Mission Statement: 2020
In this time of reflection, adjustment and hardship, we’re reminded how digital can connect us. It can help maintain and improve our lives.
When it’s used well.
Articles
Design reflection and industry commentary over the years.
Design for the future with a Design System
Design Systems are a valuable tool and resource, encouraging design quality, consistency and understanding. They help us focus on incremental updates – no more expensive visual overhauls, providing a massive head start to future ventures and projects.
Mission Statement: 2018
As a designer, some of the best feedback I ever received was “that’s shit!”.
Dressing for the occasion
For someone like me, it’s relatively easy to experiment with clothes, without facing much scrutiny. For many others, the lack of professional' dressing options can mean oppression and subjugation.
Digital Perfectionism
My contribution to Geek Mental Help Week 2015. An event encouraging conversation around the fact that so many people working in the creative and tech industries are living with mental health difficulties. Often in silence.
Innovating Dementia
44 million people we re estimated to be living with dementia in 2013. That is expected to rise to 75 million by 2030. How can we help?
NUX Liverpool
The Northern User Experience community finds a home in Liverpool.
Digital Culture Shift
Adapting to digital requires open-mindedness, initiative and energy. It requires a bit of a culture shift.
Best Practice
It's easy to boast of best practice web design/development techniques - but what does it actually mean?
Sensory Pollution
Inspired by a trip to IKEA, I wonder if our senses deserve a rest.
Mission Statement: 2014
2014 was the first year where browsing figures for mobile devices superseded those of desktop computers. What was my place in all this?
How important is Responsive Web Design, Really?
Published at Manchester's The Apprentice Academy, I go back to basics to remind us all why Responsive Web Design should be standard practice.
Mission Statement: 2013
What did design mean to me back then?
