Journal.
The forgotten social network | 22 July 2010
Is there a quieter social network than Delicious? This unobtrusive, forgotten, but strangely intimate service, remains a key part of my every day consumption.
Optimism vs scepticism | 14 July 2010
After sixteen years of technological shock and awe, turns out we were right to be optimistic.
Onion skinning the cues to visual recognition | 13 July 2010
Sylwia Frankowska has written an interesting piece on the BBC’s ‘onion skinning’ visual recognition research.
Cities within cities | 10 July 2010
Can we bring a Systems/Layers Walkshop to London?
Is my local your local? | 29 June 2010
I’m fascinated by the daunting challenge that councils, particularly in our biggest cities, have in connecting with the mental models their residents have of where they live.
Macchiato surprise | 24 June 2010
Sometimes it’s the smallest the design features that make you smile the most.
Waitrose's classy unsubscribe | 10 June 2010
Email unsubscribes can be a really poor experience – abrupt at best, evasive and obstructive at worst. So, I really like this email unsubscribe pattern from Waitrose.
‘This guy is brilliant’ | 26 May 2010
Nobody told me that one of the unexpected aspects of running your own business is getting some really quite random post sent to you.
‘Everyone has a story’ | 25 May 2010
There was a lot to like about Liz Danzico’s contributions to UX London, but I keep coming back to a single quotation.
The UX of Labour's election | 25 May 2010
Some thoughts on how Labour fought its election online and the rise of the passionate activist’s voice and influence.
First impressions of the beta BBC home page | 9 March 2010
The latest revision of the BBC home page is certainly more evolution than revolution, but has some interesting alterations along the way.
A gentle man | 4 March 2010
Whatever your politics, Michael Foot had a decency and generosity of spirit that his critics couldn’t hope to match.
‘Something to do with computers’ | 4 February 2010
Mum, dad, friends and family. Maybe this is what I do for a living.
The tipping point | 4 February 2010
Nude Espresso’s playful tip jars just make you want to give them your money. And you should.
Getting Google Talk to work with Adium | 28 January 2010
A saga with a happy ending.
More than a football club | 27 January 2010
Why our communities are poorer if we let our local football clubs wither.
How to get a job at a web design agency | 12 January 2010
Sharing some thoughts on how to make the move from client-side to agency-side.
Favourite things: December | 4 January 2010
It’s all about Dieter Rams, portfolios and the power of open source in my round of up of my favourite things from December.
New year's resolve | 2 January 2010
I rarely do this, but I’m feeling in the mood for making some resolutions for this particular new year.
Storytelling, with a flat white to go | 16 December 2009
On baristas and wireframes, and the importance of demonstrating your craft to create understanding.