John Bove

John Bove

San Francisco
I design by feel, listen deeply, and believe that great work makes the world a little more human. Also: Lightning-fast with a turn of phrase.
Dec 15
Death and Rebirth by a Thousand Cuts

Death and Rebirth by a Thousand Cuts

Literacy isn't a fixed skill; it's a moving target shaped by whatever tools a culture uses to think.
3 min read
Nov 18
Building the Rover Brand (philosophical take)

Building the Rover Brand (philosophical take)

One image held strong throughout our exploration: a campfire... There's no shouting over each other. No scramble for attention. No performance. Just shared focus and a gentle exchange. Everyone leaves with something they didn't arrive with.
2 min read
Nov 03
Why the "Audio Brief"?

Why the "Audio Brief"?

Text is precise but flat. Video monopolizes your eyes. Audio occupies a unique space — ambient yet intimate. It fits into real life: walking, commuting, transitions between meetings.
2 min read
Oct 24
Introducing Rover's Daily Rundown

Introducing Rover's Daily Rundown

One pattern we're seeing: many of you love requesting briefs when you're curious about something specific. But you've also told us you want a way to lean back and let Rover introduce you to interesting topics you might not have thought to ask about.
1 min read