Author: James Kindred
James Kindred
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How Using a 10-Year-Old Camera Helped Me Focus my AuDHD
April 2 2025
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.
March 11 2025
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
March 2 2025
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
November 21 2024
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.
February 8 2024
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.
January 18 2024
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
November 30 2023
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
November 28 2023
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.
November 21 2023
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!
November 16 2023
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
November 15 2023
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
November 4 2023
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
October 30 2023
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
October 19 2023
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
October 18 2023
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
October 13 2023
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
October 11 2023
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
October 11 2023
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
October 10 2023
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
October 9 2023
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
February 22 2023
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.
August 12 2022
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”
August 2 2021
If you've ever wanted a straightforward way to display a list of important links on your WordPress site, you might find this useful