Design note
Making a phone feel less overwhelming
A place to document the small interface choices that can make everyday tasks feel clearer.
Notes from Eric & Ben
Simple technology for the people who raised you.
We’re sharing what we learn as we build, test, and rethink everyday technology with our parents in mind.
Build notes, honest experiments, and practical ideas for families.
- 01Build notes
- 02Family conversations
- 03Practical guides
On our workbench.
Three kinds of stories we want this site to make room for as the project grows.
Building with parents, not just for them
What changes when the people we care about are part of the process.
The family tech handoff
Clear notes, calm explanations, and setups someone can keep using on their own.
How a post takes shape
Notice. Make. Share.
This is a working journal, not a polished product catalog. The useful part is seeing the thinking as it happens.
Notice a real snag
Start with an everyday moment that feels harder, less clear, or less welcoming than it should.
Make something simpler
Try a smaller interface, a clearer explanation, or a better way for a family to help.
Write down what changed
Share the choices, surprises, and lessons so other families can adapt the idea for themselves.
About this project
Built for our parents. Shared with yours.
Boomers Included is where Eric and Ben document what they’re learning while building technology with their parents in mind — no jargon, no rush, no talking down.
See the story directions →