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UX Lessons from Birdwatching
I started birdwatching this year. Maybe a switch gets flicked on when you enter your thirties, I don’t know. But I love it. Like most of my hobbies, it began with a book. I read Birdwatchingwatching , the story of a UK comedian who decided to get into the world as a way to get closer to his dad. Soon after, I started noticing birds within my city. I love the white stardust on starlings, the plumpness of the dunnock, and even the little waddle of the pigeons walking by. I’m lu
Oct 14
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UX Articles of the Week
A roundup of UX articles that stuck out to me this week: Why Confetti Celebrations Backfire by Peter Ramsey A Framework for Design...
Sep 20
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Things that brought me joy this month
Found a new park nearby that's accessible from a winding staircase off the canal. It's full of wildflowers I can't name. A friend made me...
Aug 27
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Trains
I've been on a fair share of rail journeys lately. Trips for work and leisure have taken me from Edinburgh to London, Hull to Liverpool....
Jul 31
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Look, a bird
I've seen ten bird species this week. The number isn't impressive, obviously. And none of the birds are rare. But I've seen ten birds....
Jul 6
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Best Books of 2025 So Far
Since the year is nearly half over ( what? ) I figured it was worth reflecting on this year's reads thus far. So far I've given eight...
Jun 23
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The 3 Questions of Microcopy
Occasionally, I’ll run a lecture or workshop on writing microcopy. Sometimes this is for junior writers; other times, it’s for...
Jun 22
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Giving Nature a Voice
Many tourist traps are just that: promises that lure you in but rarely deliver. I expected the same this week while walking to the Sea...
Jun 14
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It doesn't matter if AI can replace writers. It matters if hiring managers think it can.
I know a few Content Designers/UX Writers who were recently let go to make way for AI. Others are waiting for the axe to fall. Several...
May 29
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