Designer at Automattic.
Based in Milan, Italy.
Henrique Iamarino
@henrique@iamarino.com
Theme designer at Automattic. I write about design, technology, and classical ideas at iamarino.com.
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The Strange Value of Blogging When No One Is Looking
Why do I keep writing when my audience is so small or absent? Somewhere along the way, I realized that this quiet environment might influence my writing more than attention ever could.
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Frankenstein’s Core Was Never the Lightning but the Horror
Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation is beautiful. But it breaks the one rule every remix must follow.
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Mary Beard & Charlotte Higgins Are Making Classics Cool Again
Two brilliant women are hosting the year’s best podcast. A world-renowned classicist and Guardian culture writer make emperors, epic poems, and ancient stories feel immediate, relevant, and unexpectedly entertaining.
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What Unlimited Books Say About Our Culture
Automattic’s unlimited book budget says a lot about our culture. This post reflects on three remarkable books that reshaped how I think, work, and design.
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The Real Question Isn’t “How Did We Get So Ugly?”
When aesthetics prioritized inclusion and equality, priorities shifted. The world didn’t become only ugly; it became democratic. Now we can reimagine what’s possible.
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A Farewell to the Man Who Illustrated My Childhood
Drew Struzan passed away on October 13, 2025, at age 78. His iconic posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and E.T. opened doors to wonder. You painted our childhoods and will never be forgotten.
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The Power of Sharing and Listening: My Journey with Podcast
Podcasts have been my companions since 2008, turning everyday routines into opportunities to learn. They’ve reignited my curiosity, challenged my thinking, and eventually placed me on the other side of the microphone.
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What Happens When We Stop Learning Languages?
Perfect AI translation means we’ll never again gain new senses through language learning. Convenience is about to cost us consciousness itself.
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Shakespeare’s Tempest: In a world of Antonios, be Prospero
When a deposed Milanese duke’s enemies wash ashore on his island of exile, years of plotting culminate in the ultimate opportunity for revenge. But will Prospero seize it?
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How Automattic Makes Remote Work Actually Work
How does a distributed company with team members across the globe actually get things done? The secret is communicating with the right tools.
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Navigating the Creative Journey: A Designer’s Week
Every creative project brings its own storm. Understanding these emotional patterns helps us sail through the turbulence instead of fighting the wind.
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