# Jason McIntosh

- **Website:** <https://jmac.org>
- **Primary alias:** `jmac.org`

## Description

Jason McIntosh is a multidisciplinary writer and software toolsmith based in New York, recognized for his contributions to interactive fiction and innovative software solutions. Through his website, jmac.org, he shares insights about his diverse ongoing projects, including the Interactive Fiction Technology Foundation and the Annual Interactive Fiction Competition, which he co-founded and annually manages, respectively.

McIntosh also curates several platforms, such as Fogknife, a general-interest blog, and Plerd, a minimalist blogging platform. His tools and inventions cater to modern needs, with notable creations like the workout timer Sweat, and webmention handling software, Whim. Additionally, he has developed several open-source Perl modules that enhance web technologies.

His artistic endeavors span various media, including notable interactive fiction works like "The Warbler’s Nest" and the reflective installation "Barbetween." McIntosh's influence extends into the realms of game studies, public-access television, and technical writing, showcasing a rich career dedicated to art, technology, and community engagement.

## Industries

- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/jmacdotorg)
- [github](https://github.com/jmacdotorg)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idHy7AUOVZ/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1721448789065)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mine Shaft | #333333 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idHy7AUOVZ/w/1500/h/500/idEJE0w-C6.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1721448788902)

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