Archive

14.05.15
Designing for humans.

The ‘non negotiable’ aspect of considering the human in every aspect of design.

15.01.15
The notion of ‘cool’.

How to ensure a product is deemed ‘cool’ when you are responsible for creating it?

14.08.14
The F-Spot.

Some slightly anxious thoughts about turning forty and the likely road ahead.

13.05.14
The Space, Time & Faith model.

My thoughts on growth as a small design business owner looking for answers.

22.04.14
Cheltenham Design Festival 3.0

Observations on the recent third Cheltenham Design Festival and what I learned.

23.01.14
Should designers be famous?

Thoughts on the difficulties our industry has with celebrity and definition.

22.10.13
The genius of modelmakers.

Why I will always have huge respect for modelmakers and their dusty magic.

01.10.13
Red pill, blue pill or a Babelfish?

Opening clients’ eyes to the world as seen by a product designer. And vice versa.

18.09.13
A foil to 3D Printing.

A contribution to New Design Magazine – talking about 3D printing and ‘tools’.

27.06.13
“And the winner is…”

Lamenting the world of design awards and suggestions for new criteria for judging.