My name is Joshua Jenkins and this is debris; a collection of tiny snapshots into my life. I make websites in Portland. I like bicycles, coffee, cities, running, beer, and letters. I like other stuff too.

If you're feeling sassy you can ask me a question.

 

  1. I’ve had this in the works for quite a while, mostly in concept, but lately in production. If you’re reading this right now, you’re reading Debris, which is my short-form, quick, public collection of whatever random thing I want you to see. The idea with articles is to just slow down for a minute, put some thought into what I want to say, and create an appropriate design for each article. I’ll be writing about things that matter to me, obviously. I’m inspired by magazine layouts and good writing, and while I’m not necessarily equipped for either, the only way to improve is to practice, right? Right. I hope you enjoy the ride a little bit. I have some cool plans. Ideally I’ll pump out another one every couple of weeks or so. Expect cool things. COMING SOON!: Meta stuff! Comments (Probably!)! Navigation?! Publication Dates?! MORE ARTICLES!!

    I’ve had this in the works for quite a while, mostly in concept, but lately in production. If you’re reading this right now, you’re reading Debris, which is my short-form, quick, public collection of whatever random thing I want you to see. The idea with articles is to just slow down for a minute, put some thought into what I want to say, and create an appropriate design for each article.

    I’ll be writing about things that matter to me, obviously. I’m inspired by magazine layouts and good writing, and while I’m not necessarily equipped for either, the only way to improve is to practice, right? Right.

    I hope you enjoy the ride a little bit. I have some cool plans. Ideally I’ll pump out another one every couple of weeks or so. Expect cool things.

    COMING SOON!: Meta stuff! Comments (Probably!)! Navigation?! Publication Dates?! MORE ARTICLES!!


  2. We brought Pasquale in today to help with some storyboarding. We thought he was an illustrator but apparently he came in drunk or stupid. Just kidding buddy, you’re alright!

    We brought Pasquale in today to help with some storyboarding. We thought he was an illustrator but apparently he came in drunk or stupid.

    Just kidding buddy, you’re alright!


  3. I wanted to be cool like Chris, and to a lesser extent David, but unfortunately the bathroom at my office is sad–and to be completely honest with you the door doesn’t even really lock that well. Bummer.

    I wanted to be cool like Chris, and to a lesser extent David, but unfortunately the bathroom at my office is sad–and to be completely honest with you the door doesn’t even really lock that well.

    Bummer.


  4. Using this cutting edge 1940’s era Gateway to (try to) load websites.

    Using this cutting edge 1940’s era Gateway to (try to) load websites.


  5. This is my Friday night. Putting my thoughts together in peace for your future enjoyment.

    This is my Friday night. Putting my thoughts together in peace for your future enjoyment.


  6. The distortion field was in full effect, of course.

    The distortion field was in full effect, of course.


  7. It’s hard to tell but that is the craziest pitcher of beer, ever, at Grand Central Bowl.

    It’s hard to tell but that is the craziest pitcher of beer, ever, at Grand Central Bowl.


  8. I finally got around to making this site match my new portfolio website. Slowly whipping my online presence into something consistent.

    Please let me know if you find any issues with any posts or weird behavior on this site. As usual I’ve decided to make things more complicated than they need to be and there’s a fair amount of magic happening with most types of posts, so I’m sure I’ve missed a thing or two.

    I’ve also gone ahead and thrown in the new Tumblr feature to allow people to ask me questions which you can access by clicking the link in the text block near the top of the page. I’m still not sure I want to throw comments on here, but if you want to publicly interact (answered questions get posted) then by all means, make use.

    I hope this new version is quite a bit more legible. Long blocks of text, like this one, are now split into two columns for easier reading. It might take some getting used to, but there are super helpful blue dots that indicate that it’s time to jump to the next column.

    That’s all, enjoy.


  9. Last week I decided to start using my bicycle as my primary mode of transportation. I attribute the decision largely to a post on one of the Portland bicycle blogs about bicycle mode share taking a little dip last year. It bummed me out a bit, but who was I to say anything since I had only taken the bicycle out on excessively convenient occasions? Now I’m trying to do my small part to help the situation, and myself. Aside from my trip to Central Oregon last week and one evening out with my roommate spent trying to find a restaurant we could get into without reservations I have used my bicycle exclusively over the past ten days. It’s not much, but it’s starting to feel like a habit. I’m dragging my ass out of bed earlier to get to work, but it’s a wonderful way to start the day and wake up. I don’t really even need the caffeine any more (not that I’m stopping). Small hills still kick my ass and I get winded like it’s my job, but I have to assume it’ll get easier eventually. I’ve logged close to seventy-five miles and saved fifty dollars in parking (not to mention the daily $6 Starbucks runs) over the past few days. It’s nice being a drop in a larger bucket of positive change in a city I love. If you have the means, I sincerely recommend ditching the car for a bit and seeing how much better life feels.

    Last week I decided to start using my bicycle as my primary mode of transportation. I attribute the decision largely to a post on one of the Portland bicycle blogs about bicycle mode share taking a little dip last year. It bummed me out a bit, but who was I to say anything since I had only taken the bicycle out on excessively convenient occasions?

    Now I’m trying to do my small part to help the situation, and myself. Aside from my trip to Central Oregon last week and one evening out with my roommate spent trying to find a restaurant we could get into without reservations I have used my bicycle exclusively over the past ten days. It’s not much, but it’s starting to feel like a habit.

    I’m dragging my ass out of bed earlier to get to work, but it’s a wonderful way to start the day and wake up. I don’t really even need the caffeine any more (not that I’m stopping). Small hills still kick my ass and I get winded like it’s my job, but I have to assume it’ll get easier eventually. I’ve logged close to seventy-five miles and saved fifty dollars in parking (not to mention the daily $6 Starbucks runs) over the past few days.

    It’s nice being a drop in a larger bucket of positive change in a city I love. If you have the means, I sincerely recommend ditching the car for a bit and seeing how much better life feels.


  10. This is may be getting a tad ridiculous.

    This is may be getting a tad ridiculous.