Welcome to the Rider’s Digest, where we share behind-the-scenes updates on Horse and what it’s really like to build an indie browser from scratch.

Hello Riders! After working flat-out this year, I’ve realised how hard it can be to balance work and life as an indie maker. I spoke a bit about it on Twitter recently. Getting it off my chest and receiving lots of supportive messages really helped.

Pascal Pixel smiling and wearing a gold hat and comical birthday glasses, sitting at a table with a birthday cake and surrounded by a group of friends

And I took some time to celebrate my birthday with pals, including the guys from the awesome Typefully. I think it’s really important to pace yourself as you’re building a new product. I’ve learnt my lesson. Hurray for accepting help and seeing your buddies!

Hand written notes and drawings on an iPad screen

And here I am last night, slowly getting back to work… easing in gently with a little brainstorming session. Sometimes, it helps to step away from coding, pick up my tablet and do some scribbling by hand.

Here’s to taking a break sometimes!

Catch you on the Trail,

Pascal

A birthday break

Welcome to the Rider’s Digest, where we share behind-the-scenes updates on Horse and what it’s really like to build an indie browser from scratch.