Scott Upton (parody)

Former ecologist turned designer at @37signals, makers of @heyhey and @basecamp. Traffics in human-powered outdoor activities. Not a doctor.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

When the dust settles, the sun shines.

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"Just a quick note to say I'm loving Basecamp 5! Thank you all so much for the upgrade. The always-on search is such a timesaver and I love the right New For You sidebar. ❤️" —Pamela Boboc

"I like everything about BC5, looks so good, is so fast, subtasks ❤️, the Everything folder and many more things I really like. I needed only 15 minutes to get used to and find everything. Very well done!" —Dirk Middeldorf

"Basecamp 5 feels like a major overhaul (and it is)! Use it for an hour and you'll never want to go back. The essentials are in front of your eyes, but everything is at your fingertips." —Chad Hassler

"As a long term Basecamp user, BC5 feels so new and fresh - but also so very familiar. Initially I was shocked at how radical of a change it was, but once I got access and started to use it and be in the product it was just pure joy... There's also been lots of little improvements and polish, that as I've discovered them I've wondered how I ever lived without them." —Nick Marden

"Basecamp 5 is like a fresh take on the software that I love and have used for so many different projects. It's new without dissing the past. It's fresh without spoiling the past. I love it." —Jethro Jones

"I am loving Basecamp 5. All the updates have been amazing. I especially love that Markdown is now a first-class citizen in Basecamp docs. I'm finding myself writing much more in Basecamp, I love it." —Saalik Lokhandwala

"LOVE the update to BC5. I've been dreaming of sub-tasks." —Ali Parmelee

"The BC5 has everything we asked for — and more. The calendar is the standout feature for me, and the speed improvements combined with shortcuts make you incredibly productive. It’s the same 37signals philosophy, just faster and more convenient." —Kamil Pitonak

"Congratulations on the wonderful BC5 release. It's incredible."—Haz Johnson

"Congrats on the Basecamp 5 launch! Massive updates, and I definitely am loving the keyboard shortcuts." —Elena

"You did incredible work, it's fabulous. As you might know, you are the Premium Standard reference for any web application around hundreds of dev teams world wide. Well earned. Many thanks and a big round of applause!" —Magnus Rembold

"I'm loving the new update! Just wanted to say congratulations and I'm excited to continue taking it for a test drive!" —Michael DelaCruz

"The new update is great! So many improvements. I love being able to open 'tabs' at the top of the app using command click." —Courtnee Carstens

"Woo hoo! Great job! I went home last night way more relaxed and it's because of all that is in the new Basecamp 5... especially what you've down with Pings and Notifications!" —Paul Schneider

"1 day of usage & it is making my work day feel so much lighter. Loving all the new features. TY❤️" —Wanda Whipkey

"I really love the new features and navigation of Basecamp 5. Basecamp continues to exceed my expectations and be my favorite business software to work with. I'm loving "Bubble Up" as well as the option to have public links on documents. Very helpful for working with my clients' customers." —Amanda Jensen

"I LOVE what you've done with Basecamp 5. Thanks so much for all the improvements!" —Mahogany Lore

"Basecamp 5 feels like a huge step forward from when I first signed up on Basecamp 4. I’m especially loving the new Calendar, the Bubble Up feature, and all the little Easter eggs and thoughtful improvements throughout the app. One of my favorite updates is the persistent “My Bar” at the bottom... Huge improvements all around, and I’m genuinely excited to go all in with it. Big shoutout to team. You guys rock." —Alok Gandhi

"Just wanted to drop a message to express how impressed I am of BC5. It really is a great leap forwards and the bold UI decisions taken, really add to productivity a lot! WELL DONE, CONGRATULATIONS! I love being a BC user!" —Tom H. Lautenbacher

"Great work with Basecamp 5! It looks leaner and helps me keep focus a lot. I definitely love the notification sidebar, the new MyBar and the option for subtasks." —Dominik Kammerer

"Basecamp 5 is lovely. I love the new direction, and the new iOS app feels fantastic. The speed is so much better here in Sweden." —Viktor Bijlenga

