Leigh
Voronoi pattern masking with AI tooling
The increasing visibility and aesthetic appeal of Voronoi patterns in modern design.
Creating disposable tools with Figma Make
Using Figma Make's AI coding capabilities to rapidly build a custom screenshot review tool.
CSS is growing up
I discuss how new CSS features like native masonry and scroll-state queries are reducing our reliance on JavaScript.
The illusion of 'still fine'
I examine why visually modern websites can be technically obsolete and the risks of neglecting underlying infrastructure.
Everyone loves a big, beautiful image on a web site.
I explain why using text within images is problematic for accessibility and SEO, and suggest better alternatives.
Heuristic Reviews
I detail my methodology for scoring website usability and user experience using a formal set of heuristics.
The Shed
A nostalgic look at my father's neglected garden studio through a 360-degree panorama.
Parallax Experiments
I reflect on my experiments with native CSS Z-plane parallax and the performance challenges of multi-layered animations.
A Picture of Me
A rare photograph taken during a workshop and reflect on the visual cues of professional portraits.
Gear 360
I showcase a series of experimental 360-degree photographs taken at various nature reserves and landmarks.
Everything is Meaningless
A philosophical pondering on the timelessness and bleak poetry found in the book of Ecclesiastes.
Beans
A small update on my successful attempt at growing my own food and keeping a chilli plant alive.
First Impressions
I look back at the first commercial website I designed in the 90s and how much web design has evolved since.
How to get Clients on your Side
Techniques for guiding clients through the design process using mood boards and wireframes.
Ancient Drawings
I reflect on my childhood obsession with architectural pencil drawings and the effort put into those early works.
Goodbye Statamic, Hello Grav
I explain my decision to switch from Statamic to the Grav flat-file CMS for my personal website.
Destination
A short, dramatic fictional story exploring a moment of inner reflection and finality.
Reading More
I share my new approach to finishing design books by committing to reading just one chapter every day.
Waves NX
I review the Waves NX plugin, which uses head tracking to simulate a 3D mixing room environment on headphones.
Bit of a site refresh
I discuss a quick visual update to my site, moving from an alien planet theme to a sunny coral reef.
SASS Functions
I share a useful SASS function for automatically choosing between light and dark text based on background color.
Getting back into GIT
I reflect on my journey to finally incorporate GIT into my solo workflow using Bitbucket and SourceTree.
Tricking Myself Fitter
I share my personal strategy for establishing a consistent exercise habit by 'tricking' myself into going to the pool.
Does Your Site Have Charisma?
I discuss the trend of websites looking increasingly similar and how to inject more unique personality into a design.
