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

I'm diagnosed AuDHD (Autism + ADHD). That means executive function can be a real challenge. My ADHD wants variety and novelty, my Autism demands consistency and order. But one small change made a surprisingly big impact on my ability to stay present: I stopped using my phone for photography and started using an old digital camera instead.

Let's talk tartan.

Tartan's journey from humble Highland wool to global icon is a story of identity, adaptation, and resonance. It teaches us that symbols – be they patterns on cloth or logos on a website – have the power to evoke belonging and pride.

The DIY Brand Playbook

Learn how to create a simple, effective brand playbook without breaking the bank. Discover why you don't need a big team or budget to establish brand consistency and keep your business recognizable.

The Hitchhikers' Guide to AI

AI in graphic design should be viewed as a powerful assistant, enhancing human ideas and making their execution more efficient tool to be wielded, not a replacement for human creativity.

The lost art of doing nothing

The art of doing nothing isn't about idleness—it's about intentionally choosing to lighten our load and recognising that sometimes, the most powerful action is choosing not to act.