Summary
A manifesto for sharing your creative process publicly. Kleon argues that showing work-in-progress builds audience, attracts collaborators, and accelerates learning—without requiring self-promotion or networking.
Core Concepts
- Process over product - Share the journey, not just the destination
- Be findable - Put your work where people can discover it
- Teach what you know - Sharing knowledge attracts opportunity
- Scenius over genius - Creative communities over lone artists
Application to Digital Garden
| Concept | UXLab Application |
|---|---|
| Share daily work | notes/ as public capture (when visibility: public) |
| Document process | logs/ for weekly/daily reflections |
| Teach what you learn | resources/ with personal summaries |
| Build in public | projects/ showcasing work + tech used |
| Create a cabinet of curiosities | reference/ for inspiration collection |
Key Takeaways
- You don't need to be an expert - Share as you learn
- Become a documentarian - Capture everything, curate later
- Share something small every day - Consistency over volume
- Credit is currency - Always cite your influences (people registry)