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 Beginnings, Endings, and The Call of May
Let us enter the month of ancient Halloween, which is, in essence, a millennial reminder of life’s fragility. It is a time of coexisting beauty and decay that urges reflection amidst the bloom.
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Discovering Mexico Through Literature: Pedro Páramo
On my first trip to Mexico, I discovered this haunting novel that gave me a deeper sense of the country’s soul. It’s a short, intense read that lingers long after the last page. A perfect…
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CDMX: Meetup Week of Design and Learning
Mexico City for a week: flash talks, theme-building sprints, and tacos. From the origins of my name to pyramids and altitude sickness, this meetup blended culture and creativity in unforgettable ways.
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The Gentle Shift: April and the Art of Becoming
April means “to open”—and that’s exactly what it does. The skies shift, the ground stirs, and we follow the rhythm into something new.
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March Musings: History, Identity, and Wanderlust
From ancient Rome’s Ides to modern identity paradoxes, March invites reflection. We explore cultural adaptations, philosophical puzzles like the Ship of Theseus, and travel inspirations from Copenhagen to Dante’s Italy.
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From Holland to Lombardy: Milan’s Unexpected Tulip Field
Just outside Milan, a Dutch grower brought his lifelong passion to life—Italy’s first tulip-picking field. A perfect spring escape for flower lovers and visual storytellers.
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Happy Dantedì! Why Dante Alighieri Still Matters Today
Italy celebrates Dantedì on March 25th to honor Dante Alighieri, the genius behind The Divine Comedy. Discover why the poet still matters today, and join the celebration.
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Copenhagen in Four Days: Colorful Streets & Scandinavian Cool
From Nyhavn’s colors to Malmö’s calm, our weekend was a mosaic of bikes, beers, and blue skies. Copenhagen is effortlessly cool, and we were lucky to meet it under the sun.
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The Ship of Theseus, WordPress and Identity
Inspired by Matías Ventura’s WordCamp Asia talk, I explored the paradox of change. While projects like WordPress evolve while staying true to their core, can it also be applied to our identities?
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Interviewing the Dictator: The Ides of March by Caesar himself
The date marks Caesar’s infamous assassination, but what if we could dive into the motives behind his downfall? With AI, I ‘interviewed’ Caesar himself in the voice of Ciarán Hinds, HBO’s Rome Dictator.
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How Localization Transformed Dinosaurs for Brazilian Audiences
Found in translation, a brilliant show localization turned a clever but subtle critique into a cultural phenomenon. This case highlights how adaptation isn’t just about shaping words but experiences.
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Unexpected Mentors and The Stories Behind Who I Became
A discovery reconnected me with childhood influences and made me think about how our identities are formed from the people and stories that capture our imagination.