"I would love to start with how much i love the new Basecamp 5...especially in the Desktop App. The main fact is that I can see so many things at one and it's easier to get from one place to the next! Kudos to the team for all their hard work and thoughts that went into it." —Tina Alexis

"Love the upgrade to v5. Watching the walk through before launch was really helpful - both in previewing the product but also explaining some of the reasoning. There are things in v5 that we wanted but didn't know we wanted. Very cool." —Jonathan Sherwin

"I've been on BC5 for a few weeks now and the thing that stuck with me is the speed. I can handle notifications and pings right from the sidebar without leaving whatever I'm working on. Sounds minor, but it has changed how my whole day goes since I spend most of my working hours inside Basecamp. There's a lot of small quality-of-life stuff that really adds up across the whole app." —Jeisson Neira

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

Now live in your Basecamp 5 account. Zoom the center column on home to go all-in on the project grid.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@JDVance Go find a couch, JD.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@willchamberlain Listen up fu¢kstick: Your party has such unpopular stances on every issue, you’ve convinced *Dick Cheney* to vote for Harris-Walz in 2024. Dick. Cheney.

So the next time you’re wondering why there’s only one political party interested in governing, look in the mirror.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@REI It’s been several days and I haven’t heard anything from Customer Support. Is there a better way to contact you than the web form?

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@rei Shipped me a pair of shoes that I paid full price for that:

1) Were clearly used a little
2) Did not come in factory packaging
3) Had a 30% off sticker on the box

What gives, REI?

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@REI Thanks, I sent a request via the email form.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

Two loose shoes in a cardboard box marked “30%” off. Something’s definitely “off” here, @REI.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

Anyone in Boulder know if Chapman is skiable today? (i.e. few exposed rocks)

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@blelbach Classic anecdata, broseph.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@peterakkies @heyhey We're on it. I can't give you a date, but we're working on making this work for Domains. Stay tuned!

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@NickLaptev @jasonfried Nick, the page at https://t.co/w940sYMna8 has been updated to show the Calendar apps as well now. Thanks for the head's up!

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@raheeln @jasonfried That is lovely 😍

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@artapia @heyhey Yes, we are working on that. I can't give you a date, but it's something we are working on.

[DHH @dhh]

The HEY Calendar is now available to all customers*, across all platforms, and it's included in the HEY subscription at no additional charge. You can signup at https://t.co/5wVAihm3qi and you get both email + calendar automatically. Make a fresh start in 2024!

(*HFD coming!)

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

It's here! The HEY Calendar is available on all platforms for everyone with a https://t.co/VYUqCbDtBY email address. Existing customers, new customers, all. We'll be rolling out our custom domain support soon, as well.

Huge thanks to all the early adopters, and everyone who helped spread the word. And an extra special thanks to those who stood with us during the latest App Store thing — we hope our experience ultimately helps everyone, especially those small developers without a voice, and without leverage.

I thought this would also be a good time to share a single picture that embodies the original inspiration many of the fundamental and philosophical ideas behind the HEY Calendar.

It was our old school huge paper family calendar that we tape up on the side of our kitchen island every month. Below is a picture I shared with our company early in the development of the calendar. It's flexible, it's fun, it's full of personality, it's "messy" (in a comfy, cozy way), and most of all, it's perfectly ours.

Aiming for the Google Calendar, or other digital calendars, would be aiming low. Aiming for the flexibility of paper, is aiming high. 🎯

[Peter Flax @Pflax1]

Someone driving an SUV hit 7 cyclists out on a morning ride near Delray Beach, FL yesterday. News reports indicate that one rider has died and at least two others are in critical condition.

For US riders, this sort of incident is like school shootings. Mind-numblingly common.

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

I’ve been wondering why McDonald's would tear down the perfectly good store on Baseline here in Boulder. But after hearing what @mountainroche did to their bathroom, it's clear they had no choice but to start over completely. 😅

[Scott Upton (parody) @uptonic]

@BernardKerik Your boy literally spent 307 days playing golf during his presidency, but OK.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

So many asks, so here it is...

I just recorded a one-take, 24-minute walkthrough of the new HEY Calendar. It's not quite out yet, but this should give you a very good look at the essentials. Hope you enjoy!

Can't wait to get this in everyone's hands soon!