55-inch smart city kiosks. Features interactive mapping, AR experiences, and customizable apps to connect cities with residents and visitors.
Posts
MicroThings No. 1
This is my quarterly things-that-I-love link drop: a handful of tools, websites, music, and projects that have been making my year better so far.
The Quiet Lessons Japan Left Me With
It wasn't the temples or the food that changed my perspective. It was the small, ordinary things. How people move, how they treat shared spaces, and how an entire culture quietly agrees to take care of each other. Nine days was all it took.
Take Back Your Digital Privacy: A Beginner's Guide
Sick of creepily accurate targeted ads following you across every app and device? Here's how I took back control of my digital privacy, and how you can too, starting today.