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Designing Tools for Transparency

  • 5 min read
Over 8 months working as a small team with PWYP, Oxfam and the NRGI to design a simple and easy to use visual tool that shows how EITI member countries are performing with regards to the disclosure of oil, gas...

The shifting landscape of design in 2023

  • 4 min read
One of the things that I love most about the design industry is that its constantly-evolving. 2023 promises to be no different, so if you're thinking of getting into design or looking for new opportunities, here's what's going on.

What is good design?

  • 3 min read
Memorable design isn’t about following the latest trends, creating branding for a company based on what is fashionable at that moment in time.

Rise of the bots

  • 7 min read
We’ve all read articles about bots by now, from how to build them to how they’ll change the world and what it means for the future of design and the industry, but do we really understand it?

The TUSGSAL website

  • 6 min read
When redesigning and rethinking the TUSGSAL website, (the web of the second largest bus network in Barcelona) my goal was to solve the obvious usability issues, which I managed by increasing usage by 370%.

How to define your creative ideas

  • 4 min read
In order to collaborate more easily, you’ll need to keep an open mind. Effective communication is one of the most important aspects of any job. Without being able to explain your ideas clearly to clients, the work can become unmanageable.

The evolution of design

  • 5 min read
I’ve recently been thinking about how to define myself as a designer, when I started in the industry there were fewer specialties and more scope for me to explore different fields though my design work.

Staying motivated whilst job hunting

  • 5 min read
Looking for a new job isn’t easy. It’s a road paved with failure and rejection. Constantly making your way to the next interview and then waiting and hoping that maybe this time they’ll reply with good news.

The future of design

  • 4 min read
I started out in the design industry over 20 years ago with a background in art, design and a basic level of programming knowledge. A lot has changed since then.

Design Thinking

  • 4 min read
Design thinking is a proven and repeatable problem solving concept that any business or profession can employ to achieve results.

Exploring the Arts (i)

  • 2 min read
I started my career in Design by first exploring the world of Art. As a young boy I would meticulously copy pictures from my favourite comics and make sure every dot and line was perfect.

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