How Using a 10-Year-Old Camera Helped Me Focus my AuDHD

Executive function can be a real challenge for me. My ADHD wants variety, novelty and shiny, my Autism demands consistency, order and regularity.

Let’s talk tartan.

I’ve been doing a real deep dive into tartan in the last couple of weeks in preparation for a new brand I’m working on for a client. The good news is that you get to read it all as well! You lucky sausage. Tartan is a symbol of identity and heritage that has survived centuries […]

The Age of Authenticity: Human-Centric Storytelling in Branding

While the machines and the tech bros fight over the homogenisation of data, humans still need to feel connected and appealed to.

Coaching & Talking about Neurodiversity

I was diagnosed AuDHD (A double whammy of Autism & ADHD in 2023). How I think and who I am have evolved rapidly since then.

Why I’ll be suggesting Moosend from now on.

Moosend seems to be one of the viable alternatives to Mailchimp, which has since a continued decline in quality and hike in prices since Intuit.

I ain’t afraid of no ghost, but they are REALLY frustrating.

As a graphic designer, my adventures often feel like I'm in an episode of "Ghostbusters", minus slime but with the mystery of disappearing clients.

Create a safe-word for your phone to help deal with an autistic shutdown

As someone who is both Autistic and ADHD, I understand how overwhelming sensory overloads can be. They can strike suddenly and leave us needing immediate relief or a reliable escape plan.

The DIY Brand Playbook

Good news! I'm here to tell you creating a brand playbook is much simpler and more budget-friendly than you might expect.

Why your domain name is a valuable asset to your brand.

Have you ever thought about how crucial your domain name is for your business, regardless of its size? In simple terms, a domain name is your website’s address on the internet.

Hey, rich white people! Visit (these very specific areas of) Ipswich!

A promotional video created by Ipswich Central from about ten years ago was shared on LinkedIn as a retrospective back-slapping pride piece. WHY.

The Hitchhikers’ Guide to AI

Douglas Adams' astute observation about technology across life stages provides a profound perspective on AI’s role in graphic design.

Creative Sparks – How learning new skills can improve creativity

Knife forging and candle making. These have been not just fun, but also real eye-openers in terms of boosting creativity.

Creating a Linktree-style page in WordPress

If you've ever wanted a straightforward way to display a list of important links on your WordPress site, you might find this useful

The lost art of doing nothing

Listening to music and getting inspiration from it is fantastic. Read about how doing "less" can actually help your working week.

Further thoughts on the weight of tasks

Recently, I stumbled upon a perspective that resonated with me. It's about the 'weight' of a task, not just its duration.

Time isn’t the Gold Standard

As someone living with both ADHD and Autism, I've often felt that the traditional ways of viewing tasks didn’t quite gel with my experience.

Sequential Numbers to Headings and Paragraphs Using CSS

Ever wondered how to automatically number your headings and subsequent paragraphs, and then reset those numbers for the next set?

What to do when you have nothing to do

I've had a fairly quiet spell over the last couple of weeks, and it's given me some much-needed time to regroup, plan some future projects ...

Content grouping in GA4 using WordPress Templates

With content grouping, GA4 users can aggregate content into desired categories. Content grouping in Google Analytics is a great way to analyse content.

Creating reference numbers with Zapier

Zapier has a number of hidden little tricks up its sleeve. Here’s one I discovered the other day when helping Art For Cure with their artist submissions.

Own your mistakes

From little mistakes like slipping on odd socks in the morning, to seismic errors like running a `RM -RF` - we all make mistakes.

Big ideas, community thinking.

Maybe I’m showing my age, or maybe I’m just re-thinking some of my priorities on what matters and where energy should be spent.

Be the Champion of “As Standard”

If you've ever wanted a straightforward way to display a list of important links on your WordPress site, you might find this useful

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